About this episode
Originally staged at Nederlander Theatre during an eight-week limited Broadway engagement in 2025, the production unveiled a rare autobiographical portrait of the Emmy-nominated comedian, tracing the early experiences and family relationships that shaped both his voice and his career. Developed specifically for the stage and shaped in performance before live audiences, the work represents Ross's first theatrical solo show following more than three decades in stand-up and television comedy.Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride was directed on Broadway by Stephen Kessler (Vegas Vacation,Paul Williams: Still Alive), with creative consultation by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), dramaturgy by Seth Barrish (Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool), and music direction by Asher Denburg. The Broadway show was produced by Eric Nederlander, Robert Nederlander Jr., Marc Cornstein, and Tony Eisenberg, with ShowTown Productions serving as Executive Producer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.
