Sunday, August 3rd
6 PM - 9 PM
Glitter Gala
A Sparkling Cabaret with Pride
Benifit for Austin Rainbow Theatre
Sunday, August 3rd
6 PM - 9 PM @ Parker Jazz Club
Get ready to sparkle for a cause — a dazzling evening of sequins, sass, and show-stopping talent, all in support of Austin Rainbow Theatre, Austin’s LGBTQIA+ theatre amplifying queer voices and stories that deserve the spotlight. This year, as funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations tightens, we’re rising to meet new challenges.
We’re throwing our first-ever Glitter Gala on Sunday, August 3rd at Parker Jazz Club, hosted by the glitter queen herself, Ritzy Bitz! The evening features performances by acclaimed opera talents Claudia Chapa (mezzo-soprano) and Austin Siebert (bass-baritone), both recently seen on the Austin Opera stage. It will be a night to celebrate the power and beauty of queer expression.
The evening features:
✨ Dazzling cabaret and drag performances
🎙 Gender-reversal Showtunes — with interpretations that bring fresh, bold context to songs originally written for the opposite gender
🍸 Glittering cocktails and bites from our sponsor Flavor & Co.
🎁 A silent auction sparkling with high-end treasures
It’s part Broadway, part speakeasy, and 100% unforgettable. Come for the vibes, stay for the vocals — and leave knowing you helped keep queer art loud, proud, and center stage.
What to expect
An Event to Remember:
- Dazzling Drag & Cabaret Performances
- Delicious Bites from Flavor & Co. Catering
- Glitzy Cocktails (each attendee receives 2 drink tickets)
- A Live/Silent Auction of Luxe Items & Experiences
Attire: Glitz & Glam
Sparkle is encouraged! Think glitter, sequins, rhinestones, and bold, expressive fashion. Dress to be photographed!
Why Your Support Matters
Austin Rainbow Theatre exists to amplify queer voices — boldly, unapologetically, and beautifully. We are Austin’s only dedicated LGBTQIA+ theatre company, creating space for queer stories to be told, heard, and celebrated on stage.
But across the country, arts funding is shrinking. Grants that once helped sustain grassroots, inclusive organizations like ours are being slashed or eliminated altogether. And for queer-focused arts groups, the impact is even deeper — we’re often the first to face cuts and the last to be funded.
That’s why we’re turning to the community we serve. Your presence at the Glitter Gala helps us produce new works, pay queer artists, rent performance space, and keep the spotlight shining on the stories that matter.
In a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being challenged and censored, supporting queer theatre isn’t just generous — it’s necessary. Because theatre has always been a place for truth, resistance, and joy. And with your help, it will continue to be.
Thank you for standing with us, celebrating with us, and making queer art possible.
Meet Your host
Ritzy Bitz, the Once in a Lifetime Drag Sensation.
Hailing from NYC this pint sized powerhouse delivers high-energy performances, razor-sharp wit, and just the right amount of chaos. Now a prominent Austin Staple, Ritzy brings the glitz, the glam and giggles everywhere she goes. A Pop Diva in training, Model, Actress, Dancer, Gymnast, Entrepreneuress & Dream Girl. Ritzy would like to thank her lack of friends in childhood for helping her develop such a strong love for theatre and hopes you’ll donate to help make theatrical dreams come true for other Queer Texans on and off stage.
Meet The performers
Claudia Chapa
Mexican mezzo-soprano Claudia Chapa is a versatile performer in high demand nationwide. In 2019, Mrs. Chapa made her Houston Grand Opera debut, originating the role of Josefina in the world premiere of El Milagro del Recuerdo, a role which she reprised at Arizona Opera (debut) in 2021, the encore performances at Houston Grand Opera in 2022 and in 2023 with San Diego Opera.
This season, Chapa will be the featured mezzo soloist for Opera Southwest’s New Year’s Eve Gala and has roles and company debuts: Lupita (debut) in Cruzar la Cara de la Luna with Austin Opera, Ruth (debut) in Pirates of the Penzance with Opera San Antonio and reprises the role of Gertrude in Romeo & Juliet with Dallas Opera (debut). She will also perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra (debut).
Mrs. Chapa is a grant recipient from the Olga Forrai Foundation and studied vocal performance at the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin.
Austin Siebert
Siebert recently completed his tenure as Austin Opera’s resident Spotlight Artist. While performing with the Austin Opera, he covered Lt. Audebert in Kevin Puts’ Silent Night and Marcello in La bohéme (Giacomo Puccini). In addition to these covers, Siebert performed the roles of Araldo in Otello, Customs House Officer in La bohéme, and German Solider #1 in Silent Night.
Ticketing Info
Sunday, August 3rd
6 PM - 9 PM
@ Parker Jazz Club
Ticket Details:
All attendees receive two complimentary cocktails
+ catering from Flavor & Co.
VIP Table
Limited availability. Private table seats up to 4 people.
The ultimate Glitter Gala experience! Enjoy prime seating at a reserved table near the stage — perfect for soaking in every sultry note and sequin. Includes table service, a complimentary bottle of champagne, and a sparkling surprise to thank you for supporting queer theatre in style.
VIP Seating
Reserved individual seats, not an full table.
Your reserved seat guarantees a great view and comfy vibes as you enjoy the full cabaret experience. Includes early access and a sparkling surprise.
Attending with friends? To be seated together, please purchase tickets in one transaction or include the names of your guests during checkout so we can make sure you’re glittering side-by-side.
General Admission
Standing Room Only
For the social butterflies — enjoy the show from the standing room section, perfect for mingling, sipping, and swaying to the rhythm. Catch all the glittery action from the lively heart of the club.