Tomatoes
tried to Kill me
But Banjos Saved My Life

An Award Winning, Inspirational True Story
Keith Alessi playing a banjo

Accolades

Awards

Winner
Fringe Encore Series
New York City
Sold Out Run
Off Broadway
Winner
Most Inspirational
New York City

Reviews & Press

Buzz4good TV-It's All About The Music
Buzz4good TV-It's All About The Music
March 7, 2025

Keith does an interview for an episode on Buzz4good TV.

Global News Edmonton
Global News Edmonton
February 18, 2025

Global News Interview Edmonton

5 Star Review- PLAYBILL (Edinburgh)
5 Star Review- PLAYBILL (Edinburgh)
August 13, 2024

Written by Margaret Hall

Audience Feedback

Thoughtful, touching biography. Being an expat Canadian living in NYC, having grown up at a similar time too, I was personally engaged yet the material was not only touching and graciously presented, the performance was poignant. Everyone in the audience felt it; there was a subtle unifying connection. It was uplifting and inexplicable definitely in the mix, making it a lasting contentment of shared experience.

Loved the show... I laughed... I cried... I walked away with good lessons...

Very touching. Good performance.