Overview

• Cynthia Erivo has been confirmed as the narrator for a new audiobook edition of Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.'
• The audiobook, produced by Recorded Books, is scheduled for release on July 1, 2025, and is now available for pre-order on Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play.
• Erivo previously portrayed Elphaba in Universal Pictures’ 2024 film adaptation of 'Wicked' and will reprise the role in the sequel, 'Wicked: For Good,' set for release in November 2025.
• The new audiobook bridges the original 1995 novel with its broader franchise, which includes a 2005 audiobook, the Broadway musical, and the record-breaking film adaptations.
• Erivo expressed excitement about narrating the audiobook, noting her deep connection to Elphaba and her enthusiasm for exploring the novel’s themes of identity and belonging in a fresh medium.