Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
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Threshold Repertory Theatre 84 Society Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Image: Keith AlessiPhoto: Erika Conway
Keith Alessi Brings His Inspirational True Story To Charleston!
SOLD OUT OFF-BROADWAY! DON’T MISS THIS INTERNATIONALLY TOURED TRUE STORY COMING TO CHARLESTON MAY 24-26!
Fresh off a successful run in Adelaide, Australia, this award winning, inspirational true story makes its debut in Charleston, SC as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival May 24-26. All proceeds from ticket sales from these shows will go to support the Threshold Repertory Theatre.
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life isn’t just a show, it’s a cause. Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $720,000 as of April 2024 for various cancer, community, music and theatre charities.
When life takes an unexpected turn, Keith Alessi finds that the healing power of music becomes the key to saving his life. This authentic true story is one sure to leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams.
The show has been highly awarded and has toured internationally, including sold out runs across Canada, Off-Broadway in New York City, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
★★★★★ Global News Edmonton
★★★★★“Alessi’s inspirational and compelling tale will pluck at your heartstrings, claw hammer style.”~Winnipeg Free Press
★★★★“A sold-out fringe classic!” ~British Theatre Guide (Edinburgh)
★★★★ “You should go to experience the warmth of Alessi and his story which will last way beyond the hour you spend listening to him talk and play” ~Stage Whispers (Australia)
LOCATION:
Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 Society Street, Charleston, SC
DATES/ TIMES:
May 24 @ 5:00pm
May 25 @ 5:00pm
May 26 @ 5:00pm