WMU News - KALAMAZOO--Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday, April 16.

Gaffigan is true comedic triple threat, having achieved major milestones in stand-up comedy, acting and writing. Beloved by a wide range of audiences, he continues to prove himself a major talent who is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent television and film. His clever and quiet style has earned him a spot as one of the top-five touring comedians in the country. His 2006 Comedy Central special "Beyond the Pale" was certified Platinum, selling more than 150,000

Baseball Toaster - Alameda, CA, USA - Many readers have asked me in the past to give my opinions on who are my favorite standup comedians. I’ve been a bit reticent to offer up an answer, as judging others in my field didn’t seem like a particularly good business decision. Well, I recently heard a comic’s CD that was so great I wanted others to get hip to its brilliance. The title of the disc is called Good Day to Cross a River. The comic who created this incredible set of comedy is Greg Giraldo.

Giraldo has been around for awhile, best known for his appearances on Comedy