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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

100. Cats 2

For the 100th episode of Off Book, Zach and Jess proudly present CATS 2! With songs like “Tim, The Cat That Is Planning a Trip to New York”, “Ringtail LeCannes: The Cat who is Definitely not a Raccoon”, and “Bumblegrabs, The Cat Who Drives A Kite”, it’s the sequel to Cats you’ve been waiting for your whole life! CAST: Scott Aukerman - Tim, the cat who's planning a trip to New York Ross Bryant - Ringtail LeCannes, the cat who is definitely not a raccoon John Hartman - Slemony Lickets Ja...

Jun 11, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 100

99. Lucas Hazlett in Mirage a Trois

Lucas Hazlett (American Princess) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with mirages, scary camels, a chronicler, and more! With songs like “Boy Debate”, “Friggin’ Hot In The Desert”, and “Desert Love”, this ep will make you want to go on your own desert adventure! This episode is brought to you by Original Grain (www.originalgrain.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 ....

Jun 04, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 99

98. Demi Adejuyigbe and Miel Bredouw in Knights of the Wow Table: The Musical

Demi Adejuyigbe and Miel Bredouw (Punch Up The Jam) join Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with the Knights of the Round Table, dragons and lizards, squires, and more! With songs like “A Helmet Match”, “Knights are Friends with Other Knights”, and “That’s Not A Unicorn”, this ep will take you back to medieval times!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK) and Original Grain (www.originalgrain.com code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://...

May 28, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 98

97. Briga Heelan in Air Supply: The Musical Live from Dynasty Typewriter

Briga Heelan (Great News, Love) joins Zach and Jess live at the Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles for an all new musical filled with pyramid schemes, so much sawdust, hotel cookies, and more! With songs like “Here’s the Biz, We Love Pyramids”, “Sunken Cost”, “We Gotta Sell Air”, these tunes will get you movin’ and make you business savvy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 21, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 97

96. Joel Kim Booster in Summer Stock: The Musical

Joel Kim Booster (Shrill) joins Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with horny ghosts, stage managers, a possible murder plot, and more! With songs like “Who Lost Their Virginity?“, “Kate’s Gonna Manage It All”, and “F**k Me Again”, this ep will give you a new admiration for theatre! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 14, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 96

95. Jamie Denbo in Your Future Bride

Jamie Denbo (American Princess, Beverly in LA) joins Jess and Zach once again for an all new musical packed with great hair, a drunk psychic, three kids in a wedding dress, and more! With songs like “You Care About My Hair”, “Here Comes the Bride, Three Kids As A Bride”, and “We Only Have Alcohol”, you’ll want this ep playing at your salon! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

May 07, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 95

94. Superego (Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville) in Oscars? I Barely Know Her!

Paul F. Tompkins, Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, and Mark McConville of Superego join Jess and Zach in-studio for an all new musical packed with the champagne of beer, your favorite friend Ding Dong, the animated short “Grumpy Mumps,” and more! With songs like “We All Have A Part In Our Heart of Grumpy Mumps”, “Look In A Closet”, and “Dreams Come True”, this ep is the perfect soundtrack for your next Oscar viewing party! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK)...

Apr 30, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 94

93. Alice Wetterlund in Jazz Is All About The Love You Don’t Play

Actor and comedian Alice Wetterlund (Treks and the City) joins Jess and Zach in-studio for an all new musical packed with flakes, lonely bar patrons, cool Jazz musicians, and more! With songs like “Jazz Yourself”, “Flake On Me”, “You Do What You Want”, this ep will keep you groovin’ to that sweet Jazz sound! This episode is brought to you by Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK) and Vrbo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Apr 23, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 93

92. Jon Gabrus + Betsy Sodaro in Off Bell

Jon Gabrus  and  Betsy Sodaro  join Jess, Zach,  Brett  on the Frets, guest pianist  Dan Wessels  and guest drummer  Eric Kalver  for a Taco Bell musical packed with Boscar the Meanie and Kurt his friend, kidney stones, 4 Carls, taco spells and more! With songs like "We Don't Give a F***", "The Man Behind the Puppet" and "Taco Hell / Taco Well" you won't need a fourth meal after listening to this live show.  This episode is brought to you by Vrbo...

