Defending the Caveman is a comedy play written by American actor and comedian Rob Becker about the misunderstandings between men and women.

[2] A blend of stand-up comedy, lecture, and therapy session, it attempts to resolve the war between the sexes.

The play manages to stand up for the male viewpoint, while still being sympathetic to the female side of issues as well.

Becker describes the play as a vehicle for showing that "men have emotions, but they express them differently.

"[3] Before the Broadway production "Caveman" was a stand-up comedy routine that Becker performed around America.