The Phantom of the Opera Arrives in Costa Mesa Tomorrow

The Phantom of the Opera Arrives in Costa Mesa

Segerstrom Hall, part of Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, is hosting the new production of The Phantom of the Opera as part of its North American tour of the acclaimed musical by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The first performance is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with performances continuing through August 30, 2026. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

The Phantom of the Opera Performance Schedule in Costa Mesa

The Costa Mesa run includes multiple performances throughout its stay at Segerstrom Hall. Following the opening performance on August 12, shows are scheduled for August 13 and 14, followed by two performances on August 15.

The schedule continues with two performances on August 16, followed by evening performances from August 18 through August 21. Additional shows are scheduled for August 22 and 23, before performances resume from August 25 through August 28.

In the final stretch, performances are scheduled for August 29, with the Costa Mesa run concluding on August 30.

According to information from Segerstrom Center, the performance runs for two and a half hours and includes a 15-minute intermission. The stated age recommendation is 8 and older.

Who Is Behind the New Production?

This version of The Phantom of the Opera is presented by producer Cameron Mackintosh in association with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group and LW Entertainment.

Andrew Lloyd Webber serves as the composer and creator of the original work. The production uses Maria Björnson's original design and Harold Prince's original direction, with Gillian Lynne overseeing the staging and choreography.

The production is described as a new and revitalized version of the musical. It reopened in London in 2021 before moving on to its North American tour.

The Phantom of the Opera Cast on Tour

Isaiah Bailey plays the Phantom, while Jordan Lee Gilbert portrays Christine Daaé. Daniel Lopez plays Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.

The principal cast also includes Midori Marsh as Carlotta Giudicelli, William Thomas Evans as Monsieur Firmin, and Carrington Vilmont as Monsieur André.

Lisa Vroman plays Madame Giry. According to the tour information, she has previously played Christine in Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions.

Alexa Xioufaridou Moster also appears as Christine Daaé in some performances, but the available sources do not definitively identify which actress will play the role in the opening performance on August 12 in Costa Mesa.

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Why Is The Phantom of the Opera Getting Attention?

The Costa Mesa engagement is part of a new production tour of The Phantom of the Opera, one of the best-known musicals associated with Andrew Lloyd Webber.

According to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the musical has been seen by more than 160 million people across 47 territories and 195 cities and has been translated into 21 languages.

The new production presents a theatrical version that reopened in London in 2021, while retaining Maria Björnson's original designs and drawing on Harold Prince's original direction.

The North American Tour Reaches California

The North American tour began with an opening engagement at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore from November 7 through November 15, 2025.

Before arriving in Costa Mesa, the musical performed at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles from June 24 through August 9, 2026.

After its run at Segerstrom Center, the tour moves to San Diego Civic Theatre, where the musical is scheduled to run from September 2 through September 13, 2026.

The tour will later visit several other U.S. cities, including Tempe, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, Omaha, Des Moines, Pittsburgh, Appleton, Cleveland, Columbus, Durham, Philadelphia, Schenectady, Charlotte, Boston, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing.

How Much Are The Phantom of the Opera Tickets?

Ticket prices vary depending on the platform, seating location, and performance date. Some listings show prices starting at $119, while other prices start at $52 on the resale market.

Another listing showed a starting price of $188 for the August 12 performance in Costa Mesa, while orchestra seats for the August 23 performance ranged from $170 to $185 according to the listing available to subscribers and the general public.

For those looking to attend the show, tickets are available through The Phantom of the Opera tickets for Costa Mesa on Vivid Seats.

As a result, there is no single confirmed starting price for all tickets, as prices vary between primary ticket platforms and resale marketplaces, as well as by seat type and performance.

What Makes the Production Stand Out?

The new production features a cast and orchestra totaling up to 52 people, according to information published about the tour.

The musical includes several well-known songs, including The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, and Masquerade, along with the musical's title song.

The story follows a disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom, who lives beneath the Paris Opera House and becomes involved with the singer Christine Daaé while coming into conflict with Raoul, the man she loves.