Keith Alessi's one-man show, “Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life”, has garnered critical acclaim, receiving five-star reviews and achieving sold-out performances during its Off-Broadway run in 2019. The show continued its success with multiple sell-outs at both the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and across North America. Through this performance, Alessi shares his transformative personal story, detailing his path from a corporate CEO to a cancer survivor, and ultimately, a banjo player whose music and storytelling have inspired audiences worldwide. Over 370 performances and counting, the show has raised over $1million Canadian for charities worldwide—literally turning hardship into hope. Now, it returns to Southwest Florida, bringing a message of hope and inspiration to The Lab’s stage. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a show that transforms personal struggle into universal inspiration—it’s a gift to the heart of the community. Performance dates: January 28, 29 at 7:30 pm
The Laboratory Theater of Florida is at 1634 Woodford Ave, FORT MYERS, FL.
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FIRST DATE
Pompano Beach Cultural Center (2/6 - 2/15) | |
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RACHEL MATZ HUNTER in BROADWAY BUBBALA: SONGS WITH HEART & CHUTZPAH
Adolf & Rose Levis JCC (1/29 - 1/29) | |
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Miss Nelson is Missing
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre (3/31 - 4/24) | |
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Blues Rock Titans Unite: Albert Castiglia with Special Guest Alex Lopez at Richey Suncoast Theatre
Richey Suncoast Theatre (1/29 - 1/29) | |
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Dial M for Murder
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre (5/13 - 6/7) | |
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Man of La Mancha
Maltz Jupiter Theatre (3/17 - 4/5) | ||
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THE NOTEBOOK
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (4/27 - 5/3) | |
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COLOR THE WORLD!
Countess De Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community H.S. (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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