JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Reviews

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 8:35pm

10:00 embargo lift for this one.

Updated On: 8/18/25 at 08:35 PM

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 9:10pm

https://theaterpizzazz.com/jeffs-rosss-ride-is-a-delight-with-or-without-a-banana/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMQriBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjRdEIoJp_4oMYabgeLLhcSccz8T4E73mYUG00HszDIAS7Iukgmo0h-vtlIT_aem_psIRrozWYRx-IwniDzwN1w

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:02pm

Theatremania is positive

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:16pm

Regardless of the reviews, for those who still might be unaware, Jeff Ross had inapproprate relationships with a minor who was 15 at the time, this was found credible enough that New Yorker Magazine ran a story about it in 2020 after confirming details with 7 sources.

Article 

He is also a participant in numerous Trump/MAGA friendly podcast/comedy shows, including appearing as a special guest this past weekend at KILL TONY at MSG hosted by Trump supporter and bigot Tony Hinchliffe

Additionally the lead producer of this show Eric Nederlander threatened to commit violence against his second ex-wife to the point she took out and was granted a restraining order against him, which he then claimed was because of postpartum depression

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/eric-nederlander-briefly-wed-jerry-seinfelds-wife-postpartum/story?id=15851705

There are many ways to spend money on Broadway right now, please consider not putting it in these peoples pockets.

Updated On: 8/19/25 at 10:16 PM

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:19pm

Laura Collins-Hughes at the New York Times is mixed-positive (not a Critic's Pick)

Updated On: 8/18/25 at 10:19 PM

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:27pm

3/5 from Adam Feldman at TimeOut

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 10:52pm

I have had multiple friends so I highly respect rave about this. Just about all of them went for either free or TDF price. But they LOVED it. They also thought I’d love it as I’ve been battling some grief demons. 
 

I won’t go. Not even for free. I cannot stomach it knowing the credible accusation, and the politics he freely associates with.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:08pm

DTLI Consensus: The Roastmaster General peels away some of his comedic skin to offer touching life stories and sage advice in his surprisingly heartfelt Broadway bow.

6 positive (including the NYT), 2 mixed, 2 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/jeff-ross-take-a-banana-for-the-ride/

[quizking101]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:08pm

iluvtheatertrash said: "I won’t go. Not even for free. I cannot stomach it knowing the credible accusation, and the politics he freely associates with."

…okay? Your grandstanding is noted for the minutes.

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 8/18/25 at 11:48pm

quizking101 said: "iluvtheatertrash said: "I won’t go. Not even for free. I cannot stomach it knowing the credible accusation, and the politics he freely associates with."

…okay? Your grandstanding is noted for the minutes."

So is your unnecessary and obnoxious snark

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 8/19/25 at 8:36am

quizking101 said: "iluvtheatertrash said: "I won’t go. Not even for free. I cannot stomach it knowing the credible accusation, and the politics he freely associates with."

…okay? Your grandstanding is noted for the minutes."

Just a reminder that this is a discussion board. Where we discussed things. Like theater. And this is theater. So I’m discussing why I don’t wanna see it. If you don’t like it, you can just keep scrolling. You don’t need to be rude.

[inception]

Posted: 8/19/25 at 9:23am

I wish I hadn't read this thread last night before going to bed.  I had horrible nightmares.  This is frankly Epstein level conspiracy when you realize how many very famous people know about & are completely fine with the pedophiles among them.

The only hope is that an egotistic creep like this probably still has his collection of kiddie porn somewhere,  and that the NYPD or another law enforcement agency might give enough of a crap to do their job & arrest this predator.

Updated On: 8/19/25 at 09:23 AM

[1 Minute Critic]

Posted: 8/19/25 at 11:18am

🍌 🍌 🍌 If you’re headed to the Nederlander Theatre for a barrage of foul-mouthed expletives for which comedian is known, you may find more laughs downtown at the Comedy Cellar in the West Village.

The show’s title pays tribute to Ross’s late grandfather, Pop Jack, who said, “You never know what’s going to happen…” An apt saying, which comes to fruition when Ross works the audience during the evening’s final moments. But this banana is more of a snack than a feast, leaving audiences hungry for the full-course roasting they likely came for. Full review HERE, it only takes a minute! ⏰