“Defending the Caveman” Will Put a Smile on Your Face

I recently spent a delightful evening laughing at the show “Defending the Caveman” at the D in downtown Las Vegas.

The theater is small and intimate, and there are no bad seats. The price of admission is a reasonable $36.95. Website VIP is 46.95 for priority seating. Platinum VIP is 61.95 and includes premium seating, a drink and souvenir T-shirt and photo.

This is my second time seeing this show. If I go to a show more than once you know it is hilarious because I would never return to a comedy show that didn’t make me laugh. I actually enjoyed this second viewing even more than the first, and I would go again.

Kevin Burke has been performing the one-man Broadway show “Defending the Caveman” in Las Vegas for ten years, and its longevity speaks volumes. “Caveman” is the longest running solo play in Broadway history. “Caveman” examines male/female relationships from prehistoric times to the present. His set is simple, just two prehistoric paintings and a few rocks. Kevin is adept at interacting with the audience in a humorous way and making them feel like they are part of the show.

I am of the opinion that some men are assholes, but I will concede that after watching Kevin’s show I am willing to entertain the notion that maybe they are just “different.” Anyone who has ever been in a relationship can identify with the themes in this show. It uses humor to illustrate gender dichotomies. You will find yourself nodding in agreement multiple times. You may even find yourself thinking about certain male/female issues in ways that you never thought of them before. Defending the Caveman gives you something to think about.

Mr. Burke presents the “hunter” VS “gatherer” theories in such a charming way that I found myself (briefly) having warm and fuzzy feelings towards men by the end of the show. Sometimes Vegas-goers will bypass the smaller shows when they are in town and go looking for the big productions, but I guarantee if you see this show you won’t be sorry.

Even if you go into this show in a bad mood, you will come out with a smile on your face; an invaluable gift that Kevin Burke bestows upon his audience.

Performances are 8:40 p.m. nightly at the D Showroom at the D Las Vegas.
Tickets can be bought here or by calling 702-388-2111.

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