The Vessel 2026

Opened: August 2, 2026
Closing: August 23, 2026

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59E59 Theaters [Theater C]

59 E. 59th St. New York, NY 10022

Market Off-Broadway

Previews July 30, 2026

In the center of Hudson Yards, New York City, stands a honeycomb-like structure known simply as the Vessel. After its unveiling in 2019, this 150-foot interactive art installation was repeatedly shut down, becoming an unexpected and controversial viral obsession. Inspired by these true events, three minimum wage parks employees find themselves at the center of attention in The Vessel. The unlikely trio works together in hilarious and surprising ways as they navigate through and beyond the structure that looms over their every move. Three coworkers against one tourist trap – a new play based on an infamous New York City landmark.

FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Vessel

Review: THE VESSEL at 59E59-An Excellent Thought-Provoking Production

From: BroadwayWorld By: Marina Kennedy Date: 2026-08-07

8 / 10

The three young actors are ideal to portray their characters. Their performances are vibrant and real. The troupe includes Will Ingram as Viggo, the newest teenage hire who recently moved from Utah; Anastasia Locke as Missy who appears to be optimistic and dedicated to her job; and Sofonyas as Drake who makes every effort to be considerate and is knowledgeable about a plethora of subjects. The play is well developed through the discourse that occurs between Viggo, Missy and Drake as they navigate their job and their own lives.

The Vessel Review

From: New York Theater By: Jonathan Mandell Date: 2026-08-07

6 / 10

But one leaves “The Vessel” with the impression that the playwright felt required to put together a 90-minute play, but didn’t know how to fill it. So we get Viggo awkwardly flirting with Missy, which goes nowhere, and dissertations on dolphins, and on how pasture-raised chickens are better than merely cage-free chickens, and various long rants, and moments of stunned silence that are meant to be poignant. Only the one-named Sofonyas has the acting chops consistently to make the best of these digressions.