Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz

10/20/2025

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! 7PM JAZZY THESPIANS NIGHT at Theater For The New City...Tix: 212-2541109

Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz presents "JAZZY THESPIANS NIGHT", MONDAY, OCT 20TH 7 PM at Theater For The New City, 155 First Avenue and 10th Street, NYC ... CALL NOW FOR RES: 212-254-1109 or Advance TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1255331

10/16/2025

Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz presents "JAZZY THESPIANS NIGHT", MONDAY, OCT 20TH 7 PM at Theater For The New City, 155 First Avenue and 10th Street, NYC ... CALL NOW FOR RES: 212-254-1109 or Advance TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1255331

09/25/2025

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Barry Harris's "Sometimes Today Seems Like Yesterday" will be featured in my set list on Monday night at Theater for the New City. You are cordially invited to my "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" birthday concert... Join me if my singing Jazz (the music of the spirit) or producing Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz for the past 22 years has touched you or supported you in any way.., Always grateful to my mentor Dr. Barry Harris!
More info: romeneal.com

09/24/2025

06/23/2025

This will be a night you will never forget....Don't procrastinate, buy your tickets NOW!

Theater For The New City, Crystal Field presents
22nd Anniversary Celebration / Benefit Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz

Honorary Chairman:
TONY Award winning Choreographer of The WIZ,
George Faison
Special Guest Musicians :
Eric Lewis ELEW, James Carter, Akua Dixon, Andre Chez Lewis,
Ty Stephens, Richard Cummins, Patience Higgins, Gene Ghee,
Jennifer Jade Ledesna, Dick Griffin, Bernard Linnette, Tony Stevenson, Nick and Leonieke Scheuble, Antoinette Montague,
Bismillah Abdul-Hafeez, James McQuade, Angelo and Areo Lewis
including poets Caridad De La Luz and Liza Jessie Peterson

Monday, June 30 2025 7 PM $20
Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue (at 10th street) NYC, NY
TIX: 212-254-1109 or www.theaterforthenewcity.net
Complimentary Banana Puddin’ for ALL
Tix for VIP reception at 6 PM $50

RSVP only...No VIP tix sold on day of show...
contact Rome Neal:
718-288-8048 or [email protected]
romeneal.com

For online tickets: Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz 22nd Anniversary Celebration/Benefit at Theater For The New City, Monday, June 30,2025 7 PM $20 (PERFORMANCE ONLY)
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1243433
VIP Tickets $50 includes meet and greet and dinner
Zelle or Paypal: 718-288-8048 or [email protected]

06/22/2025

STILL IN FUNDRAISING MODE... As of today, thanks to those of you who believe in my mission to share the "Music of the Spirit" (JAZZ) with the world, showcasing young talented musicians and celebrating our elders of the music, as well hiring well over 1,000 musicians for work over the past 22 years ... "Time Flies When You're Having Fun!". However after making a request to YOU ALL, I have been able to raise $4,000 of the requested $10,000 to assist in programming for future Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz events.... With your help I can reach my set fundraising goal and continue the exciting work envisioned for up and coming Banana Puddin' Jazz events...
This campaign ends June 30th, the day we all celebrate the 22nd Anniversary Celebration/Benefit with an ALL STAR JAM SESSION at Theater For The New City, which will be a night for the Jazz history books.... Thank you to my many SPONSORS and CONTRIBUTORS over the past 22 years!
Here's a Special thank you to the SPONSORS as of today for the 22nd Anniversary:
Sponsors: Stephen McKinley Henderson , D. Smith, André Robin De Shields, Jazz Foundation of America, Nick Scheuble, Sheryl Renee Productions, Clarence Mosley, Commbs Brooklyn Printing,
Dr. Mona Vaughn-Scotta, Dr.Monika Davis,Malaika M.Scott, Black Repertory Group Theater Berkeley, Black Theatre Project, Suggs, Garland Core Jr., Clarence Mosley,Rob Fulton, Herm Doc Gray
Ishmael Reed, Ulysses Kilgore III, Lamon Faruq Fenner, Andrea Fulton Hollis Kinging, Sonia Lopez, Walk Tall Girl Productions Inc
Become a Banana Puddin’ SPONSOR or make your donation today:
Venmo: rome-neal-2
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
CashApp: $RNBJ18
Click more info. romeneal.com
Thank you to these small donations (can't always mention, but appreciated): Kim Clarke, Smith Rainbow Media, Vy Higginsen and Essence Revealed and Dennis Day

02/22/2025

Tonight's the night... For more information: romeneal.com

01/20/2025

The Shine Challenge 2025 is almost here!
World Premiere: January 30 - February 16... | Limited Run: Only 12 Performances
Theater for the New City
Tickets: Only $20! Don’t miss Ishmael Reed’s electrifying new play. Reserve your seat now: [https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1223261..

OKAY FOLKS TOMORROW IS THE BIG NIGHT!!! Have you ordered your tickets yet for ROME NEAL'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT AND CONCERT... Come early for dinner and

11/09/2024

"MY JAZZY NIECES" features Leonieke Scheuble and Mimi Block, two talented musicians who have had the honor of performing with jazz legends like Jon Hendricks, Joey DeFrancesco, Dr. Lonnie Liston Smith, Herbie Hancock, Bill Crow, and Dr. Barry Harris. This special performance is brought to the audience by Rome Neal and his Banana Puddin' Jazz family, promising an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Details:
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Theater For The New City
Tickets & Info: Visit romeneal.com or call (718) 288-8048

10/30/2024

10/30/2024

The evening Leonieke Scheuble playing piano and Mimi Block playing violin and singing, performed "Autumn In New York" at Rome Neal's 72nd Birthday celebration along with Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Nick Scheuble on drums to a standing ovation.... "My Two Jazzy Nieces" will be featured Nov 25th at Rome Neal Banana Puddin' Jazz at Theater For The New City... For more information: [email protected]