Matt Ray
Matt Ray is a sound designer & composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Flaming September and The Fre. Awards include Obie Awards for The Hang (2022).
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Music
Matt Ray, The Hang
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Music Direction and Composition Award
Matt Ray, The Hang
Videos
VIDEO: Taylor Mac Performs 'People Have the Power' on Colbert
by Julie Musbach - 2018-10-30 17:05:21
News
Interview: Taylor Mac And Matt Ray talk SONGS FROM BARK OF MILLIONS
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 15, 2026
In contemporary American performance, one of the more celebrated creative pairings are theater artists and makers Taylor Mac and Matt Ray, who will launch ArtsEmerson’s 2026/27 season with “Taylor Mac and Matt Ray: Songs from Bark of Millions” – a reflection on queer lineage, community, and futures told through a collection of new music – presented in association with The Huntington, at the Emerson Paramount Center’s Robert J. Orchard Stage October 15–18.
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 15, 2026
In contemporary American performance, one of the more celebrated creative pairings are theater artists and makers Taylor Mac and Matt Ray, who will launch ArtsEmerson’s 2026/27 season with “Taylor Mac and Matt Ray: Songs from Bark of Millions” – a reflection on queer lineage, community, and futures told through a collection of new music – presented in association with The Huntington, at the Emerson Paramount Center’s Robert J. Orchard Stage October 15–18.
Photos: Keira Knightley and More in Rehearsal For THE LIVES OF OTHERS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Academy Award-winning film The Lives of Others. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Academy Award-winning film The Lives of Others. Check out the photos here!
Joe's Pub Announces New Slate of Shows Featuring Jake Schroeder, Kate Nash, Mollie Elizabeth
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Joe's Pub announced a new slate of programming spanning jazz, comedy, and pop music, featuring performances by Jake Schroeder, Kate Nash, Mollie Elizabeth, Gus Heagerty, Alice Smith, Morgan Bassichis, and others.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Joe's Pub announced a new slate of programming spanning jazz, comedy, and pop music, featuring performances by Jake Schroeder, Kate Nash, Mollie Elizabeth, Gus Heagerty, Alice Smith, Morgan Bassichis, and others.
Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from BARK OF MILLIONS, by Taylor Mac & Matt Ray
by Team BWW - Sep 29, 2026
Based on Taylor Mac and Matt Ray’s spectacular rock opera, Bark of Millions brings the experience of the show to the page in a gorgeous two-volume box set. It’s an electrifying collision of music, performance, drag spectacle, and queer joy!
by Team BWW - Sep 29, 2026
Based on Taylor Mac and Matt Ray’s spectacular rock opera, Bark of Millions brings the experience of the show to the page in a gorgeous two-volume box set. It’s an electrifying collision of music, performance, drag spectacle, and queer joy!
André De Shields to Join BARK OF MILLIONS at The Delacorte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner André De Shields will join Taylor Mac and Matt Ray onstage at The Delacorte in the one-of-a-kind concert experience Bark of Millions, the duo’s queer rock opera.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner André De Shields will join Taylor Mac and Matt Ray onstage at The Delacorte in the one-of-a-kind concert experience Bark of Millions, the duo’s queer rock opera.
TAYLOR MAC AND MATT RAY: SONGS FROM BARK OF MILLIONS to Open ArtsEmerson Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Mac and Matt Ray will reunite for a concert staging of BARK OF MILLIONS at Emerson Paramount Center, presented in association with The Huntington, featuring 17 artists in live music and drag spectacle.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Mac and Matt Ray will reunite for a concert staging of BARK OF MILLIONS at Emerson Paramount Center, presented in association with The Huntington, featuring 17 artists in live music and drag spectacle.
Taylor Mac Will Bring A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC and HOLIDAY SAUCE to London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Mac will bring two performances to London this November and December, including A 24-Decade History of Popular Music and Holiday Sauce. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Mac will bring two performances to London this November and December, including A 24-Decade History of Popular Music and Holiday Sauce. Learn more here.
BAM Fall 2026 Season to Feature Meshell Ndegeocello, Claudia Rankine & More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
BAM's fall lineup will include Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating her album SYNONYM, Claudia Rankine discussing her book TRIAGE, and programs from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ross Gay, and Taylor Mac.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
BAM's fall lineup will include Meshell Ndegeocello celebrating her album SYNONYM, Claudia Rankine discussing her book TRIAGE, and programs from Hanif Abdurraqib, Ross Gay, and Taylor Mac.
Elizabeth Bougerol of THE HOT SARDINES to Release Solo Debut Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Elizabeth Bougerol, vocalist for THE HOT SARDINES, will release a self-titled solo debut album on Just Lucky Records, featuring reworked jazz standards and one original composition.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
Elizabeth Bougerol, vocalist for THE HOT SARDINES, will release a self-titled solo debut album on Just Lucky Records, featuring reworked jazz standards and one original composition.
QWEEN JEAN'S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER LEGACY BALL and More This Week at Little Island
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Little Island is launching its 2026 summer season with an exciting first week of programming across its open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade—and through takeovers of the entire park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Little Island is launching its 2026 summer season with an exciting first week of programming across its open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade—and through takeovers of the entire park.
QWEEN JEAN: SUMMER LEGACY BALL and More Set for Little Island 2026 Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season. This season includes concerts, world premieres, live radio shows, culinary events and parties in Little Island’s open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season. This season includes concerts, world premieres, live radio shows, culinary events and parties in Little Island’s open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade.
WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
Taylor Mac's HOLIDAY SAUCE Will Come to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Taylor Mac will perform HOLIDAY SAUCE live in the UK for the first time at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, blending music, film, burlesque and what Mac calls 'random acts of fabulousness.'
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
SoHo Rep Gala to Honor Mike Pratt and Celebrate Playwright Aleshea Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.
Taylor Mac’s HOLIDAY SAUCE Comes to the Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Town Hall and Pomegranate Arts will present Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce, which will take place in NYC on Friday, December 19 at 8:00pm at The Town Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Town Hall and Pomegranate Arts will present Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce, which will take place in NYC on Friday, December 19 at 8:00pm at The Town Hall.
Holiday Shows In NYC: A Complete 2025 Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025
It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025
It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!
An Evening with Taylor Mac and Matt Ray is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Tony nominee, drag icon, and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Taylor Mac and Obie Award-winning composer, pianist, and longtime collaborator Matt Ray for a one-night-only Lyrics & Lyricists special event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Tony nominee, drag icon, and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Taylor Mac and Obie Award-winning composer, pianist, and longtime collaborator Matt Ray for a one-night-only Lyrics & Lyricists special event.
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Matt Ray been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hang and Music Direction and Composition Award (Obie Awards) for The Hang.
What awards has Matt Ray won?
Matt Ray has won the Music Direction and Composition Award at the Obie Awards for his work on The Hang.
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