US EditionJeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roast
- Jeff Ross, known as the "roast master general," will make his Broadway debut this summer with a one-man show titled Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, opening on August 5 at the Nederlander Theatre.
- During a June 18 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ross discussed his colon cancer diagnosis and surgery that removed seven inches of his colon in summer 2024.
- Ross shared a humorous take on his illness, joking about the tumor he found during his first colonoscopy and referring to his condition with a joke about having a semicolon instead of a colon.
- In April 2025, Ross experienced a serious allergic reaction, leading to a hospital visit, and shared the news on Instagram, describing his swollen appearance from the reaction.
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Comedian Jeff Ross Reveals How Doctor Jokingly Delivered His Colon Cancer Diagnosis: 'Good News and Bad News'
The famed 'Roast' participant had seven inches of his colon surgically removed last yearCharley Gallay/Getty Jeff RossNEED TO KNOWDuring a June 18 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jeff Ross revealing a savage joke that his doctor delivered while sharing his colon cancer diagnosis"My oncologist was like, 'Jeff, the good news and bad news. The bad news is you're going to need six months of chemo. The good news is you lost your hair a long time ag…
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Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roast
Jeff Ross, the comedian known for hosting brutal roasts of celebrities, is coming to Broadway this summer with a one-man autobiographical show that will offer fans a softer side. The show will explore Ross’ close relatives, especially his maternal grandfather.…
Roastmaster General Jeff Ross Will Bring Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride to Broadway This Summer
Jeff Ross, nicknamed the "Roastmaster General" for his ubiquity at celebrity roasts, will come to Broadway with his solo show Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride. Performances will run from August 5 through September 29 at the Nederlander Theatre with an official August 18 opening. The limited eight-week Broadway engagement will follow Ross' summer tour. "Ever since my Aunt Bess took me to see Jackie Mason on Broadway when I was young, I’ve da…
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