Entertainment
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost host comedy show on decommissioned ferry, report says
Variety reports that the comedians partnered with Snapple to hold a free event on their renovated Staten Island vessel.
The short version
- Pete Davidson and Colin Jost partnered with Snapple to host a free, one-night comedy show aboard their decommissioned Staten Island ferry.[Variety]
- The comedians previously purchased the retired John F. Kennedy ferry at a city auction in 2022 for $280,000.[Variety]
- The event served as a promotional venue while demonstrating progress on converting the vessel into a floating entertainment hub.[Variety]
Key facts
- Pete Davidson and Colin Jost joined an investor group to purchase the decommissioned John F. Kennedy ferry for $280,000 at a 2022 auction.[Variety]
- The ferry was built in 1965 and was retired due to mechanical failures.[Variety]
- The comedians partnered with Snapple to host a free floating comedy show on the vessel.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Ex-crew members previously claimed the retired ferry contained asbestos and roaches, and full renovation costs were predicted to reach millions.[Variety]
Sources
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