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Defending the Caveman Celebrates 25th Anniversary
National Touring Production Performs at Skokie Theatre Aug 19 and 20
MadKap Productions is pleased to announce that the 25th anniversary, national touring production of Rob Becker's historic comedy, Defending The Caveman will return to Skokie Theatre for two performances, Saturday August 19 at 8:00 pm, and Sunday August 20 at 3:00 pm
Couples are sure to be roaring with laughter and sharing knowing glances while asking “Could comedy give couples therapy a run for its money?” With hilarious insight on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zone, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight through the funny bone and into the heart. Defending the Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves, about all the ways that men and woman fight, laugh and love.
Written by comedian Rob Becker over a three-year period during which he made an informal study of anthropology, prehistory, psychology, sociology and mythology, Defending the Caveman played for two and a half years on Broadway, making it the longest running solo play in Broadway’s history.
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Defending the Caveman offers a hilariously insightful prehistoric look at the original battle of the sexes. Full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women, Caveman is a must see for anyone who is, has ever been, or would like to be in a relationship. In addition to winning the hearts of audiences worldwide, Caveman has also garnered praise from a multitude of marriage and family therapists across the nation for its humorous exploration of the gender gap
Caveman is now in its ninth year in Las Vegas, currently playing seven days a week downtown at the “D” Hotel and Casino and tours all over the United States and around the world. At last count, Caveman has been performed in 45 different countries and been translated into more than 20 languages.
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“CAVEMAN is a nationwide comic phenomenon!” ~ The New York Times
“An outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap…" ~ Chicago Sun-Times
“Hysterically Funny! Couples who were seen arguing before the show, stroll out into the night holding hands.” ~ Variety
For tickets, or more information about DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN visit the Skokie Theatre website at www.SkokieTheatre.org or call 847-677-7761
