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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

08.17.26

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Disney Theatrical Group, led by Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, are teaming up to bring Disney's Beauty and the Beast to Costa Mesa, marking the first North American tour of the musical presented by Disney in more than 25 years.

The beloved Broadway musical opens Sept. 22 for a three-week run through Oct. 11, 2026.

A quick reminder for ticket buyers: Segerstrom Center for the Arts is the only official retail outlet for tickets to its performances. If you buy from a broker or third party, the center cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets, and it won't be able to reach you with updates like time changes.

Beauty and the Beast is based on the 1991 Academy Award winning animated film and first hit Broadway in 1994, where it became one of the longest-running shows in theater history. It earned nine Tony nominations and won for best costume design, and it remains one of the highest-grossing Broadway productions ever. The story's reach has only grown since, thanks to stage productions around the world and the 2017 live-action film, which was nominated for an Oscar and grossed more than $1 billion globally.

Tickets start at $44 and can be purchased online at scfta.org, in person at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by phone at 714-556-2787. Groups of 10 or more can call 714-755-0236 for discount pricing.

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Habana Turns the Lights Down for Weekly Candlelight Dinners

08.17.26

Wednesday nights just got warmer at Habana at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. The Cuban restaurant has launched La Candela, a candlelight dinner series held every Wednesday starting at 4 p.m., exclusively at the Costa Mesa location.

More than 600 candles set the scene throughout the dining room and garden patio, creating a glowing backdrop for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. La Candela features Habana's full regular menu alongside a handful of special dishes, including stuffed tostones filled with ropa vieja, roasted pork and shrimp for $18; sea bass a la plancha, pan-seared and served with cilantro rice, buttered cauliflower and carrots, finished with a grilled pineapple relish, for $35; lomo saltado, a stir-fry of beef, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper and fries served over buttered rice, for $35; and a banana fritter for dessert, $18.

The cocktail list rounds things out nicely. Habana recommends pairing La Candela with a pina colada, house-made sangria or the Mojito 1995, named for the year the restaurant first opened its doors.

Step inside Habana and you're transported to 1940s Havana, where old Cuba's spirited culture meets the laid-back, sun-soaked energy of Southern California.

La Candela runs every Wednesday night at Habana in The LAB Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner starting at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, plus weekend brunch beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. For reservations or more information, call 714-556-0176 or visit restauranthabana.com.

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