Woman Goes Viral for Sharing Family's Massive 'Hannah Montana' Costume Closet

Kapri Lyons' family has built up an extensive collection of handmade costumes over 40+ years of running a nonprofit performing arts group.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:04pm

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Kapri Lyons, a 24-year-old content creator, recently went viral on TikTok after sharing a look inside the massive rotating costume closet she grew up with - a collection filled with decades' worth of handmade outfits, Broadway costumes, Disney gowns and props gathered through her family's nonprofit performing arts group. For Lyons, the space never felt unusual as she had access to it her entire childhood, but viewers were quick to compare it to the iconic 'Hannah Montana' closet.

Why it matters

Lyons' family has run the nonprofit performing arts group PGY (Performing Groups for Youth) in Northern California for over 40 years, staging Broadway, pop and Disney productions locally and internationally. The costume collection has grown over time, becoming a 'dream closet' that Lyons could access for any outfit, prom dress, or Halloween costume she needed growing up.

The details

Lyons was part of the performing arts group from preschool through high school, later returning as a teacher and director in college. The collection includes costumes from the group's shows around the world, from Disneyland and Orlando to Thailand, Vietnam, and Costa Rica. Lyons may soon take over the next tour group in 2027 and is currently planning the show list and costumes with her mom.

  • Kapri Lyons shared the viral TikTok video in March 2026.
  • Lyons has been involved with the family's nonprofit performing arts group since preschool.
  • Lyons may take over the next tour group for the nonprofit in 2027.

The players

Kapri Lyons

A 24-year-old content creator who grew up with access to her family's massive costume closet from their nonprofit performing arts group.

Kapri Lyons' grandmother

Founded the nonprofit performing arts group PGY (Performing Groups for Youth) in Northern California over 40 years ago.

Kapri Lyons' mom

Now runs the nonprofit performing arts group that Kapri was involved with growing up.

Jon M. Chu

A major talent who was part of the nonprofit performing arts group when he was younger and is now an acclaimed Wicked director.

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What they’re saying

“To me it felt completely normal because I had access to it my entire childhood. I never really thought anything of it until the video started blowing up online and people were reacting like it was the craziest thing they had ever seen. It still feels super normal to me because it has just always been a part of my life.”

— Kapri Lyons (PEOPLE)

“The first thing I did was tell my mom and grandma. My mom was honestly so excited because it meant a lot to her to see something she is so passionate about getting attention and appreciation from so many people.”

— Kapri Lyons (PEOPLE)

What’s next

Kapri Lyons may take over the next tour group for the family's nonprofit performing arts group in 2027, and she is currently planning the show list and costumes with her mom.

The takeaway

Kapri Lyons' family has built up an impressive costume collection over decades of running a nonprofit performing arts group, creating a 'dream closet' that Lyons could access growing up and that has now gone viral, bringing attention to the group's mission of helping young people build confidence and self-expression through the arts.