Patton Oswalt has become a fixture in the world of comedy over the past two decades, not only because of his stand-up, but also thanks to recognizable acting roles ranging from 179 episodes as Kevin James’ hapless pal on King of Queens to voicing everybody’s favorite cuisine-crafting rodent in Ratatouille.
Since 2003, Oswalt has recorded eight comedy specials showcasing an endless stream of aggravated political opinions, self-deprecation and dynamic struggles with fatherhood. His 2016 Netflix special, Talking for Clapping, earned him both a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Special and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
And last year, his Netflix special Annihilation addressed the devastating and unexplainable loss of his wife with humor and humanity. Oswalt can now be seen on NBC's AP Bio opposite It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton.
8 p.m. Saturday, April 27. $45-$75. Taft Theatre 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, tafttheatre.org.