Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life at The Laboratory Theater of Florida
Dates: 1/28/2026 - 1/29/2026
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The Laboratory Theater of Florida
1634 Woodford Ave
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Phone: 2398234613
Tickets: $25.00
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
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