Affiliated with the South Shore Music Circus, these are the only two continuously-operated tent theaters in the round in the United States.

The Cape Cod Melody Tent is a seasonal venue that runs from May through September.

The Music Circus and Melody Tent are owned and operated by the South Shore Playhouse Associates, a not-for-profit organization.

[1] David M. Holtzmann, a theatrical attorney who represented actress Gertrude Lawrence, owned both theaters from the late 1950s until his death in 1965, after which they were operated by his widow, Sondra.

[2] In March 1990, the South Shore Playhouse Associates purchased the Cape Cod Melody Tent and have since made numerous modern upgrades including a new vinyl tent with Cupola venting system, new seats, new stage and computerized lighting and sound systems.