‘The Sound of Music’ Tour Brings Its Beloved Story to Costa Mesa

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing the North American tour of "The Sound of Music" to its Segerstrom Hall stage from June 2 to 14, 2026, and if you have any affection for this story, this is one worth making plans for.

The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, the 2024 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, features Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, fresh off a celebrated run in London's West End. She's joined by Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, the always-reliable Christiane Noll as the Mother Abbess, and a cast that includes Nicholas Rodriguez, Kate Loprest, Ariana Ferch and Ian Coursey.

All the songs you love are here: "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss" and the title number, drawn from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning score.

O'Brien, who reunited with choreographer Danny Mefford, music supervisor Andy Einhorn and the rest of his creative team for this new staging, said he's excited to see a fresh cast bring new life to a show audiences have cherished for generations.

Tickets start at $39 and are available at scfta.org, by phone at 714-556-2787, or in person at the box office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

Sherman Library & Gardens Introduces Hazeltine’s and New Afternoon Tea Experience

Sherman Library & Gardens is preparing to welcome Hazeltine’s, a new restaurant overlooking the gardens and Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. The restaurant will be operated by Damian Orozco, owner of the historic Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, and will focus on seasonal purveyor-to-table cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, and an expanded dining experience for Sherman guests.

Named after Moses Hazeltine Sherman and his daughter, Hazeltine’s will feature brunch, lunch, dinner, a full-service bar, and catering for Sherman events. The new two-story restaurant space also returns dining to the garden’s original roots, when light lunches were once served from the Tea Garden to visitors decades ago.

Before the restaurant officially opens, Sherman is offering a preview through the new Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea Experience, held select Sundays throughout the summer and fall during seasonal garden exhibitions and installations.

The curated tea service includes loose leaf organic tea, seasonal scones with preserves and clotted cream, tea sandwiches, petit fours, strawberries and cream, and optional Champagne service. Vegetarian and gluten-free accommodations are available with advance notice.

Upcoming tea dates include June 14, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 13 and Oct. 18 at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar. Reservations and advance payment are required here, and space is limited.

Sherman Library & Gardens is located at 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar.

San Pedro Fish Market Celebrates 70 Years on the Waterfront

San Pedro Fish Market is celebrating 70 years of seafood, family traditions and waterfront dining in Southern California.

Founded on Good Friday in 1956, the family-owned institution began as a small seafood stand called Vista Seafood, opened by Mackey Ungaro alongside his son Henry and nephew Tommy Amalfitano. What started as a neighborhood seafood spot quickly became a favorite gathering place for locals drawn to the fresh catch and welcoming hospitality.

Over the decades, San Pedro Fish Market grew alongside the harbor, eventually becoming one of the most recognized seafood destinations in Southern California. Today, the restaurant is led by its fourth generation of family ownership and remains known for bringing people together over large seafood platters, waterfront views and longtime traditions.

Its World Famous Shrimp Tray has earned national attention and helped place San Pedro Fish Market among the most Instagrammed restaurants in the country, attracting visitors from around the world to the San Pedro waterfront.

As the restaurant marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, San Pedro Fish Market is continuing to invest in its future while honoring its history. The company recently secured a 49-year lease at the upcoming West Harbor development in the Port of Los Angeles, ensuring its longtime presence on the waterfront for decades to come.

Throughout the year, San Pedro Fish Market will celebrate the milestone with special events and community programming. Guests are also invited to share favorite memories on social media by tagging @SanPedroFish and using #70thAnniversary for a chance to receive a limited-edition anniversary coin. Winners will receive line-skipping privileges at The Landing location in San Pedro for one year.

For more information, visit SanPedroFish.com.

San Pedro Fish Market – Long Beach
6550 E. Marina Drive, Long Beach
Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to close

San Pedro Fish Market – The Landing
706 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro
Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.