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ABT’s ‘Giselle’ Returns to Segerstrom Center This Summer

07.02.25

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle this summer, marking the company’s first Orange County summer engagement in more than 15 years. The beloved classic will be performed five times July 24–27, 2025. Tickets are available now at scfta.org.

Staged by Kevin McKenzie with choreography after Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa, and set to music by Adolphe Adam, Giselle is a two-act ballet that explores themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and redemption. The timeless story follows a young peasant girl who falls for a nobleman disguised as a villager. When his betrayal is revealed, Giselle dies of a broken heart—but ultimately returns to save him from supernatural revenge.

American Ballet Theatre’s internationally acclaimed dancers bring the mystery and ethereal beauty of Giselle to life in what The New York Times calls “[ABT’s] best production of a 19th century ballet classic.”

Principal Casting for Giselle

*Debut in role

Tickets start at $55.37 and can be purchased at scfta.org, by phone at (714) 556-2787, or in person at the box office, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Group discounts for 10 or more are available at (714) 755-0236.

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Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

06.30.25

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.

Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal tacos, decadent new desserts, and a refreshing Mexican Coke Slushy created by VP of Bar & Spirits Beau du Bois.

Protein-Packed Bowls
– Short Rib Birria Bowl – guacamole, pickled radish, Jalisco salsa, Cotija cheese, cilantro
– Filet Mignon Cali Bowl – chips, guacamole, baja crema, jalapeño pico, Morita salsa
– Chicken Al Pastor Bowl – piña pico, hibiscus & chipotle tinga, cilantro
– Shrimp a la Plancha Bowl – cilantro rice, corn, ayocote salad, yuzu kosho mayo, salsa cruda

Tacos of the Season
– Pulpo Taco (July Taco of the Month) – grilled octopus, salsa verde, heirloom tomato salad, yuzu kosho mayo
– Rajas Taco – rajas, nopales asados, panela cheese, crispy melted cheese, chile verde sauce, salsa macha

Desserts & Drinks
– Churro Sundae – churro bites, vanilla ice cream, pistachio crumble, cajeta drizzle, dark chocolate chunks
– Pistachio Tres Leches – pistachio cake, praline, nougatine, passionfruit whipped cream
– Mexican Coke Slushy – ElVelo blanco tequila, lime, and Mexican Coca-Cola

Weekly Specials to Savor

Taco Tuesday
From 3 p.m. to close, all tacos are half off for dine-in guests. Favorites include Filet Mignon, Carnitas, Chicken al Pastor, and Shrimp Tamarindo—plus vegetarian options like Mushroom—all served on signature organic blue corn tortillas with housemade salsas and premium, sustainable ingredients.

Happy Hour
Monday through Friday, 3–5 p.m. Puesto offers $10 Puesto Perfect margaritas, $9 wines by the glass, half off all Snacks & Shares, and $6 Puesto draft beers brewed in-house. Pro tip: visit on Tuesday to stack the deals.

Since opening its first location in La Jolla in 2012, Puesto has grown to eight locations across California. For menus, locations, and reservations, visit eatpuesto.com.

Orange County Locations
Irvine Spectrum: 8577 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 | (949) 608-9990
Park Place Irvine: 3311 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 | (949) 608-7272
Anaheim: 1040 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (714) 294-0362

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