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JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE at Nederlander Theatre

Dates: 8/5/2025 - 9/28/2025

Eric Nederlander, Robert Nederlander Jr., Marc Cornstein, and Tony Eisenberg, with ShowTown Productions serving as Executive Producer
208 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036
10036, NY 10036

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Hot off the record-breaking success of his Emmy-nominated “GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): Tom Brady” for Netflix, 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 skin, and resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, the 90-minute, exhilaratingly intimate performance is the result of a 30-year journey in comedy: a cathartic mix of touching family stories, dangerous jokes, and songs that stay with you long after the curtain falls. No two shows are exactly alike, but each reveals the Roastmaster General at his most unguarded — raw, reflective, and ridiculously funny. Directed by Stephen Kessler, with creative consultation by Jeff Calhoun, and dramaturgy by Seth Barrish.

Cast and Creative Team for JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE at Nederlander Theatre

Cast

Jeff Ross

Writer and Performer

JEFF ROSS is making his Broadway debut. Known worldwide as The Roastmaster General, he has ruthlessly roasted prisoners, pop stars, and Presidents. Most recently, Jeff executive produced and starred in the Emmy-nominated “Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady”, which streamed live to the largest weekly audience ever for a Netflix special. Jeff uses his stand-up specials to spotlight social issues he cares deeply about, including “Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals” (filmed in a maximum-security jail), “Jeff Ross Roasts Cops”, and “Jeff Ross Roasts the Border” (filmed on both sides of the Mexican border fence in the Rio Grande Valley). He supports and fundraises for causes close to his heart, such as the U.S.O., Meals on Wheels America, the Scleroderma Research Foundation, and Planned Parenthood.

Creative Team

Stephen Kessler

Director

Jeff Calhoun

Creative Consultant

Seth Barrish

Dramaturg

Beowulf Borrit

Set Design

Toni-Leslie James

Costume Design

Adam Honoré

Lighting Design

Daniel Lundberg

Sound Design

Stefania Bulbarella

Projection Design

Asher Denburg

Music Direction

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208 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036
10036, NY 10036

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