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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reinowww.thezachandthejess.com

It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.

Episodes

38. Monster’s Bubble Ball (w/ John Hartman)

Writer, actor and musical improv vet  John Hartman  (Baby Wants Candy, The Good Place) joins Jess & Zach this week for a wild, underwater, crab-legged techno musical complete with sledding, sea snakes and slow dances. With songs like "Bubble Bauble Ball", "Share Our Legs" and "What Is Six?!", you won't be crabby about any of these tunes.  This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Apr 03, 20181 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 38

37. Hungry LOST Survivor Games (w/ Beth Appel)

Beth Appel  joins Zach and Jess this week in the most ambitious island-related crossover event in history. With songs like "Please Tell Us Why We Are LOST", "An Alliance of Karens" and "Viewing Party", you won't feel deserted listening to these tunes.  This episode is brought to you by Acer (www.acer.com code: OFFBOOK), Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com), Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/offbook), Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy P...

Mar 27, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36. Shawshank Wedemption (w/ Demi Adejuyigbe)

Comedy writer, podcast host and "Weird Twitter" icon  Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place,  Punch Up The Jam ) joins Jess and Zach for a musical packed with kid jail, arson, lice checks, and more! With songs like "That's What I'm In For", "Mean Mean Warden" and "I Need A Juice Box", you won't want to escape listening to any of these tunes! This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/OFFBOOK), Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: OFFBOOK), Leesa (...

Mar 20, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 36

24. Don’t Ghost This Date (w/ Jon Cozart)

YouTube sensation Paint aka  Jon Cozart  joins Zach and Jess this week for a ghostly musical with young love, breadsticks, and "Hot Toppings". With songs like "When Do You Say You're A Ghost?", "Yogurt & Breadsticks" and "Speed Dating", you'll be craving Italian food and more of these tunes!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 26, 20171 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23. O Little Town Of Doggywood (w/ Paul F. Tompkins, Nicole Parker)

Off Book favorites Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation) and Nicole Parker (Wicked, MadTV) are back together for a new holiday musical with a candy-canine twist in the town of Doggywood! With songs like "Puppy Christmas Train", "Throw Me A Bone", and "Best Friends Bearing Bacon", you'll be panting for more of these sweet sounding treats! This episode is brought to you by Better Help (www.betterhelp.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Dec 19, 20171 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 23

20. When You're Here, You're a Machine (w/ Corrine Fisher, Krystyna Hutchinson)

Corrine Fisher & Krystyna Hutchinson of the Guys We F***ked podcast join Zach and Jess for the ultimate sewer rat, sentient object & chain restaurant musical. With songs like "Waving In Front Of A Faucet", "Takes A Whole Room To Make A Bathroom" and "Taco Bell", you'll be craving some Cheesy Gordita Crunch wraps and breadsticks after belting along to these tunes.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Nov 27, 20171 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 20

13. Attorney At Love (w/ Nicole Parker)

The incredible Nicole Parker (Wicked, MAD TV) joins Jess and Zach to star this legally-amazing new musical with attorneys, astrological signs, trains and much more. You won't "object!" to "Nobody Says No To Michael Buble", "Train Game", "Are You Ready To Tell The Truth" or any of the show stoppers in this awesome episode.  This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Oct 10, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Electric Daisy Jamboree (w/ Matt Besser)

Matt Besser, host of Earwolf's improv4humans / creator of the new punk-rock musical  Stolen Idea ,  stars in the new (and first?) EDM-musical "Electric Daisy Jamboree". In a festival full of robot DJs, drugs, buckets, a "Pine Tree Experience", and more, will a father and daughter grow closer as a family? With songs like "Nerd Rage", "Duke of the Porta-Potties" and "My Daughter is Me" you will be sure to feel the bass drop in your heart.  This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon ( ...

Oct 03, 20171 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 12

10. Always Sad, Always Happy (w/ Will Hines)

Will Hines ( Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles ) joins Zach and Jess for the new musical "Always Sad, Always Happy": a tale of spies, ruptured organs, bread, and of course... love. "We Really Hit The Mark in Denmark", "Sneaky Smiley Spy" and "Starcrossed Lovers" are just some of the stand out numbers in this show of Shakespearean-proportions.  This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Sep 19, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. All Of Our Business (w/ Erin Whitehead)

Erin Whitehead (Wild Horses) joins the cast of the feline-robot-dessert-office supply romantic musical, ALL OF OUR BUSINESS. "CFO Is You", "Some Loves" and "That's What The Cats Are Doing" are just some of the highlights of this groundbreaking new show. "You Will Never Be The Same" after listening to this one!  This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK) and Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Sep 12, 20171 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Everything Is Nature (w/ Mike Still)

Mike Still ( Hard Nation ) leads the cast of the new flora and fauna-filled musical, "Everything Is Nature". Raccoons, crabs, and park rangers join together for songs like "Kill A Bunch of Humans", "Dry & Wet" and more. Plus, stay til the end for a special song from "CONTACT: The Musical"! This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands (www.spiceislands.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Sep 05, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Run to you Bride (w/ Fran Gillespie)

Fran Gillespie (SNL, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later) stars in this new musical of bridal proportions. With songs like "Hell Yes (Because of the Dress), "A Little Bit Bad" and "When Your Dad's John Cena", you'll be dancing down the aisle in no time. Plus, stay tuned til the end for a new segment: "Deep Cut"!  This episode is brought to you by Modcloth (www.modcloth.com code: OFFBOOK) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Aug 29, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Wolf/Tuck: LIVE! (w/ D’Arcy Carden, Paul Scheer)

D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Broad City) and Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made?, The League) star in a new musical about sexy night hikes, wolves disguised as little girls giving relationship advice, and wolves taking over a Home Depot. Recorded live at the UCB Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles, theater-goers will be entranced by such stand-out hits as “Let My Wolf Out Tonight,”  “Corporate Animal,” “Find the Wolf Man,” and many more. Stick around for a behind the scenes discu...

Aug 22, 20171 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 6

3. Pillaging For Your Dreams (w/ Drew Tarver)

Bears, pirates, pigs and more come to together in this brand new musical set on both the high seas and the backwoods of Georgia. With songs like "Jeep Lifestyle", "Was I A Bad Son?" and the new hit classic "Sixpack Pete", you'll be humming these tunes for hours. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 01, 20171 hrSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Sham Wowowow (w/ Mary Holland)

In the new mall-centric musical, "SHAM WOWOWOW", Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino are joined by Mary Holland in a story of competition, As-Seen-On-TV products, pretzels and more. Hear such showstopping hits like "Let Me Tell You (Sham Wow)", "I Like To Go In My House" and "You Want A Man (Also A Boy)", and more in this highly-anticipated new musical.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 25, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. Shrugging Destiny (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)

In the premiere episode of OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino welcome guest Paul F. Tompkins to the stage in the brand new musical "SHRUGGING DESTINY". With the sure-to-be classic songs "Put Yourself First", "No One Wants To Eat At Chipotle", "Dang Dang Dang", and more, you'll be listening to this show over and over again.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 25, 201751 minSeason 1Ep. 1

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Jul 17, 20174 min

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