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Clark Education Fund Brings 'Defending the Caveman' to UCPAC

The hilarious, longest running solo play in Broadway history comes to Union County Performing Arts Center to make peace between the sexes through laughter.

Experience a real Broadway sensation, just moments from home. On February 25, couples are sure to be roaring with laughter, sharing knowing glances, and asking whether comedy really could give couples therapy a run for its money. With hilarious insight on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone while warming the heart. Defending the Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves, about all the ways that men and woman fight, laugh and love.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $55. VIP ($55) ticketholders are invited to a complimentary dessert and coffee reception with the performer after the show.  Tickets are on sale now at the UCPAC box office at 732-499-8226, or visit ucpac.org.

Caveman’s “outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap” (Chicago Sun Times) has made it “a comic phenomenon” (New York Times) that has won the hearts of millions in more than 35 countries and is sure to win yours.

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Written by comedian Rob Becker over a three year period that included an informal study of psychology, sociology, and prehistory, Defending the Caveman is full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women, making it the perfect entertainment option for couples or groups of friends. It takes an understanding look at the ways men and women relate to each other. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy discusses the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes. The content is ageless; appropriate for young couples, parents, grandparents… anyone who has ever lived with or loved a mate. Tickets to this show make a wonderful anniversary, birthday or Valentine’s Day gift, too.

Defending the Caveman will be performed by Philadelphia native and renowned comic Vince Valentine, who has been performing the show since 2004.

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TICKET INFORMATION

Defending the Caveman tickets are available at UCPAC.org, 732-499-8226 or at the box office of the beautifully restored Union County Performing Arts Center theatre located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, NJ. The theatre is located within short walking distance to many excellent restaurants and pubs for convenient pre-show dinner or afterglow cocktails.

As a special bonus, the show’s sponsor, the Clark Education Fund, Inc. will be providing complimentary shuttle service between the Rahway parking deck and theatre continuously before and after the show.

A portion of proceeds from this performance will benefit the Clark Education Fund. The mission of the Clark Education Fund is to supplement classroom learning by providing grants for innovative educational classroom programs and materials.

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