Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster Jeff Ross's one-man show Take a Banana for the Ride opens on Broadway August 18. The play began its Broadway run August 5, and performances will continue at the Nederlander Theatre through September 29.

The play is directed on Broadway by Stephen Kessler (Vegas Vacation, Paul Williams: Still Alive), with creative consultation by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies) and dramaturgy by Seth Barrish (Mike Birbigilia: The Old Man & the Pool).

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In the new solo show, Ross offers audiences insight into his life as America’s Roastmaster. “Ever since my Aunt Bess took me to see Jackie Mason on Broadway when I was young, I’ve daydreamed about performing my own classy and uncensored one-man show,” said Ross in a previous statement. “I’m honored and excited by the opportunity to share my origin story of how I became the motherfuckin' Roastmaster General! This new show is designed to be a cathartic experience shared with others—I encourage you to bring friends that you care about, people that might be going through tough times. I will shake them out of it with an evening of uncensored jokes, uplifting stories, songs and even some live roasting of the bravest volunteers.”

Take a Banana for the Ride is produced by Eric Nederlander, Robert Nederlander Jr., Marc Cornstein, and Tony Eisenberg, with ShowTown Productions serving as executive producer.

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