Photos: Brian K. Freeman Jr
NEWARK, NJ and NEW YORK, NY – June 17, 2025 – Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, is pleased to present trailblazing multi-hyphenate DeVon Franklin in his bold and deeply personal one-man theatrical event, Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough, live for three performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue).
Performances take place Friday, July 18 at 7:30PM; Saturday, July 19 at 7:30PM; and Sunday, July 20 at 2:00PM. Tickets are available now at www.AudiblexMinetta.com. For information about purchasing tickets for groups of 10 people or more, contact [email protected].
Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough will also be recorded and released as an Audible Original at a future date, extending its reach to millions of Audible listeners around the world.
In Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough, DeVon Franklin takes the stage in his most vulnerable and groundbreaking work yet—blending spiritual insight, raw emotional honesty, and theatrical storytelling to share his evolution through one of the most difficult chapters of his life. In a bold departure from the pulpit and silver screen, Franklin opens the door to his most intimate truths, from the pain of public heartbreak to the clarity of personal rebirth. Franklin combines storytelling, spiritual insight, and emotional transparency in a performance that is as soul-stirring as it is unforgettable.
Theatrical supervision is by Beacon Theatrical Services with general management by ShowTownTheatricals.
Audible Theater’s recent productions include Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Creditors, produced in repertory and presented with TOGETHER in an eight-week residency at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Next up at the Minetta Lane are the first three performances of The Pansy Craze, written and created by Hunter BirdandMason Alexander Park, hosted by Mason Alexander Park, and directed by Johanna McKeon, on Thursday, June 26; Friday, June 27; and Saturday, June 28; and Patton Oswalt’s latest stand up show, Black Coffee and Ice Water, on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. Visit www.AudiblexMinetta.com for more information about other upcoming productions and Audible Original audio releases.
BIOGRAPHY
DeVon Franklin is one of the most dynamic speakers in the country—an unstoppable force of inspiration whose journey from a small church in Oakland to the heights of Hollywood has captivated audiences around the world. Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as “a different kind of spiritual teacher” and named one of Variety’s “Top 10 Producers to Watch,” he has built a singular career at the intersection of faith, entertainment, and purpose.
In addition to being a trailblazing producer, actor, and New York Times bestselling author, DeVon is a truth-teller with a rare gift: connecting deeply with people from all walks of life. Whether on screen, on set, or on stage, he helps others find clarity, confidence, and direction in their own lives.
As the founder and CEO of DeVon Franklin Entertainment, he is committed to creating stories that uplift the human spirit. His inspirational films have moved millions worldwide, including Flamin’ Hot (Searchlight/Disney), Breakthrough (Fox/Disney), Miracles from Heaven (Sony), and The Star (Sony).
Franklin recently wrapped production on Ruth & Boaz (Netflix) as well as Relationship Goals, an inspirational romantic comedy starring Kelly Rowland for Amazon/MGM.
Through his first-look deal with CBS TV Studios, DeVon is developing several high-profile television projects, including It Takes a Woman, a semi-autobiographical series for Netflix, and a reboot of the iconic 7th Heaven series in collaboration with Jessica Biel.
In front of the camera, his acting career continues to grow—currently starring in Divorced Sistas (BET+) and in the upcoming Sony feature film Soul On Fire, based on a true story.
His bestselling books—including It Takes a Woman, Live Free, The Truth About Men, The Success Commandments, and Produced By Faith—have redefined how readers think about relationships, identity, and inner peace.
He has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, and The Breakfast Club, but what sets him apart is not just what he’s done—it’s how he makes people feel when he speaks. With a signature blend of transparency, humor, and heart, DeVon shares stories from his own life to offer practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement. He doesn’t preach from a pedestal—he meets people where they are.
A graduate of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, DeVon was raised in Oakland, California, by his widowed mother Paulette Franklin, whose unwavering faith shaped his own.
Whether behind the camera or in front of it, DeVon Franklin continues to redefine what it means to be a modern storyteller—and a spiritual force shaping culture.
ABOUT AUDIBLE THEATER
Audible Theater makes outstanding performances and powerful storytelling available to live audiences in New York City and millions of people all over the world. Since its founding in 2018, Audible Theater’s dynamic mix of live and audio theater productions have been praised as “trailblazing” (Variety), “illuminating” (Forbes), and “an exemplary use of the medium” (The Observer).
Audible Theater productions have garnered more than 60 nominations and 14 wins across the off-Broadway theater awards landscape. More than 120 audio theater titles have released on Audible. Three-time Tony-nominated Audible Theater has produced the multi-award-winning musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by David Yazbek & Erik Della Penna, book by Itamar Moses, conceived by David Yazbek, and directed by David Cromer; Swing State written by Rebecca Gilman and directed by Robert Falls; Sorry for Your Loss written by and starring Michael Cruz Kayne; Drinking in America starring Andre Royo; Girls & Boys starring Carey Mulligan; Harry Clarke starring Billy Crudup, and many others at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City. Audible was co-producer for the Broadway transfer of the Tony Award-nominated Latin History for Morons written by and starring John Leguizamo and for the Tony Award-nominated Sea Wall / A Life starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge.
In May 2018, Audible announced that the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village would serve as its creative home for live performances in New York, with Audible members receiving exclusive access to discounted tickets and related audio content. Since then, Audible has hosted and produced a wide variety of live performances at the Minetta Lane including dramatic plays, comedic shows, original musical performances, and more.
Since June 2017, Audible has commissioned 50 theater playwrights to receive support from its $5 million Emerging Playwrights Fund dedicated to developing innovative English-language works from around the globe. The initiative enables the creation of original plays driven by language and voice, keeping with Audible’s core commitment to elevate listening experiences through powerful performances and extraordinary vocal storytelling. Emerging Playwrights commissions have included Evil Eye by Madhuri Shekar, The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson, Good Enemy by Yilong Liu, and more.
ABOUT AUDIBLE, INC.
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalog includes more than 1,000,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers.
