Hard Rock Presents Renowned Emmy-Nominated Comedian Jeff Ross in a New Theatrical Solo Show Take A Banana For The Ride

Ross will embark on an eight-city tour this summer exclusively at Hard Rock live venues before heading to Broadway

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock proudly announces that its live venues nationwide will be the exclusive stages for comedy fans to see Emmy-nominated comedian Jeff Ross, internationally known as "The Roastmaster General", and his new one-man show, Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride, before heading to Broadway.

Hot off the record-breaking success of his Emmy-nominated "GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): Tom Brady" for Netflix, Ross offers audiences a strikingly rare insight into his life with Take A Banana For The Ride, a hilarious and cathartic comedic experience about life and human resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather's practical and loving travel advice, this exhilaratingly intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America's Roastmaster – but don't expect to get away un-skewered.

"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 Jeff Ross. "I'm honored and excited by the opportunity to share my origin story of how I became the 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."

"Hard Rock venues are synonymous with incredible entertainment and Jeff Ross's groundbreaking one-man comedy show exemplifies our commitment to bringing unforgettable experiences to our guests," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment and Brand at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "We are excited to give Hard Rock comedy fans the opportunity to catch Jeff's terrific show this summer before he takes it to the Great White Way."

Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride will play in eight cities across the country this summer:

• Bristol, VA -- Friday, June 27, 2025 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
• Cincinnati, OH -- Saturday, June 28, 2025 Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
• Gary, IN -- Friday, July 11, 2025 Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
• Rockford, IL -- Saturday, July 12, 2025 Hard Rock Casino Rockford
• Atlantic City, NJ -- Friday, July 18, 2025 & Saturday, July 19, 2025 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
• Tampa, FL -- Thursday, July 24, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
• Orlando, FL -- Friday, July 25, 2025 Hard Rock Live Orlando
• Hollywood, FL -- Sunday, July 27, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Following the exclusive Hard Rock engagement, Ross will make his Broadway debut when the show heads to New York for a limited engagement, at a theater to be announced.

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. 

Through https://entertainment.hardrock.com/jeff-ross and www.roastmastergeneral.com, fans can access presale tickets Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. local – Friday, April 25 at 9:59 a.m. local and on sale tickets Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. local.

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SOURCE Hard Rock International