Take a Banana For the Ride
Broadway Tickets: Show Recently Closed on Broadway
Take a Banana For the Ride on Broadway Show Recently Closed
Take a Banana For the Ride Summary
- Show Status: Recently Closed
- Genre: Play
- Take a Banana For the Ride is 90 minutes long, and does not have an intermission.
- 8 Shows per week
- Popularity Index: 26
- Previews Began: August 5, 2025
- Show Opened : August 18, 2025
- Show Closed: September 28, 2025
Jeff Ross's one-man show, is a journey through his life of laughter and loss. This semi-autobiographical show touches on some of the most poignant moments in the comedian’s career to chronicle how he became The Roastmaster General.
What's Take a Banana For the Ride Like?
This intimate solo performance combines raw humor, songs, personal stories (including Jeff Ross’s cancer journey and the influence of his grandfather), and elements of live roasting.
It’s named after Ross's grandfather’s loving piece of advice: “Take a banana for the ride.” The show offers a different side of Ross beyond his “Roastmaster General” persona.
Is Take a Banana For the Ride Good for Kids?
The show contains adult-themed humor, occasional rough language, and volunteer roasting segments, which may include some discomfort or mild shock value
The show runs about 90 minutes with no intermission, a relatively short runtime for a Broadway performance.
It blends heartfelt family stories, songs, and jokes—some touching on themes like grief, resilience, and aging. It's a comedic memoir, more reflective than kid-centric
Take a Banana For the Ride Box Office Data
Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 09/28/25
| This Week's Gross | $267,034.00 |
| Last Week's Gross | $240,888.00 |
| Gross Difference $ | $26,146.00 |
| Gross Difference % | +10.3% |
| Average Ticket Price | $56.09 |
| Seats Sold | 4,761 |
| Total Seating Capacity | 9,480 |
| Top Ticket Price | $194.50 |
| No. of Performances | 8 |
| Capacity This Week | 50.22% |
| Capacity Last Week | 37.88% |
| Capacity Difference % | +12.34% |
Theatre Information
Nederlander Theatre
208 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10019
New York, NY 10019
Seats:
1,232
Entrance:
41st Street between 7th and 8th avenues
Theatre
Information
Take a Banana For the Ride Marquee
Gallery
Cast Members
- Himself
- Jeff Ross
Producers
Eric Nederlander
Robert Nederlander Jr.
Marc Cornstein
Tony Eisenberg
Showtown Productions
Production Credits
- Director
- Stephen Kessler
- Dramaturg
- Seth Barrish
Creative Team
- Writer
- Jeff Ross