New for First Night Chatham 2026-27 (12/31/2026)
Preliminary Schedule subject to change
Broadway's Best!
Broadway's Best!
The Biggest Hits from Broadway's Best Shows
A dazzling musical foray into the biggest hits from Broadway's Best Shows, performed by a treasure trove of Cape theater's favorite stars.
A dazzling musical foray into the biggest hits from Broadway's Best Shows, featuring music from Cabaret, Wicked, Guys & Dolls, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Chicago, Secret Garden and more! Featuring a treasure trove of Cape theater's favorites stars – Trish LaRose, Anthony Texeira, Johanna Stipetic and Dan Zajac, all backed by some of the Cape's best players; Misao Koyama, Andy Troyanos, Dave Jost, Rich Hill and Michael Dunford.
Elementary School Gym at 1:00 PM
Nikki & Eddie Childs
Nikki & Eddie Childs
Authentic sibling sound with rich vocals & intimate acoustic sound
As siblings, Nikki and Eddie share a connection on stage that brings an authentic and fun dynamic to their energetic, feel-good performances.
As siblings, Nikki and Eddie share a natural connection on stage that brings an authentic and fun dynamic to their performances. You can expect an energetic, feel-good performance filled with great music, familiar favorites, and plenty of personality! Their sound blends their love of live music with a mix of songs that people of all ages can enjoy, creating an atmosphere where everyone can sing along and have a good time. Nikki and Eddie love connecting with the crowd and making every performance feel personal, memorable, and full of energy. Music has always been a huge part of their lives, and they love bringing people together through music.
Rhonda Corey
Rhonda Corey
Family Friendly Comedian
Family-friendly comedian Rhonda Corey embodies the New England spirit, blending authenticity with a lovable touch of sass that resonates with audiences.
Family-friendly comedian Rhonda Corey embodies the New England spirit, blending authenticity with a lovable touch of sass that resonates with audiences nationwide. An award-winning clean comedian, she has performed at conferences, fundraisers, women's events, clubs, 55+ communities, coffeehouses, and churches across the country. In 2018, she won the national Clean Comedy Challenge in Chicago, establishing herself as a leading voice in clean comedy.
Her Dry Bar Comedy special, Wizard of Walmart (2023), quickly gained traction, with clips reaching hundreds of thousands of views and landing in Dry Bar's Top 10 Clips of the year. Rhonda recently performed at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, and also launched the Funny Together Tour in 2023, a multi-comedian clean comedy experience.
Her Dry Bar Comedy special, Wizard of Walmart (2023), quickly gained traction, with clips reaching hundreds of thousands of views and landing in Dry Bar's Top 10 Clips of the year. Rhonda recently performed at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, and also launched the Funny Together Tour in 2023, a multi-comedian clean comedy experience.
Orpheum Theater at 7:00 PM
Gracie Grace & All The Goodboys
Gracie Grace & All The Goodboys
Bluesy Pop-Rock & Soul
New Act First Night Chatham 2026-27
New Act First Night Chatham 2026-27
Highways & Heartstrings
Highways & Heartstrings
A Musical Tribute to Jimmy Webb
A country-tinged hit parade celebrating the music of Grammy Award winning songwriter Jimmy Webb.
A country-tinged hit parade celebrating the music of Grammy Award winning songwriter Jimmy Webb – Songs performed by Jimmy Webb, Glen Campbell, Johnny Rivers, Linda Ronstadt, the Highwaymen, Barbara Streisand, Art Garfunkle, the 5th Dimension and many more! With five fabulous lead singers: Fred Boyle, Dan Zajac, Kathleen Healy, Jim Nosler, Jenn Perrault all backed by the All Star band featuring Misao Koyama, Dave Jost, Andy Troyanos, Steve Gregory, Rich Hill and Michael Dunford.
Jordy & Leo
Jordy & Leo
Americana folk that's powerful & disarmingly tender
New Act First Night Chatham 2026-27
New Act First Night Chatham 2026-27
Methodist Church at 3:00 PM
Just Like That
Just Like That
Dance. Party. Rock.
Featuring an eclectic mix of danceable favorites spanning decades and genres, Just Like That brings an electrifying mix of powerhouse vocals, exceptional musicianship, and high-energy entertainment!
Just Like That (JLT) brings an electrifying mix of powerhouse vocals, exceptional musicianship, and high-energy entertainment to every stage! Featuring an eclectic mix of danceable favorites spanning decades and genres, JLT delivers everything from classic rock and pop to funk, soul, and today's hits. Known for their dynamic stage presence, infectious energy, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages, this Cape Cod favorite knows how to turn any performance into a celebration. Whether you're singing along, dancing, or just soaking up the music, JLT promises a fun, unforgettable way to ring in the New Year!
Community Center Gym at 8:00 to 10:00 PM
The Kingfish
The Kingfish
Classic & contemporary hits, blues & original music
Performing Cape-wide for over twenty-five years, The Kingfish play a wide range of popular songs, covering Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, and many more.
The Kingfish, formerly known as Steve Morgan & the Kingfish, have been playing Cape-wide for over twenty-five years. Our present band includes Hope Finch, our lead singer, Alex MacClellan, guitar and vocals, Roe Osborne, bass and vocals, Ed Wanamaker, drums and vocals, and Pete Mann on keys and vocals. The Kingfish play a wide range of popular songs, covering Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, the Neville Brothers, the Black Crowes, and many more. As well as covers, The Kingfish dip into our original songbook. We've been playing in your favorite Cape spots, for town and community events, opening for national acts, and are looking forward to recording a new ep in the coming months.
Let's Dance
Let's Dance
The Ultimate 80's Tribute
Let's Dance is an electrifying live concert that re-ignites the unforgettable sound and energy of the 1980s, featuring some of the Capes biggest voices – Trish LaRose, Joe Merrick and Morgan Dexter.
