Taylor Mac & Matt Ray: Songs from Bark of Millions
September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Venue The Revitalized Delacorte Theater
Performed by the Plethora
Music and Musical Direction by Matt Ray
Lyrics and Direction by Taylor Mac
Joe's Pub in the Park
The event of the season is coming to The Delacorte Theater for three free performances. MacArthur Fellowship-winning icon Taylor Mac reunites with Obie Award-winning composer Matt Ray to share songs from their epic rock-opera meditation on queerness, BARK OF MILLIONS, featuring special guests and performers from the original production. This special concert version—adapted for an evening in Central Park—is an electrifying blend of performance, live music, and drag spectacle. Inspired by queer figures past and present, the duo crafts an expansive new canon of original songs, inviting audiences into a space of reflection, community, and exuberant celebration. As Mac says, if you’re not invited to the party, throw a better one! Produced by Pomegranate Arts.
Reserve I Sections: $150 donation
Reserve II Sections: $75 donation
Free Day-of-Performance tickets will be distributed via the ticket line at The Delacorte, evening Standby at The Delacorte, digital lottery with TodayTix, and an in-person lottery at The Public at Astor Place.
Ways to Get Tickets
Advance Tickets
A limited number of $150 and $75 reserved seats* are available to reserve now.
Free Day-Of Ticket Distributions
There are multiple in-person distribution points for free day-of tickets, as well as the return of TodayTix as the official digital lottery partner.
- Distribution in Central Park
- In-person lottery at The Public Theater
- Digital lottery with TodayTix
- Standby line in Central Park
*Donations of $150 or $75 are 100% tax deductible.
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Content and Production Effect Warning
Production effects and content sensitivities vary from person to person, and we encourage you to contact us ([email protected] or 212.967.7555) if you have questions about any production.
Calendar
Friday Sep 18 | 7:30 PM
Saturday Sep 19 | 7:30 PM
Sunday Sep 20 | 7:30 PM
- Available
- Not Available
Mama Alto
El Beh
Heather Christian
Viva DeConcini
Chris Giarmo
Greg Glassman
Jack Fuller
Dana Lyn
Taylor Mac
Joel Mateo
Machine Dazzle
Wes Olivier
Lisa "Paz" Parrott
Emily Hope Price
Matt Ray
Stephen Quinn
Jules Skloot
Shirazette Tinnin
Gary Wang
Lead support provided by the Barbara and Amos Hostetter, Shubert Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, and The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust.
Generous support provided by Charina Endowment Fund, The Ruth Easton Fund for the Edelstein Family Foundation, Arison Arts Foundation, NYC Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts.