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Ink 2019

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 24, 2019
Closing: July 07, 2019

Ink - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036

It's 1969 London. The brash young Rupert Murdoch purchases a struggling paper, The Sun, and sets out to make it a must-read smash which will destroy - and ultimately horrify - the competition. He brings on rogue editor Larry Lamb who in turn recruits an unlikely team of underdog reporters. Together, they will go to any lengths for success and the race for the most ink is on!

Inspired by real events and a recent hit in London's West End, James Graham's electrifying new play comes to Broadway in the exhilarating Almeida Theatre production, directed by Rupert Goold. In its London run, The Guardian called it "riveting," and Time Out hailed it as "an incredibly brilliant stunner."


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Review: In ‘Ink,’ a Mephistopheles Named Murdoch Takes Charge
9 / 10

Directed with vaudevillian flair and firecracker snap by Rupert Goold, 'Ink' is set in London, in the gory glory days of a quaint phenomenon: print journalism. The show begins in 1969, with the purchase of a dying newspaper. Old, er, news, right? On the contrary. Mr. Graham's account of the resurrection of that paper - into a tabloid behemoth that hypnotizes its readership while forever altering its competition's DNA - foretells the age of populist media in which we now live and squirm.

'Ink' review: James Graham's thrilling Murdoch drama is a Broadway masterpiece
10 / 10

Using digital imagery, hazy lighting and a unit set resembling a pyramid of metal desks and filing cabinets, Goold's production moves fluidly and is consistently, engrossing, entertaining and disturbing - particularly when Carvel's Murdoch hints at a future of social media, cable news and misrepresenting the best interests of the general public.

BWW Flashback: INK Concludes Broadway Run
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2019


The Sun will print its final edition today! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee, Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III) , concludes its run at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) today, July 7.

Tony Award-Winning INK Begins Final Two Weeks Of Performances
by A.A. Cristi - June 24, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee James Graham and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee, Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III) is beginning its final two weeks of performances.

INK's Bertie Carvel Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Bertie Carvel has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for INK.

INK's Neil Austin Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Neil Austin has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for INK.

INK Announces Additional Extension Through July 7th
by Julie Musbach - May 1, 2019


Due to popular demand, Manhattan Theatre Club's Tony Award nominated American premiere of INK, written by Tony nominee James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by Tony nominee and Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III) will extend for two more weeks of performances

TV: Inside Opening Night of INK on Broadway with Bertie Carvel, Jonny Lee Miller & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 25, 2019


The final play of the 2018-19 Broadway season took its opening night bow last night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold, made its American premiere via Manhattan Theatre Club and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night!

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For INK
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2019


INK officially opened last night, April 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the opening night celebration below!

BWW Review: James Graham's Wildly Raucous INK Chronicles Rupert Murdoch's Rise To Tabloid Journalism Infamy
by Michael Dale - April 25, 2019


Long before the term clickbait entered into pop culture infamy, Chief Editor Larry Lamb of the Fleet Street tabloid The Sun was offering his staff a bonus every time the eye-catching words 'Win,' 'Free' and 'Love' appeared on the front page.

Photo Coverage: Johnny Lee Miller, Bertie Carvel, and the Cast of INK Takes Their Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2019


INK officially opened last night, April 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows below!

Review Roundup: INK Opens On Broadway- See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club presents the American premiere of Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

TV: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of INK
by TV - Red Carpets - April 24, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club (Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Producer Barry Grove) presents the American premiere of Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III). INK will open tonight, April 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

From the West End to Broadway: INK and Other Potential Transfers
by Julie Musbach - April 28, 2019


In honor of MTC's Ink, we're looking at recent transfers from the West End that found a new home on Broadway plus shows we think will soon be flying in direct from London to entertain American audiences.

BWW Flashback: Get to Know INK Star Bertie Carvel
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 24, 2019


Bertie Carvel stars in the Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Ink, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham. Carvel reprises his Olivier Award-winning performance as Rupert Murdoch and stars opposite Jonny Lee Miller who plays Larry Lamb, the editor of The Sun.

TV: Watch Highlights of Bertie Carvel, Jonny Lee Miller & More in INK on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III), has been extended twice and is now playing through Sunday, June 23. The production opens tomorrow, Wednesday April 24, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

INK Extends Broadway Run Through June 23
by Julie Musbach - April 23, 2019


Due to popular demand, Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III) will extend for another week of performances, now playing through Sunday, June 23.

Up on the Marquee: INK Arrives on Broadway
by Walter McBride - April 22, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club (Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Producer Barry Grove) presents the American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III). INK is now in previews and will open on Wednesday, April 24 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway's INK
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2019


Get a first look below at Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold. INK is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, April 24th opening night at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Meet the Cast of INK- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - April 2, 2019


MTC's INK begins previews tonight, April 2 prior to a Wednesday, April 24 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

INK on Broadway Begins Preview Today
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III).

TV: Stop the Presses! Bertie Carvel, Jonny Lee Miller & More Get Ready to Bring INK to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 6, 2019


Rehearsals are underway for MTC's INK, which will begin previews Tuesday, April 2 prior to a Wednesday, April 24 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Two-time Olivier Award winner Bertie Carvel (Matilda) will reprise his Olivier Award-winning performance as Rupert Murdoch and Olivier Award winner Jonny Lee Miller ('Elementary,' Frankenstein) will play the editor of The Sun, Larry Lamb.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MTC's INK, Led By Jonny Lee Miller and Bertie Carvel!
by Walter McBride - March 6, 2019


MTC's INK will begin previews Tuesday, April 2 prior to a Wednesday, April 24 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Andrew Durand, Colin McPhillamy, and More Complete the Cast of INK on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland) and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner, Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold (King Charles III).

Ink History

Other Productions of Ink

2017   West End Duke of York's Theatre Revival
West End
2019   Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club American Premiere
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Ink - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Rupert Goold
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play Bertie Carvel
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Neil Austin
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Ink
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design Bunny Christie
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Rupert Goold
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Neil Austin
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Bertie Carvel
2019 Tony Awards Best Play James Graham
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Bunny Christie
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Adam Cork

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