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JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025

Jeff Ross is bringing his Broadway show to Netflix. Take A Banana For The Ride, the solo show written and performed by the comedian, will be filmed and is set to debut on the streamer sometime next year.

Review Roundup: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE plays the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!

Photos: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos for Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Up on the Marquee: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 8, 2025

Performances are officially underway for the new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE. The new show will celebrate Opening Night on Monday, August 18 at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!

JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Will Offer In-Person Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

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.

JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Offer $45 Lottery Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE is launching a digital ticket lottery! Learn more about the Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Video: Jeff Ross Discusses Bringing His Life Story to Broadway in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025

Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited The View to preview the new production and explained why he decided to do the show now, having first written it 30 years ago. Watch the full interview here!

Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2025

Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited TODAY to preview the new production. Watch the interview, where he discusses the backstory of the title, his health struggles, and more.

Jeff Ross' TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE to Open on Broadway This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Emmy-nominated comedian Jeff Ross – internationally known as “The Roastmaster General” will make his Broadway debut this summer, when his new one-man show, JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE, opens at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more!

The Creative Coalition Awards $220,000 in Grants to Filmmakers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 11, 2021

Jenrette will share the story of a young Black girl who goes on a journey to combat obesity and free herself from her family’s “big boned” label. Kessler will explore obesity in comedy and speak to some of today’s biggest comedians about the weight of being overweight.

Review: Long Beach Ballet's Stunning Holiday Classic THE NUTCRACKER Named the Best-Loved in the U.S. for 2018
by Shari Barrett - Jan 1, 2019

The Long Beach Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER has been seen by millions of people worldwide, including live audiences totaling more than 400,000 in Long Beach, 70,000 in Pasadena, hundreds of thousands throughout Asia (as performed by the Chinese Guangzhou Ballet), and millions more on television. And now that I can count myself among those entertained by the talented troupe of dancers, I can assure you LAB's overall production is so magnificent on all levels that even those who think they do not like ballet will certainly enjoy it, along with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score conducted by Dr. Roger Hickman.

Miami Art Guide Presents Jamie dePasquale's EXPLORATION AND EVOLUTION: GAME OF LIFE SERIES
by Molly Tracy - Sep 30, 2016

In 1976 Jamie dePasquale began his art series with his pattern paintings, inspired by a viewing of a horse against a brick wall that would help influence his idea of electric, 3 dimensional images. Pretty abstraction with an idea of vandalism through his ripped canvas. He went on to show his work at the Monique Knowlton Gallery. Showing a variety of his cartoon portrait, stylized, non-existent animals.

PAUL WILLIAMS STILL ALIVE Set for LA Release Today, 6/22
by Movies News Desk - Jun 22, 2012

Paul Williams STILL ALIVE, directed by Stephen Kessler, will be released theatrically in Los Angeles today, June 22nd at the Nuart with a national rollout to follow.