An Ark tickets
About An Ark
Set an alert for when An Ark tickets go on sale to see this groundbreaking new work that mixes technology with reality, allowing audiences to hear stories from Ian McKellen, Golda Rosheuvel, Arinzé Kene, and Rosie Sheehy in newly intimate ways. An Ark plays this winter at The Shed in Midtown and, as with its recent success Violet's Room, this play involves the audience taking in the voices of stars via special headpieces. From quiet sorrows to breathtaking beauty, the mystery of the human experience unfolds before you in An Ark, where four actors, as guides, lead audiences into an understanding of life from the joy of first love to the inevitability of death.
In An Ark off Broadway, legendary actors appear in front of you as you look through mixed reality glasses, allowing them to perform and speak directly to you. A radically advanced yet intimate reimagining of live theatre, An Ark features actors drawing audiences into deeply personal explorations of what it means to grow, to grieve, and to connect.
Run time
47min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
January 9th, 2026
End date
March 1st, 2026
Stars on stage
Ian McKellen
An Ark cast and creative team
By: Simon Stephens, conceived and produced by Todd Eckert
Director: Sarah Frankcom
Producer: The Shed and Tin Drum
Cast list: Ian McKellen, Golda Rosheuvel, Arinzé Kene, Rosie Sheehy
Other info: Production design by Rosanna Vize, volumetric capture by 4DViews
More information about An Ark
An Ark is a new kind of theatrical event that features a starry ensemble cast of four: Oscar nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Richard III, Amadeus), Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton, Not Your Superwoman), Arinzé Kene (Misty at The Shed), and Rosie Sheehy (Machinal). Told over just 47 minutes, this short play packs a punch as every minute is a deeply immersive experience shared with an incomparable actor who, one by one, offer tales that reflect the human condition. Though the actors will not be physically present for the show, they will feel so through the production's special technology.
Directed by Sarah Frankcom and produced by Todd Eckert, this new play is the latest from Simon Stephens, whose The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time won the 2013 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.
What to watch for
- The Shed is a grand, newer venue in Midtown Manhattan that presents stunning revivals and bold new works like this one.
- Director Sarah Frankcom won the UK Theatre Award for Our Town.
- Todd Eckert designs the show as a mixed reality pioneer.
- An Ark is recommended for ages 14+. The production includes serious themes and strong language.
Frequently asked questions
What is An Ark about?
An Ark is a first-of-its-kind theatrical experience where audiences look through mixed reality glasses, allowing starry performers to share stories about life directly to them.
What is the running time of An Ark?
An Ark runs for 47min.
Which theatre is An Ark at?
An Ark is at New York's The Shed, which is located at 545 West 30th Street, New York, 10001.
What is the age recommendation for An Ark?
Ages 12+.
How do you get tickets for An Ark?
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