Taylor Mac’s A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1986-2016

Taylor Mac (whose preferred gender pronoun is judy) is a New York-based theater artist, playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, cabaret performer, performance artist, director and producer whose many talents combine in the spectacular A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. The project is a vibrant whirlwind of musical theater, drag performance, and historical storytelling that delights audiences with razor-sharp wit and musical brilliance. Mac performs songs spanning the history of America, with approximately one hour of performance (and a riotous corresponding costume by longtime Mac collaborator Machine Dazzle) dedicated to each decade. Since the undertaking began in 2012, Mac has been creating shows covering single decades or a few decades at a time; Mac will stitch these together in the 24-hour-long extravaganza planned for New York City this fall, in which Mac will joined by a 24-piece orchestra, dancing beauties and an array of special guests.