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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

See The Roastmaster Jeff Ross and His Funny Friends Toast Take a Banana for the Ride's Opening Night

Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, written and performed by comedian Jeff Ross (aka the Roastmaster General), opened at the Nederlander Theatre on August 18. Directed by Stephen Kessler, the show will hav…

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Outside the Nederlander after Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride

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Monday, August 18, 2025

Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride

by Jacob Malizio

Legendary comic Jeff Ross returns home for his long-awaited Broadway debut in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE — a hilarious, heartfelt one-man show about laughing through the pain, the importance of having thick s…

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Comedy show cuts to the heart of a roastmaster

by Jacob Malizio

Thus, it is pleasantly surprising that Ross’s new solo show Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride is very silly, disarmingly sweet, and engagingly straightforward. To have built a reputation on potty humor th…

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Review Roundup: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Opens On Broadway

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE opens tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man s…

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Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, Another Jersey Boy’s Story

by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ A comedian delivers nice family dish instead of a steaming roast The post Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, Another Jersey Boy’s Story appeared first on New York Stage Review.

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Review: Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride on Broadway—When Life Gives You Lemons, Roast Them

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‘Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride’ peels back a comic’s tragic past to mixed results (Broadway review)

by Thom Geier

Jeff Ross has earned the moniker “Roastmaster General” for a brand of insult comedy he’s honed on stage and in multiple Comedy Central specials over the years. But he proves himself to be a big softie in …

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Big Banana Energy

by Mason Pilevsky

Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride – 15 August 2025 With a title lovingly embraced from the grandfather who always wanted Jeff Ross have a snack for the road, Jeff Ross deftly navigates the space where com…

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Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride–An Overly Sentimental Comedic Journey

by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ The comedian known as "The Roastmaster General" tells his life story in his confessional Broadway show. The post Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride–An Overly Sentimental Comedic Journey ap…

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Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride

by Darryl Reilly

The veteran comedian’s hilarious and moving show deals with death, grief, and personal illness; his dog makes an appearance and the audience gets bananas. The post Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride appear…

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Photos: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE First Look

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, began previews Tuesday, August 5 at the Nederlander Theatre and will celebrate Opening Night tonight, Monday, August 18, for an eight-week…

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Two Strangers, Cats Broadway Bound. Bubbling Over Edinburgh. Stageworthy News of the Week.

by Jonathan Mandell

“Gypsy” closed last night, “Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride” is opening tonight. Two more shows will close on Broadway by the end of the month, and no more will open until September 16. But these …

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/10/25 - MAMMA MIA! Hits Top 5 in First Week of Previews

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 8/10/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical grosses, cumulative …

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Will Offer In-Person Rush Tickets

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, will offer an in-person rush policy, in addition to the previously announced digital ticket lottery policy. The show began previews Tuesda…

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Offer $45 Lottery Tickets

Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE is launching a digital ticket lottery! The show is set to begin previews tonight, Tuesday, August 5 at the Nederlander Theatre, with an Opening Night on Monday, August 18, …

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Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride Begins Its Broadway Engagement Tonight

by Broadway.com

Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, written and performed by comedian Jeff Ross (aka the Roastmaster General), begins performances at the Nederlander Theatre on August 5. Directed by Stephen Kessler, the s…

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Jeff Ross Brings Life, Laughs and Legacy to His Broadway Solo Show Take a Banana for the Ride

by Hayley Levitt

"You think Mufasa dying was emotional? Wait 'til you see my show." Jeff Ross, known in insult comedy circles as the Roastmaster General, is bringing his autobiographical solo show Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for…

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Jeff Ross on Making His Broadway Debut in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE

by Broadway.com

Hear from comedian Jeff Ross as he gears up for his Broadway debut in JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE. Get tickets to JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE: https://www.broadway.com/shows/jeff-ross-take-…

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Stranger Things Star Louis McCartney, Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and More on The Broadway Show

by Broadway.com

Summer marches on in New York City, and so do all the hit shows lining the streets of the Theater District. Check out the latest on this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. See Tony nominee…

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Monday, July 28, 2025