Tomatoestried to Kill meBut Banjos Saved My Life
But Banjos Saved My Life
An Award Winning, Inspirational True Story
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Awards
SOLD OUT RUN
OFF-BROADWAY
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2025, 2024, 2023
EDINBURGH
WINNER
MOST INSPIRATIONAL
NEW YORK CITY
Reviews & Press
Banjo-playing performer strikes a chord with Calgary audiences
January 20, 2020
For two weeks, Keith Alessi didn’t know if he was going to live or die. “It was a heck of a wake-up call,” said Alessi of the time he spent in hospital fighting cancer. “You really do reflect upon what have I done with my life?”
CTV News Calgary Interview
January 16, 2020
Lunchbox Theatre presents a must see show where the banjo has a starring role.
Keith Alessi - CBC Calgary Eyeopener Interview
January 9, 2020
Audience Feedback
Very good show. Heartfelt and moving. Enjoyable.