A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition)

By: Laura Benanti

Narrated by: Laura Benanti, Vern, Matt Giroveanu, Daniel Tepper, Katie Hammond, Kiki Mikkelson, Julie Feltman, Rachel Bouton, Mikey Cakes

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and celebration - but not all holiday parties run smoothly. When Tony Award winner Laura Benanti's party goes south, she's saved by a few uninvited guests...and the greatest improvised holiday musical of all time. This completely off-the-wall tribute to the holiday season features the improv troupe Vern (Matt Giroveanu, Julie Feltman, Rachel Bouton, Mikey Cakes, Daniel Tepper, Katie Hammond, and Kikki Mikkelson) and special guest Laura Benanti. Vern's live show was directed by Rebecca Vigil, with piano man Dan Reitz and drums from Sarah Mullins. Enjoy this special extended edition of "A Very Improvised Holiday Musical!"

©2017 Vern Improv (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

Stand-Up & Jokes

Goofy, merry, and fun!

What made the experience of listening to A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition) the most enjoyable?

Love Vern - these folks can make up an entire musical on the spot. It's magical to hear it happen, just expect it to go to some pretty weird places. Plus, Laura Benanti's voice is INDEED angelic.

Forget the Yule log! VERN IS ON FIRE!

I cackled out loud while listening to this at work. I’ve seen this group live. It’s amazing that they’re expanding to Audible. I want more, and I want it now.

Tremendous! ...ly good!

Would you consider the audio edition of A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition) to be better than the print version?

I wasn't aware there's a print version!

What other book might you compare A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition) to and why?

A Very Improvised Holiday Musical is incomparable.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Is it cheating to say Vern?

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

"Y'all ready for dill?!"

Any additional comments?

Time to listen again!

Funny & Talented Group - A Great Listen

I love musical improv and really enjoyed this. The group has a bunch of interesting personalities and I thought they had an infectious energy. Would be interested in hearing more from them.

A Very Fun Listen

Where does A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I haven't heard many live comedy audiobooks so it certainly stands out on in my collection.

What other book might you compare A Very Improvised Holiday Musical (Extended Edition) to and why?

It reminded me more of when I watched Whose Line Is It Anyway on TV, except they also created a musical from the audience's suggestions. Very clever!

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

The ensemble together with Laura Benanti were very energetic.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

After a very funny show, the message of connecting with others in real life was very moving - especially around the holidays.

Any additional comments?

I'd recommend it to all for something completely different and fun! My husband and I laughed many times together, especially at the "Little Denmark" bits and emoji scene.