Apr 16, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 92

91. Paul Scheer in My Acquaintance

Paul Scheer is back and in-studio with Jess and Zach for an all new musical packed with parties, Frog Bob, Peter Teeter, submarines, plus guest pianist Sam Johnides and more! With songs like "Who Will Get On? (And Who Will Get Off?)", "Secret Man, Code Name:____" and "Preemptive Strike", this ep will go from your acquaintance to your best friend in a heart beat! This episode is brought to you by Vrbo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Apr 09, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 91

90. Taylor Ortega in Hang On, Collider

Actor, comedian and writer  Taylor Ortega  (Kim Possible) joins Jess and Zach for a scientific musically packed with black holes, quarks, Swedish scientists flipping switches, and more! With songs like "Do It For Science", "Win Win" and "Ride or Die", listening to this new ep on repeat will definitely be on your tiny bucket list! This episode is brought to you by Buy It or Don’t, Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/OFFBOOK), and Vrbo app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

Apr 02, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 90

89. Gary Anthony Williams in "What's Going On in Wisconsin?"

The incredible  Gary Anthony Williams  (I'm Sorry) joins Jess and Zach for Wisconsin-based musical packed with family secrets, wolf choirs, cow dates and more! With songs like "What's Goin' On Wisconsin?", "Madison Tradition" and "Jobinson Johnson", this new show will definitely please you and your pack!  This episode is brought to you by The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL) and Caavo (www.caavo.com code: OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Mar 26, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 89

88. Douglas Widick in Tacoma Valley

Douglas Widick  of musical improv and hip-hop improv fame joins Jess and Zach for an all-new musical packed with hacks, robots, 12 steps, the "4-Hour Body" and more. With songs like "Tim Ferris Facts", "Buddy, You Gotta Move" and "Hack Tacoma Quickly" you'll "Find Your Rocky Road" with these new tunes. Plus, stay til the end for a special John Mayer guitar guy rap! This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) code: O See Pri...

Mar 19, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 88

87. Sasheer Zamata in What's in Thrift Store?

Actress and comedian  Sasheer Zamata  (Saturday Night Live,  Pizza Mind [sasheer.com] ) joins Zach and Jess for a new musical packed with anthropomorphic clothing, Mykonos references, Macklemore and more! With songs like "Really Need A Sweater", "Fun Memory of Gary" and "Denim Swan Song", you'll never want to donate these songs to the thrift shop! This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL). See Privacy Po...

Mar 12, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 87

86. Rebekka Johnson in No Art in Berlin

Rebekka Johnson  ( GLOW [netflix.com]  on Netflix) joins Jess and Zach in all new artistic musical filled with hot bods at the beach, being creative in a Berlin jail, orgies, and more! With songs like "Chairs and Tables (But No Friends)", "Everyone Here Is An Artist", and "Big Breakfast" you won't want to escape this new ep! This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL). See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Mar 05, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 86

85. 85. Andy Daly in Everything is Prozactly What I Need

The one and only  Andy Daly  joins Zach and Jess this week in an all-new musical packed with sexy archery, searching for a summer job, shooting your dick and candy! With songs like "I Hate Everything", "Arrow Is A Dick" and the special "When I Eat The Food" bonus song at the end, you'll quote, but definitely won't quit, this new episode!  This episode is brought to you by Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com) and The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL). See Pri...

Feb 26, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 85

84. Felicia Day and Colton Dunn in The Little Mermaid & Bryce Dallas Howard

Felicia Day  (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog) and  Colton Dunn  (Superstore) from  Voyage to the Stars [itunes.apple.com]  join Jess and Zach in an all-new improvised musical packed with egg laying, mermaids, Bryce Dallas Howard, little crabs and more! With songs like "Friends Take A Bubble Bath", "Jackpot", and "Is This a Twist?", you'll feel like you're on a party bus to Vegas listening to this new ep!  This episode is brought to you by L...

Feb 19, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 84

83. Janet Varney + Steve Berg in Night at the Natural History Museum

Janet Varney  and  Steve Berg  from the new series Voyage to the Stars joins Jess and Zach for a museum musical packed with security guards, sexy Egypt wings, monkeys, two Owen Wilsons and more! With songs like "We Could Be History", "Thank You For Not Making Fun of Me When I Farted", and "I'm Hungry (For Friendship & Food)" you won't stop saying "WOWWWWWWW" this epic ep!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK) and The Real Real (www.the...

Feb 12, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 83

82. Luke Null in "What's in a Name?"

Luke Null of Saturday Night Live fame joins Jess and Zach this week with multiple Brent's, cold balloons, 5th grade best (appetizer?) friends, and more! With songs like "What Other Dips Are Legit?", "Fly on Wings & Cheese" and "Pee Your Pants", you won't stop dipping into this tasty ep!  This episode is brought to you by The Real Real (www.therealreal.com code: REAL). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Feb 05, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 82

81. Seán Cullen Live! from SF Sketchfest

Multi-hyphenate comedian, musician and more  Seán Cullen  joins Zach and Jess live at SF Sketchfest for an all new nautical musical packed with mermen, prophecies, the HMS Daddy ship and more! With songs like "The Enemy is Everywhere", "Jam & Bricks" and "Blow Megalodon Blow", you'll want to call your mom* (*us) and say thank you for this ep!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Jan 29, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 81

80. Mark McConville in Candy Crushin' It

Mark McConville  of Superego and Pistol Shrimps fame joins Zach and Jess for the first in-studio episode of 2019 and an all new Portuguese vacation musical packed with Candy Crush, pickpockets, cops and more! With songs like “A Little Less Screen Time”, "It's A Famous Place That We Have", and "It's Hard To Pick A Pocket", you'll be drinking coke, grenadine, lime, orange and vodka to celebrate after listening to this ep!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa ...

