
Keith Alessi presents :Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Fri 12 Mar 2027 8:00pm
Category: Theatre
About Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
This isn’t just a show, it’s a cause. A heartfelt passion project that began as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn, it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. The show has raised over $1.2 Million Canadian Dollars for various charities including cancer organizations, music programs, community groups, and artist funding and development.
Keith shares his exceptional true story of leaving the world of corporate board rooms behind to follow his long-delayed passion—playing the banjo! When faced with a deadly cancer battle, his musical pursuit took him on a journey that became the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling, heartfelt humor and music, Keith’s story is an uplifting tale of challenge, triumph, and the the healing power of the arts and music.
The show has sold out runs across Canada, Off-Broadway in New York City, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland 3 years in a row.
5 Stars
Storytelling at its finest.Playbill
0 Stars
Poignant, hopeful, and utterly compelling.Theatre Weekly




