The Van Wezel Presents DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN

Defending the Caveman is a hilarious play about the ways men and women relate to each other and is performing at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on January 15th, 2010 at 8PM. Tickets are $30-$45 (with a limited number of "smart seats" priced at $10).

Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes. Defending the Caveman was written by comedian Rob Becker over a three year period during which he made an informal study of psychology, sociology, and prehistory. Originally opening in San Francisco in 1991 Defending the Caveman soon moved to Dallas. After a year in Dallas-now an irrefutable hit-Caveman went on to sold-out engagements in Washington DC, Philadelphia and Chicago, before opening on Broadway in 1995. Running two and a half years, playing 702 performances at the Helen Hayes Theater, Caveman entered the record books as the longest running solo play in Broadway history.

Still holding that record today, Defending the Caveman has gone on to become a worldwide, rock-solid tour-de-force. Having been translated into 16 different languages, Caveman has won the hearts of millions in more than 30 countries and is sure to win yours. Couples all across America (and around the world) are in love with Defending the Caveman.

Defending the Caveman is sponsored by Wilde Lexus of Sarasota.
For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box Office at 941- 953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. Dinner is available prior to most shows by Michael's on East at the Van Wezel by calling (941) 366-0007 or logging onto www.bestfood.com.

Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is celebrating its 40th anniversary of entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater, comedy and children's shows. Its mission is to present a broad spectrum of the world's finest performing artists in order to meet the diverse cultural needs of all of Southwest Florida's residents and visitors. The Van Wezel is also committed to bringing visiting artists into the community for meaningful education and outreach programs.