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The cover art for "Think Twice: Michael Jackson" features the text in large gold font with "his music united the world, his legacy divides it" below it. A silhouette of Michael Jackson doing his iconic lean is behind the title, and the background is split diagonally between a soft black and white. The Audible Original and Wondery logos are at the top.

Press ReleasesApril 18, 2023

Audible and Wondery Announce “Think Twice: Michael Jackson”

Releasing April 27 exclusively on Audible and Amazon Music, this new podcast by Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth dives deep into the King of Pop’s legacy.

Press ReleasesApril 17, 2023

Jessica Chastain Leads All-Star Cast in Audible Original “The Space Within”

Academy award-winning actress Jessica Chastain is joined by Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Stuhlbarg, Shea Whigham, and Carmen Ejogo in “The Space Within,” a sci-fi mystery from Topic Studios premiering exclusively from Audible on June 15.

Press ReleasesMarch 23, 2023

Audible Brings Immersive Audio Experiences to Listeners with Dolby Atmos

The growing catalogue offers Audible listeners more than 40 cinematic listening experiences—and offers Audible creators another powerful tool for entertainment and innovation.

The cover art for "Dirty Laundry," "The Inheritance," "Good Enemy" and "Marrow" are side by side against a dark blue background.

Press ReleasesMarch 22, 2023

Audible Theater’s Spring 2023 Lineup Has a Story for Everyone

Four new audio plays coming to Audible on March 23 feature performances by Francis Jue, Tuc Watkins, Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason, Harriet Harris, Bill Brochtrup, Adam Kantor, Juan Castano, Zehra Fazal, Michael Cullen, and more.

On left, Tituss Burgess is smiling and wearing a hot pink shirt, in front of greenery. On right, Jane Krakowski is smirking with wind-blown hair and a black tank top.

Press ReleasesMarch 16, 2023

Audible Theater Announces New Show Starring Tituss Burgess & Jane Krakowski

Starring Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski and directed by Christopher Gattelli, “Center of the YOUniverse” will be performed live for three nights only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre and recorded live to be released globally as an Audible Original.

The cover art for "Breakthrough" is featured on the left. It features the title illuminated in white, with "Audible Original" listed on the top. Photos of Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles are featured against a blue background.

Press ReleasesMarch 1, 2023

Kelly Rowland, Sara Bareilles & Daveed Diggs Join Audible’s “Breakthrough”

World-renowned artists Kelly Rowland and Sara Bareilles will judge “Breakthrough,” Audible’s groundbreaking first-ever audio-only singing competition series hosted by Grammy and Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs. The series premieres on June 1.

Headshots of Chris Gethard, Michael Cruz Kayne and Josh Sharp are side-by-side. Gethard is wearing a distressed orange jacket and black brimmed glasses. Cruz Kayne is wearing a red and blue plaid collared shirt. Sharp is wearing a blue suit with a black bow tie.

Press ReleasesFebruary 13, 2023

Comedy Shows from Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne Coming to Audible

In hilarious and nuanced explorations of fatherhood and grief, Chris Gethard’s “A Father & The Sun” and Michael Cruz Kayne’s “Sorry For Your Loss”, directed by Josh Sharp, will be recorded live at Minetta Lane Theatre and released as Audible Originals.

The poster for "Drinking in America" at Audible's Minetta Lane Theater is show next to headshots of playwright Eric Bogosian and actor Andre Royo.

Press ReleasesFebruary 6, 2023

Eric Bogosian’s “Drinking in America” Returns to the Stage

Andre Royo, best known for “The Wire,” will star in a new production of the critically acclaimed play “Drinking in America” at the Minetta Lane Theatre this March. The show will also be recorded as an Audible Original for our listeners around the world.

The cover image of the Audible Original "Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast" shows a photo of Michelle Obama looking directly at the camera smiling.

Press ReleasesFebruary 1, 2023

Higher Ground and Audible Announce “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast”

In the first podcast from Audible and Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, the iconic former first lady and her esteemed friends will discuss the importance of lighting up for others to reveal the potential around us.

The ASIN covers for four new Audible titles are in a grid on a grey background. The titles are: Unity in teh Community by Queen Latifah; In the Cut with Ghetto Gastro; Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan; and Some People Have Real Problems by Brit Bennett.

Press ReleasesJanuary 31, 2023

Audible’s “Hear My Story” Initiative Amplifies Black Creative Voices

A new slate of titles includes works from entertainment icons, cultural change agents, and dynamic new voices including Queen Latifah, Tessa Thompson, Brit Bennett, and the culinary collective Ghetto Gastro.

Annoucing the new Words + Music slate, the cover image for Jazmine Sullivan's "The Art of Confessing" is on a dark background.

Press ReleasesJanuary 25, 2023

Announcing Three New Installments of Words + Music Series for 2023

The Words + Music series expands with new originals from Grammy Award-winning artists Jazmine Sullivan, D’Angelo, and Wilco frontman, Jeff Tweedy. These installments will debut in 2023 with previously announced titles from Mariah Carey and Aimee Mann.

The logos for Audible and Plan B Entertainment are side by side on an orange background.

Press ReleasesJanuary 20, 2023

Audible and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment Announce Exclusive Deal

Plan B Entertainment’s multi-project deal marks their first foray into audio entertainment. The inaugural project, “A Summer Love Thing,” is already in development and will take advantage of the audio format to evoke a lush Southern soundscape.

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