Homer Simpson once asserted that the only people who wear Hawaiian shirts are gay guys and big, fat party animals. Weยre not much interested in Gabriel Iglesiasยs sexual orientation, but the boisterous, tropical shirt-sporting comic undoubtedly embodies the latter group. The former All That cast member actually refers to himself as ยfluffy,ย an intriguing nugget of personal information he reveals in his joke about the five ยlevels of fatness.ย (If youยre curious, fluffy is level four, stouter than ยhuskyย but lighter than ยdamn!ย) Iglesias has collected a healthy amount of praise, including Comedy Centralยs Special of the Year award in 2003. (His 2007 Hot and Fluffy DVD has also sold more than 200,000 copies, but whoยs counting?) Iglesiasยs massive stage presence does not depend solely on his size; with storytelling skill complemented by an arsenal of voices and sound effects, the man has earned his fan base. And he works clean, so bring the kids. 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Improv, 7620 Katy Freeway. For information, call 713-333-8800 or visit www.improv.com. $25 to $27.
Thu., Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 5, 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 6, 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Dec 4-10, 2008.