Let's Dance is an electrifying live concert that re-ignites the unforgettable sound and energy of the 1980s, featuring the music of David Bowie, the B-52s, INXS, Duran Duran, The Cure, Prince, Peter Gabriel, Wham! and so many more! Featuring some of the Capes biggest voices (Trish LaRose, Joe Merrick and Morgan Dexter), backed by the powerhouse Cotuit All Star Band. It's a high-octane, nostalgia-filled celebration of the decade that defined pop culture and dance floors everywhere.
Tyler Levs
Tyler Levs
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter
A singer-songwriter, loopstation performer, and cover artist from Maine, Tyler Levs mixes unique loop builds with true acoustic covers of popular music to provide a wide range of songs.
Tyler Levs is a singer-songwriter, loopstation performer, and cover artist from Maine. Playing across multiple genres and decades, Tyler mixes unique loop builds with true acoustic covers of popular music to provide a wide range of songs. Requests are always encouraged!
St. Christopher's Church at 7:00 PM
Grace Morrison
Grace Morrison
Saltwater Country
Equal parts rugged, powerful, and breathtakingly beautiful, Grace Morrison has carved out a sound all her own: Saltwater Country.
Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison reflects her Cape Cod roots. Equal parts rugged, powerful, and breathtakingly beautiful, Grace has carved out a sound all her own: Saltwater Country. Her brand of Americana-infused with 90's pop hooks will leave you basking in the sun while her lyrics pull you into deeper waters.
St. Martin's Lodge at 3:00 PM
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Teen Band
Organic Chemistry creates a jammy sound based in funk, rock, and a sprinkle of jazz! Featuring Zoe Simmons on groovy guitar, Mason Ellsasser on beautiful bass and Brady Smith on dynamic drums.
Meet Organic Chemistry! They create a jammy sound based in funk, rock, and a sprinkle of jazz! Featuring Zoe Simmons on groovy guitar, Mason Ellsasser on beautiful bass and Brady Smith on dynamic drums. This trio of seniors from Nauset High School has been playing together on Cape Cod for four years!
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 4:00 PM (Button-free)
Payomet Cirque by the Sea
Payomet Cirque by the Sea
Interactive Circus & Aerial Experience
Blending hands-on fun, enchanting visual artistry, and spectacular circus skills, this lively activation invites you to an exciting, all-ages circus experience!
Ring in the New Year with an exciting, all-ages circus experience! Kids and families can try their hand at hula hooping at an interactive station. A whimsical, winged stilt dancer will bring magic and movement to the space, creating memorable photo opportunities, while an aerialist performs breathtaking feats. Blending hands-on fun, enchanting visual artistry, and spectacular circus skills, this lively activation invites guests of all ages to celebrate the New Year with wonder, play, and a touch of circus magic!
Community Center Gym at 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Gracelin Roughneen
Gracelin Roughneen
Vocalist/Guitar/Fiddle
A senior at Sturgis West, Gracelin will be playing fiddle, guitar and piano, sharing some of the songs she loves most, from recent pop tunes to traditional Irish fiddle tunes.
Gracelin Roughneen is a senior at Sturgis West and has been making music with Monica Rizzio at Washashore Music since she was in fifth grade. Over the years, music has become a huge part of her life and she's so excited to make her First Night Chatham debut! Gracelin will be playing fiddle, guitar and piano, sharing some of the songs she loves most. She can't wait to celebrate the New Year doing what she loves – making music! Some of Gracelin's favorites include Back to Black by Amy Winehouse, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, Someone Like You by Adele, and traditional Irish fiddle tunes.
Monomoy Middle School Cafeteria at 2:00 PM
“Silent Disco” with DJ Patrick
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“Silent Disco” with DJ Patrick
Headphones Concert
Enjoy a unique, high-energy dance party, and sing along to your favorite songs, wearing wireless headphones (provided) and dancing to any of multiple music channels.
Experience the fun of a Silent Disco, where dancers of all ages wear wireless headphones (provided) and choose from multiple music channels. Enjoy a unique, high-energy dance party, sing along to your favorite songs if you like, and watch as everyone grooves to their own beat. Dance, laugh, and celebrate together at this unforgettable First Night Chatham event. No experience required, just grab a headset and join the fun!
Community Center Lower Level at 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Smokey Mountain Songbird
Smokey Mountain Songbird
A Tribute to Dolly Parton
A stunning musical tribute paying homage to Dolly Parton with music, stories, sass, and all the rhinestone sparkle, featuring Cape Cod's favorite performer Sara Sneed.
A stunning musical tribute paying homage to Dolly Parton with music, stories, sass, and all the rhinestone sparkle, featuring Cape Cod's favorite performer Sara Sneed, hot off a sold-out performance at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Sara is backed by an all-star lineup of Cape Cod musicians featuring Tim Dickey, Jo Miller, Megan Anthony, Andy Troyanos, Rich Hill and Michael Dunford.
Andrew Sue Wing Trio
Andrew Sue Wing Trio
Soulful Mix: R&B, Folk & Acoustic Rock
With a strong baritone voice and a unique guitar style, Andres belts out soaring choruses and deliver soulful ballads.He combines folk, rock, and soul in his music.
Andrew Sue Wing is an LA-based artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist originally from Boston, MA. By just eighteen years old, he has won multiple Downbeat Magazine awards, released his debut album, and scored a feature-length film. Equipped with a strong baritone voice and a unique guitar style, he's able to belt out soaring choruses and deliver soulful ballads. With influences ranging from Erykah Badu to John Mayer, he combines folk, rock, and soul in his music.
Congregational Church at 7:00 PM