Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

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.

  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    338. Mistake on a Plate (Live from Denver)

    The following was recorded LIVE on November 25th 2024 at the Gothic Theater in Englewood CO, which we know ISN'T Denver, but also isn't NOT Denver. It features our beloved Scott Passarella on keys and the incredible Steve Wright on drums. This one is kinda wild so we're not even gonna attempt to summarize what went down. IFKYK, and once you listen YOU will know (OYLYWK.)

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    25 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    337. Focus on Now (LIVE from Nashville)

    The following was recorded LIVE in Nashville TN, on November 24th 2024. It features Scott Passarella (KoPaPoK) on keys and the incredible Donnie Moretti on drums! This is the tale of a generational feud between a zoo and an aquarium, and saying anything more than that would be a spoiler so let's just leave it at that shall we?

    ALSO our March midwest tour is almost sold out, but you can get what tickets remain at TheZachandTheJess.com/live

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    11 February 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    336. The Center of The Bullseye (LIVE From Asheville)

    The following was recorded live at the Orange Peel in Asheville NC on November 23rd 2024, and features geniuses Scott Passarella and Ross Montsinger on keys/drums. This is what happens when two dudes share their stories, and embark on two equally high stakes adventures. Put in your most daring chipotle order, sit back, and get ready to break the sound barrier!

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    28 January 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    335. Captain Dangersky and the Daily Special (LIVE from Austin)

    The following was recorded live the State Theater in Austin Texas on November 22nd 2024. It features the return of the king (of pianists, and pianist of kings) Scott Passarella on keys, and the incredible Marty Eck on the drums. Prepare to set sail on an adventure of self discovery, seafood, and meaningful staring. Come look at the sea with us. The full video of this show will be available shortly to our members of OffBookClubhouse.com, so head to way to watch or join. ALSO we are about to add some new tour dates in the midwest! Follow us @offbookpod on instagram for updates, and buy tickets (when available) at Linktr.ee/offbook.

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    7 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    334. A Big Strong Stretchy Kiwi Christmas: (LIVE with Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker)

    It's time again for Off Book's annual holiday musical with the incredible Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Parker (and of course, the Fam Band!) For the first time ever, the holiday spectacular was recorded LIVE at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles (December 18th 2024.) Follow the Christmas star (The CORRECT one) to a tale of shared gifts, marriage, tropical fruits, and of course, the 12 Days of Catmas. Happy Holidays!

    This episode is available to watch (VOD) at Linktr.ee/offbook until 1-19-2025, after which it can be viewed by our members at OffBookClubhouse.com

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    24 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    333. LIVE from Somerville: GoldenEye and The Three Bears

    We're jumping out of order for our tour episodes because this one ended up having holiday vibes! Who could have guessed? Not us. The following was recorded LIVE in Somerville MA at Arts at the Armory on December 8th 2024. It features the key change king/helpful bear Eric Gersen on the keys, and the incredible Dave Byer on the drums. This is a very traditional holiday tale involving white water rafting, bears, and the works of Ian Fleming. A few tickets are still available for our Lodge room show in LA (live and streaming) and our Sketchfest show in SF. Get them at linktr.ee/offbook

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    10 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    332. LIVE from Portland: The Penguins of the Phantom Club

    The following was recorded LIVE from the Aladdin Theater in Portland on October 23rd 2024. It features the incredible Zach Marsh on the keys and the also incredible Kyle Stebbins on drums. If you suspected this one would be about Club Penguin, The Phantom of the Opera, and the Titanic, WOW that's incredible! You should go get a lottery ticket.

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    19 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    331. LIVE from Vancouver: The Hero of Marathon

    The following was recorded LIVE at the Rio Theater in Vancouver BC on October 22nd 2024. It features Zach Marsh on keys (the best) and Malcolm Craig on drums (also the best.) Get ready for the history they WON'T teach you in school (because it's wrong.)

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    5 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    330. LIVE from The Lodge Room LA: The Names Of Our Family

    The following was recorded LIVE at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on August 7th 2024. It's got the whole fam band! Speaking of family, this one is all about a bunch of people in a family and they've all got names! Will we list them all? Are the moms tech-savvy? Will the dad come out of the bathroom? What's the deal with Jonathan? Listen and find out!

    Then go buy tour tickets at Linktr.ee/offbook or thezachandthejess.com/live

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    24 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 39 minutes 18 seconds
    329. On Book: Three Short Bits

    Look, you wanna know what happens in this one? Zach and Jess are gonna continue writing a musical. There's gonna be new lyrics. There's gonna be new parts of songs. There's gonna be a tour announcement. And yes there is gonna be a brief check in re: Love Island.

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    10 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 58 minutes 10 seconds
    328. Every Place I Cry: Four Bespoke Funeral Songs LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter

    The following was recored LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter (hosted by Holy Sh*T Improv) in Los Angeles on June 23rd 2024. Everyone's favorite four lead singer emo band is back to talk tapas, long time beefs, whether their girl is or is not a car, and reveal the songs they will sing at each other's funerals. Accompanied by piano God Scott Passarella, master of drums Eric Kalver, and shred specialist Michael Kohl on guitar.

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    27 August 2024, 7:00 am
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