# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Keith Alessi's one-man show, “Tomatoes Tried to K*ll 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 $1 million 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
-----NEW SHOWS ADDED -----
January 29 at 2:00 pm
January 30 at 2:00 pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/tomatoes-tried-to-kll-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life/200029325234017
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901
- **lat**: 26.64568
- **long**: -81.86355
- **full address**: 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life being held?
  - **A:** Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life?
  - **A:** Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life is organized by The Laboratory Theater of Florida.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Tomatoes Tried to K*ll Me But Banjos Saved My Life sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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