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1. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS to Open at Vanguard University's Lyceum Theater (broadwayworld.com) — Vanguard University's Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa is staging the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress from October 15 through November 1, with evening and matinee performances. Local theatergoers can grab tickets starting at $18 for students, children, and seniors, and enjoy a family-friendly twist on the classic 'Princess and the Pea' fairytale right on campus.
2. Behind the high-stakes acrobatics of 'Water for Elephants' at the Pantages (latimes.com subscription) — Costa Mesa theatergoers can soon catch the high‑flying musical "Water for Elephants" when its first national tour arrives at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Nov. 10–22, following its Los Angeles run. The show blends Broadway storytelling with circus‑style acrobatics, puppetry, and live music, with performers describing the demanding training, safety focus, and close‑knit company behind the spectacle.
3. Check out this job at Deloitte, Cyber Security & Risk Strategy Manager (deloitte.com) — Deloitte is hiring a Cyber Security & Risk Strategy Manager and lists Costa Mesa among dozens of possible office locations. Experienced professionals in the area with strategy and transformation backgrounds can apply for this high-paying consulting role, which involves leading cyber-focused projects, managing teams, and traveling regularly for client work through May 2027.
4. What jazz pianist Arturo O'Farrill will bring to his yearlong SoCal residency (ocregister.com) — Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center for the Arts is welcoming Grammy‑winning jazz pianist Arturo O'Farrill as its inaugural artist‑in‑residence, bringing a year of Afro‑Latin jazz concerts and community‑focused programming. He plans to collaborate with Southern California musicians, spotlight West Coast Latin sounds, and anchor events like Copacabana Nights and Rumba Para Monk while emphasizing jazz as a bridge between cultures.
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