Celebration Theatre’s PURE GLITTER, LA Premiere Reading

The City of West Hollywood’s 2026 WeHo Pride Arts Festival presents:

Celebration Theatre’s PURE GLITTER, LA Premiere Reading

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!

Directed by Emerson Collins and featuring an extraordinary ensemble of Broadway and screen artists from the LGBTQ+ community: Sachin Bhatt ("Boots," "Queer as Folk;" Nat'l Tour: Bombay Dreams), Adrián Javier ("With Love," "Vida"; Foursome at IAMA Theatre Company/Celebration Theatre), Tony nominee Rory O'Malley (Original B’way Cast of The Book of Mormon; King George III in Hamilton), Jean E.S. Powell (two-time LA Drama Critics Circle Award winner; "The Ms. Pat Show"; The Christians), and Chris Renfro (B’way: Oh, Mary!; "Queer as Folk," "The L Word: Generation Q").

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.

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.

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