Jeff Ross, the "Roastmaster General," brings his incisive and unfiltered humor to stages everywhere. Get tickets for an unforgettable live comedy experience with the mexticket of the roast.
Jeff Ross, born Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz on September 13, 1965, is a dominant force in the comedy world, primarily recognized as the "Roastmaster General." His career took off in the 1990s, establishing himself as a mainstay of the New York Friars Club roasts and later, the highly successful Comedy Central Roasts, where he has aimed his sharp wit at celebrities like Justin Bieber, Bruce Willis, and Donald Trump. Ross's style encompasses insult comedy, observational comedy, black comedy, and satire, focusing on popular culture, American politics, and current events. He doesn't just shine in roasts; Ross has also created and starred in series like "The Burn with Jeff Ross" and "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle." His comedy specials, such as "Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals" and "Jeff Ross Roasts Cops," have used humor to address complex social issues.
He has published the book "I Only Roast the Ones I Love" and has toured extensively, bringing his unique "speed-roasting" to global audiences, ensuring an electrifying and unforgettable live experience.
Jeff Ross's acclaimed one-man show is officially set to debut at Broadway's Hayes Theater on November 12, 2025, for a limited 10-week engagement, bringing his unique blend of roast and storytelling to the legendary stage.
The Netflix special 'GROAT: The Greatest Roast of All Time', where Ross had a standout performance, won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), cementing its cultural impact.
Ross appeared as a guest on 'The Joe Rogan Experience', discussing the evolution of his one-man show, the state of comedy, and his excitement for its upcoming Broadway run.
Following a successful summer leg, Ross announced new tour stops for his show in cities including Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia for October 2025, ahead of his Broadway residency.
The 'Roastmaster General' will film a new stand-up special for HBO, scheduled for an early 2026 taping, as confirmed in a deal announced in August. This marks his return to the network for a solo special.
The summer leg of the 'Take a Banana For the Ride' tour wrapped up in late July 2025, receiving critical acclaim for its blend of humor and personal storytelling across all eight cities.
In between tour dates, Jeff Ross remains a fixture at the legendary The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, frequently performing unannounced sets to test new material for his upcoming shows. (Ongoing)
During recent interviews, Ross has mentioned he is in the early stages of writing a follow-up to his 2009 book, 'I Only Roast the Ones I Love,' focusing on his more recent experiences. (August 2025)
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