Photos: ‘A 24-Decade History of Popular Music’

Taylor Mac calls audience members to the stage to participate in a “gay junior prom” on March 24.

Taylor Mac wades into the audience during “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music” on March 24.

Taylor Mac during an onstage costume change in “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.” His band can be seen in the backlight.

Joining Taylor Mac for “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music” were all-purpose helpers known as Dandy Minions. They dressed for the occasion, as did many audience members.

A performer navigates an aisle during the March 24 performance of “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music.”

Taylor Mac performs “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music” in Los Angeles.

Taylor Mac, right, cedes the stage to the Centennial High School Marching Band on March 24.

Inflatable penises representing the Cold War-era United States and Soviet Union are passed through the audience during the final quarter of Taylor Mac’s “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music” in Los Angeles on March 24.

Taylor Mac in “A 24-Decade History of Popular Music” in Los Angeles.