Jan 22, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 80

79. Rachel Bloom Live from Vulture Fest LA

Rachel Bloom  (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) is back on OFF BOOK live at Vulture Fest in Los Angeles for an electrifying new musical packed with mysterious elevators, locks of child star's hair, soul stealing, and more! With songs like "We're Going Up (Never Going Down)", "Make A Lightning Sacrifice", and "STDs on the A-List", you'll want to give up your soul to listen to more of this new ep.  This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), The Real Real (www.t...

Jan 15, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 79

78. Ross Bryant + Nick Mandernach in Every Place I Cry

Uh oh! Jess and Zach are locked out of the studio this week while Every Place I Cry, the emo band with 4 lead singers including Neal Nocturne ( Ross Bryant ) and Moshe Black ( Nick Mandernach ), plus Aloysius Moody ( Scott Passarella ), And You Will Know Me By My Trail of Picks ( Brett Morris ) and Pain A'wiccans ( Dana Wickens ) record a doc of their latest studio session. With tear inducing tunes like "I Wanna Be Infotained", "Rattlesnake Dick", and "You're Rubbish! (Back Off!)" you won't be a...

Jan 08, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 78

77. Mary Holland Live from The Independent

Jess and Zach are live with  Mary Holland  from The Independent in San Francisco with "Bobobo: The Maybe Buffalo", an all-new musical with mortuary ghosts, buffalo shrimp, fire chiefs and more. With songs like "Tell Us Tell Us Tell Us", "Bernie Mac (We Miss You)", and "Ocean Ghost", you won't say no no no to this Bobobo show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 01, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 77

76. Live From the Dallas Comedy House (Late Show!)

Jess and Zach are live from the late show at the Dallas Comedy House with the all new musical: "New Year's Rave-olution" packed with resolutions, Netflix, Skrillex's New Year's rave, humidity and more! With songs like "Find Someone To Kiss", "Walk Out That Door", and "Not Waiting Anymore" you'll have the best "New Year's Karma" listening to this ep!  This episode is brought to you by Palm (www.palm.com). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Dec 25, 20181 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 76

75. Paul F. Tompkins + Nicole Parker in A Cup of Christmas

A holiday classic is here again with  Paul F. Tompkins  and  Nicole Parker  and a new musical filled with diners, candles, a snowy winter's night, original Christmas songs, coffee, cat and dog raps, and more! With songs like "Will This Be The Cup?", "A Classic Action Man", and "Candle Candle (Candle)", all of your holiday wishes will come true with these new tunes. Plus, stay tuned til the end for the annual holiday tradition of the 12 Days of... you'll see.  T...

Dec 19, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 75

74. Matt Rogers in Actually, Love

It's a true holiday treat to have  Matt Rogers  ( Las Culturistas ) return to the OFF BOOK stage for a rockin' Santa-centric musical packed with internet trolls, reindeer, Amy Adams, and more! With songs like "A Nice Internet For The Holidays", "Reindeer Sex Party" and "Nice, Naughty or A Libertarian" you'll get on the nice list the more you listen to this festive ep! This episode is brought to you by Palm (www.palm.com), Leesa (www.leesa.com/offbook code: OFFBOOK), and the VRBO app. S...

Dec 11, 20181 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 74

73. D'Arcy Carden in The Dr. & The Beast

The incredible  D'Arcy Carden  (The Good Place, Barry) is back on OFF BOOK for a bizarro Beauty and the Beast + Dr. Seuss Christmas musical with Richard Scary, household appliances that are actually human, the Grinch, real surgery and more! With songs like "Dr. Seuss Did The Best Surgery Ever", "Intent Isn't Impact", and "We Weren't Mean", your heart will grow more than 3 sizes listening to this ep!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK cod...

Dec 04, 20181 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 73

72. Jeff Hiller in A Seastar Is Born Live from Murmrr

The hilarious  Jeff Hiller  is live in Brooklyn from the Murmrr Ballroom with Jess and Zach in a new underwater musical complete with dolphins, Garibaldi, jellies, witches and more! With songs like "Swim On In", "Gardening or Singing" and "A Seastar is Born", you'll wanna "mate for life" with this new episode. Plus, stay til the end for that special talk-back!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Nov 27, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 72

71. Flula Borg in Throwing The Robot Planet For A Loop

Actor, comedian and musician  Flula Borg  joins Jess and Zach for the most insane robotic OFF BOOK yet, packed with whalebots, submarinebots, computer-stuff blow holes, Roomba birds and more craziness. With songs like "We Are All Cars", "It's A Dream To Be A Submarine" and "Make It A Sky", this new show will surely hydroplane into your heart.  This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: OFFBOOK), Leesa (www.leesa.com/OFFBOOK code: OFFBOOK), and Robinhoo...

Nov 20, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 71
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