All adventures come to an end. Emmy-nominated comedian and noted celebrity roaster Jeff Ross's one-man show Take a Banana for the Ride closes on Broadway September 28. The production, which opened at the Nederlander Theatre August 18, began its Broadway run August 5.
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).
The production was taped twice by Netflix September 27, for a future release to be announced.
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In the 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. “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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Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride
