Comedic stage actor, playwright and star of “Defending the Caveman,” Kevin Burke, will take the stage for his 3,000th performance of “Defending the Caveman” on June 7 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
"3,000? Wow! It seems like it's only been 2,500! Seriously, though, it’s hard for me to wrap my head around that number,” said star Kevin Burke. “You'd think I'd have the script memorized by now."
Burke began his performing arts career as a backup drummer touring with a number of bands. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in acting and directing from Indiana University at Bloomington, Burke landed his first acting gig at the Timberlake Play House, starring as Pooh in the play “Winnie the Pooh.” Burke then found his niche with comedy and went on to perform in every small, medium and large club in the nation over the last 15 years.
In 2003, Burke was introduced to Rob Becker, the creator of “Defending the Caveman,” who wrote the show during a three-year period while conducting an informal study of anthropology, prehistory, psychology, sociology and mythology. Burke has been performing the show ever since.
"Harrah's Las Vegas and its 1,700 employees are thrilled to have ‘Defending the Caveman’ celebrate its 3,000th show at the world famous Improv Theater", said Rick Mazer, Harrah's Regional President. "We all congratulate Kevin and his outstanding performance, in one of the City's funniest shows, on this tremendous milestone."
In celebration of this great milestone, $30.00 tickets and one buffet pass will be offered to Las Vegas residents for the entire month of June.