Pure Glitter by Douglas Lyons

The City of West Hollywood’s 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival presents Celebration Theatre’s LA premiere reading of

Pure Glitter

Written by Douglas Lyons

Directed by Emerson Collins

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Come bask in the glow of Pure Glitter, a vibrant, heartfelt new comedy by acclaimed Broadway artist Douglas Lyons, in a one-night-only Los Angeles Premiere staged reading by Celebration Theatre, Southern California’s oldest LGBTQ+ theatre!

At Stan and Tony’s 10th anniversary surprise party, old friends and new flames collide in a whirlwind of revelations, shade, and musical theater debates. Stan (Foa), the curator in crisis, hosts a night meant to celebrate love, but the arrival of flamboyant Rance (Powell), nervous Blair (O’Malley), chill Dwight (Bhatt), wise-beyond-their-years Niko (Renfro), and mediator Tony (Javier) sparks a cascade of unexpected drama. As secrets unravel, the group confronts love, loss, and the courage to be honest. With sharp wit, iconic diva references, and a dance-filled finale, PURE GLITTER reminds us that even when life shatters, friendship is the glittering glue that holds us together.

Directed by Emerson Collins and featuring an extraordinary ensemble of Broadway and screen artists from the LGBTQ+ community: Sachin Bhatt, Barrett Foa, Adrián Javier, Alec Mapa, Rory O’Malley, and Chris Renfro.

Runtime: 100 minutes

Suitability Suggestions: 16+ (strong language and mature themes), no late seating!

This program is part of the City of West Hollywood’s free 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival, 2 full days of FREE LGBTQ+ art, theatre, drag, music, and crafts taking place May 23-24.