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Off Book: The Improvised Musical
Hosted by Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino · EN
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.
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369. If The Shoe Fits: A Wall That May or May Not be a Plethora of Bees (LIVE from Austin)
2w ago01:15:36Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX on April 8th. It features the incredible Eric Gersen on keys and Marty Eck on the drums! They say you can never go home again. We know exactly what that means, and you will too after listening to this show. Check out OffBookLlive.com to get tickets to the rest of our 2026 tour, and check out OffBookClubhouse.com to support the show and get access to our video archive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →368. G.O.A.T. The Musical (LIVE from SF Sketchfest)
4w ago01:12:17Tap to summarizeThe following was recoded live at San Fransisco Sketchfest at the Palace of Fine Arts on January 25th 2026. We’ve got the whole fam band on this one (Scott Passarella on Keys, Brett Morris on Guitar, and Dana Wickens on Drums!) This one is about brothers, cheese making, calculus, and the difference between dreams and careers. It also contains one tiny audio glitch during a sexy library song, but such is the will of the audio Gods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →367. Kirkland Signature Musial (LIVE from Charlotte)
Jun 1601:25:14Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte NC on December 7th 2025, and features genius musicians Eric Gersen (keys) and Ross Montsinger (Drums)! Prepare to throw away everything you think you know about Costco, as we delve into secrets we dare not ever write in this episode description. Wanna see us on tour? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! Wanna support the show and get access to ad free episodes and our video archive? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →366. Knight Vision (LIVE from Atlanta)
Jun 201:23:31Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE in Atlanta on December 6th 2025 and features the astonishing skills of genius musicians Eric Gersen (keys) and Ross Montsinger (drums). How did the people of the past want to be remembered? Well we can tell you with 100% accuracy because of a stone we found we with writing on it. This ones got moat diggers, the moat digger's wives, knights, the knight's squires, and SO much more! Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! Wanna support the show? Get access to ad free episodes, and our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →365. The Knowledge of Crows (LIVE from Tampa)
May 1901:24:45Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Straz center in Tampa, FL on December 5th 2025. It features brilliant duo of Eric Gersen on keys and Taisha Perez on drums. Ghosts, Crows, a hospital staff of varying levels of competency, this one has it all! We think you should give it a listen, but we’re not gonna tell you what to do. After all, life is too short (T.Y.D.A.Y.H.W.Y.D.S.M.S.T.Y.L.W.Y.D). Wanna support the show? Get access to ad free episodes and our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.com. Wanna see us live? Get tickets at OffBookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →364. Blue Smoke Kill Switch (LIVE from Orlando)
Apr 2101:16:34Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando FL on Dec 4th, 2025. It features the incredible combined powers of Eric Gersen on keys and Taisha Perez on drums. This one is spoiler-able so all I'll say is It's so so important to have good communication in a marriage, and sometimes it's equally important to know what your partners favorite kind of chip is. Wanna support the show? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com for ad free episodes and our video archive. Wanna see us on tour? Check out OffbookLive.com! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →363. LIQUID DEATH (LIVE from Boston)
Apr 701:18:01Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, MA on November 23rd 2025. It features King of Pianists (Pianist of Kings) Scott Passarella on the keys, and drum legend Dave Byer, being legendary on the drums. For legal reasons, this episode is NOT officially sponsored by or affiliated with Liquid Death, but that's only because they haven't reached out yet. We are waiting by the phone Liquid Death, make it happen. This one has hockey and we actually don't wanna say any more about it, lest SPOILERS. Support the show and get access to our video archive at OffBookClubhouse.com. Tour tickets at OffBookLIve.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →362. Heartography! (LIVE from Montreal)
Mar 2401:19:24Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the La Maison Theatre in Montreal QC on November 22nd 2025, and features the brilliant international combo of Scott Passarella on keys and Ainsley McNeaney on drums! This one takes place at a cartography school, obviously. There is a lot we COULD tell you about it but all you really need to know is we speak perfect French throughout and also there's a parapet. The other thing you need to know is we're going on tour again! Get your tickets at OffBookLive.com. Wanna support the show? Check out OffBookClubhouse.com for our ad free feed and video archive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →361. Captain Nameless and The Ocean's Eleven (LIVE from Toronto)
Mar 1001:29:55Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE in Toronto Ontario on November 21st 2025 and features K.O.P.P.O.K. Scott Passarella on keys and the legendary Sarah Mullins on drums. Sometimes you have to put your son on a boat and send him out into the world without a name and just hope that he will assemble a crew of friends to help him learn and grow. This is one of those times. Wanna support the show? Join us at OffBookClubhouse.com for ad free listening and our video archive! Upcoming tour dates/tickets at offbooklive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →360. Two Jennys in St. Louis (LIVE from Brooklyn)
Feb 2401:11:32Tap to summarizeThe following was recorded LIVE at the Bellhouse in Brooklyn NY on November 20th 2025. It' features the divine talents of Scott Passarella (KOPPOK) on the keys, and our guardian drum angel Max Ash on said drums. Sometimes you get in a taxi cab and your life changes forever. This is one of those times. Wanna support the show? Join us at Offbookclubhouse.com for ad free episodes and our video archive! Upcoming tour dates at offbooklive.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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