CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
Slideshow: Comedian Jim Gaffigan Reveals New Book ‘Dad is Fat’
CHICAGO – Just in time for Father’s Day, comedian Jim Gaffigan has written a new book about his adventures in Papa-hood, entitled “Dad is Fat.” The hilarious observational comic, known for his riffs on America’s food habits (“Hot Pockets”), takes on the rigors and rites of fatherhood as only he can.
HollywoodChicago.com recently interviewed Jim Gaffigan about his role as author. He recently made a couple appearances to promote the book, at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville and in Chicago. Photographer Joe Arce caught up with him during his appearance on May 10th, 2013, at the UP Comedy Club in Chicago, as Gaffigan demonstrated the many faces of being Dad. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com.
By PATRICK McDONALD |