South Street Seaport Museum announces A Staging of “A Siren’s Prayer” on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:30pm, aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Advanced registration is encouraged for this free event. seaportmuseum.org/sirens-prayer

Join the Seaport Museum aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree for a special live staging of A Siren’s Prayer—a bold work-in-progress musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain.

A Siren’s Prayer follows a trio of sirens who have spent generations luring sailors to their deaths, their haunting harmonies echoing a legacy of betrayal and survival. When a sailor unexpectedly survives their trap, the tide begins to turn when one of the sirens—curious, soulful, and unshaped by bitterness—falls in love with the survivor. As the work unfolds, we will follow along when she uncovers the history behind her community’s vengeance and becomes determined to heal her people instead of punishing others.

The score is deeply inspired by the spiritual tones of Wade in the Water, beginning with a smoky, sultry jazz rendition used as a tool of seduction. As the sirens evolve, the melody shifts—becoming a hymn of healing and unity. By the finale, water isn’t a weapon—it’s a balm, a baptism, and a bridge between broken worlds.

Advanced registration is encouraged, and walkups will be accommodated as possible. Sparkling wine and seltzer will be available on the main deck while you enjoy the performance. The audience will be standing for the majority of the performance; limited seating will be available. A Siren’s Prayer is still in development so this staging is your chance to see the creative process in action.

About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Wavertree was built at Southampton, England, in 1885 and, after a 24-year sailing career and circumnavigating the globe at least three times, is now the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. Today, Wavertree is visited by guests of all ages from around the globe and serves as the centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at the Seaport Museum. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1978 and symbolizes the profound influence of sailing ships, their intrepid sailors, and the bustling waterfront in shaping New York City into a modern metropolis. As a historic vessel with a fascinating past, Wavertree embodies the rich maritime heritage that played a pivotal role in transforming South Street into the vibrant heart of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree

Enjoy More That the Museum Offers

Access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 is included with this event. Access to the additional historic ships and exhibitions on view is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer, book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets, available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in. Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street. Admission tickets also include entry to the new Maritime City exhibition in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street. seaportmuseum.org/admission

About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City, preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime reference library, exhibition galleries and education spaces, working 19th century print shops, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org

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