Defending the Caveman, with Valentine, Returns to Philly

Due to popular demand for performances last fall, Defending the Caveman-- the longest-running solo show in Broadway history, will return to Philadelphia's Kimmel Center on Avenue of the Arts in March.

Starring local actor Vince Valentine, Defending the Caveman will play at the Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio from March 6 through March 18, 2007, with 14 performances. 

A comedy about men and women written by Rob Becker, Defending the Caveman earned a record as the longest-running solo show in Broadway history.  It has been seen by millions in more than 30 countries and in 15 different languages.

"With hilarious depictions of contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zone, Defending the Caveman presents the common themes in relationships that bring insight and humor to everyday situations," according to press materials.

Vince Valentine returns as the Caveman at the Kimmel Center's Innovation studio, where he performed the role in November 2006 and for eight months from October 2005 through May 2006.  He will continue to play this role on tour throughout the country.

Valentine, a Philadelphia native who now resides in Bellmawr, NJ, has been performing for years in clubs and in theaters. In 2002, he joined the cast of The Soapranos, an interactive parody of the HBO TV series. The show, produced by New York Dinner Theater, starred Valentine as Christopher and toured throughout the United States. He has also starred in Joey and Maria's Italian Wedding, The Godfathers' Meshuggener Wedding, and Crossing Under, also produced by New York Dinner Theater. He has appeared in the independent film that he co-wrote, Shut Up And Eat. He is also a noted stand-up and sketch comic.

Defending the Caveman is presented in association with Kimmel Center presents Broadway at the Academy. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is located at the southwest corner of Broad and Spruce Streets. The show plays in the Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m. 

Tickets are $47 (with group discounts for 20 or more) and are available at the Kimmel Center box office at Broad & Spruce Streets, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For ticket information, call 215-731-3333, for groups call 215-790-5883; or visit www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.