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All Aboard: ‘Water for Elephants’ Rolls Into Costa Mesa
11.05.26
The circus is coming to Orange County. Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the North American tour of the Broadway musical “Water for Elephants” in Segerstrom Hall from Nov. 10-22, with just 16 performances.
Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, the show follows a young man who loses everything, jumps a moving train and finds a new home with a traveling circus. Told through the eyes of his older self, it’s a love story and a reminder that life can begin again at any age.
The production arrives with serious credentials. The book is by four-time Tony Award nominee Rick Elice (“Jersey Boys,” “Peter and the Starcatcher”), with a score by PigPen Theatre Co. The Broadway run won Drama Desk Awards for direction, sound design, fight choreography and puppetry, plus an Outer Critics Circle Award and the Chita Rivera Award for choreography. Ryan Emmons directs the tour, recreating the original staging by Tony nominee Jessica Stone.
Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The show runs 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission. Tickets start at $39 and are available online at scfta.org or by phone at 714-556-2787, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The box office at 600 Town Center Drive is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed weekends. Groups can call 714-755-0236.
Segerstrom Center is the only official ticket outlet for its performances, so tickets bought through a broker or third party can’t be replaced if lost or stolen.
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Bacchus Hosts Dresser Winery Dinner
11.04.26
Wine lovers in Irvine have a date to circle. Bacchus Bar & Bistro is hosting an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., pairing a four-course menu from Chef Leo Moran with wines from Dresser Winery in Paso Robles.
Dresser’s Kory Burke will join Moran for the evening, which promises exceptional wines alongside inspired cuisine. Tickets are $125 per person.
Here’s a look at the menu:
First course: Pan-seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc, apple relish and caviar, paired with a 2024 Pinot Gris.
Second course: Muscovy duck breast with parsnip purée, caramelized heirloom carrots and Zinfandel blackberry sauce, paired with a 2024 Zinfandel.
Third course: Oven-roasted lamb chops with soft polenta, Provençal vegetables and Cabernet reduction, paired with a 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dessert: Chocolate mousse cake with cherry sauce, paired with a 2024 SFR.
Reservations are required. Call Bacchus Bar & Bistro at (949) 502-4600 to reserve a spot, or fill out this form.
Bacchus Bar & Bistro is located at the Quail Hill Shopping Center at 6735 Quail Hill Parkway in Irvine.
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