Is Anyone All Right?

By: Thomas F. F. Snyder

Narrated by: Michael Langsner

Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

In this musical romantic comedy, with actors, singers, and full orchestra, meet Emily who may or may not be with the right guy. She gets plenty of time to wonder about him as he haunts the pub where she works. Meet Ben, a twenty-something teacher who may one day find the courage to approach the miraculous beauty studying at the back of that pub. And meet Pablo, the handsome and awkward Spaniard, an unlikely hero who puts the pub back in post-puberty-based musical romantic comedies.

This charming and witty AudioMusical™ was written by the creator and musical director of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist on Comedy Central.

©2015 Thomas F. F. Snyder (P)2015 Thomas F. F. Snyder

Worth it

Super fun and unique idea to make an audio musical. Fun plot and characters. Short enough to listen to in a few hours, so it's perfect for a short road trip.

A romance with a twist of rhyme

Would you listen to Is Anyone All Right? again? Why?

I would listen to 'Is Anyone All Right' again just for the songs and the accents. Do you like Richard Rogers? Then you will like this. The songs stay with you after the credits.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Is Anyone All Right??

The 'Aha' moment when I began to wonder just who was falling for whom.

What does Michael Langsner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Michael does a nice job making the story flow from song to dialog and back.

If you could take any character from Is Anyone All Right? out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I want to take Ben out to dinner and give him a good talking-to.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Snyder has perfectly captured the romantic feel of some of the classic musicals by combining lush, melodic arrangements with clever lyrics. The songs reveal some of the thoughts and feelings that nicely round out the characters and bring the story to life.

Audio musical? What's that?

"Is Anyone All Right?" is truly a unique experience. Part stage play, part audio book and with heaping helpings of the humor, natural dialogue and compelling characters Tom Snyder's works are known for, this is a must-listen for anyone who likes to laugh, has questions about love, or just isn't sure of the answer to the question: "Am I OK?"

A light hearted romantic musical that sure to tickle your funny bone and put a smile on your face.

Funny, entertaining, endearing, and the perfect ending. A light hearted romance for, well, anyone.

The music was especially good. It gave the listener a nice little reprieve to just sit back, relax and and enjoy the song without concentrating on the storyline for fear of missing something important. The timing was perfect. I could see this or others by Thomas F. F. Snyder as a series or podcast.

Exceptional Character, Plot, & Music Craftsmanship

Each character is unique and interesting. Well structured plot with especially strong dialog. Songs, all solos, fit right in.

A touching reflection on love and obsession

I really enjoyed all the characters - very believable and sympathetic - and the story was romantic and absorbing. The songs were a plus, and an ingenious use of audiobook format!

Like friends

I'm listening for the third time and yet keep expecting the story to continue. The characters are friends and left me wanting more. Funny, clever, sweet--my commute flies by in the best of company.

Fantastic!

What did you love best about Is Anyone All Right??

Fun and engaging story with terrific writing and great singing! Loved the plot and characters and music. Witty and clever and all-around enjoyable!

What about Michael Langsner’s performance did you like?

The narration really brought each character to life!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This had me laughing out loud and really caring about what would happen with the characters.

Any additional comments?

Definitely recommend for a fun entertaining enjoyable listen!

Funny and sweet, I loved it!

I've always been a big fan of Broadway and movie musicals. IS ANYONE ALL RIGHT? by Tom Snyder (of TV's Dr. Katz and Home Movies) tips its hat to the classics while maintaining a contemporary feel. It has all the best elements: conflict, humor, romance, plus wonderful original melodies. I fell in love with the characters as I listened to the audio book. Then I listened again, and sang along. What's really unique and cool about this musical is that it's made for audio, so it's a very "visual" listening experience. It's an audio book with a kick. An Audio Musical!

Musical theater in audio format!

As a regular listener of audiobooks, I found this to be a welcome change from my usual fare. I haven't been to a live musical in many years, but "Is Anyone All Right?" brought back some of that feeling. Narration effectively replaced the visual aspect of the "play".
The story is lighthearted, even silly at times, with quirky characters. Some of the humor appealed to my "nerdy" side. Although the ending was predictable, it was still satisfying. Musicals should have happy endings, right?
I enjoyed the music even more upon a second listening, due to better knowledge of their context in the storyline. The songs varied widely in style, and were neither too long nor too numerous. The two principal actors had particularly fine voices. I enjoyed their performances very much. Though not obvious, background instrumental music enhanced critical scenes.
I understand that this is the very first "AudioMusical." I hope the author produces more. I think this new format has lots of potential. "Is Anyone All Right?" was a pleasant 2-hour escape to a virtual theater via earbuds..