Iliza Shlesinger, Deon Cole, Greg Proops and Donnell Rawlings Head to Carolines on Broadway This May

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of May 2016, highlighted by headliners Iliza Shlesinger, co-host of TBS' Separation Anxiety and from her Netflix stand-up special "Freezing Hot," Mothers Day Weekend, May 5 - 7; Deon Cole, from the film Barbershop: The Next Cut and TBS' Angie Tribeca, May 12 - 15; Greg Proops, host of "The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast," May 19 - 21; and Donnell Rawlings, from MTV2's Guy Code and Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 29.

Theme nights in April are New Talent on May 2, 9, 14, 17, 23 and 30; Carolines Presents, featuring the best comedians from the Carolines roster, on May 12, 19 and 26; and the Breakout Artist Comedy Series on May 24 (with Cisco Leon) and on May 31 (with Reg Thomas).

Other shows taking place at Carolines on Broadway in May are Jacob WIlliams, from NBC's America's Got Talent, on May 1; John Campanelli, from his comedy album "New Phone, Who Is This?," performing on May 3; the Sisters of Comedy, presented in association with Agunda Okeyo and featuring Michelle Buteau, Jean Grae, Del Harrison, Phoebe Robinson, and Rae Sanni, on May 5; HERsterical's Mothers Day Edition, hosted by Cristina Cote and featuring Leah Bonnema, Helen Hong, Jonelle James and Aparna Nancherla, on May 8; Hindsight with Billy Prinsell and Dan Perlman, and featuring Janelle James, Jon Laster, Joe List and Sean Patton, on May 10; The Breakfast Club presents T.K. Kirkland, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and featuring DJ Envy, on May 11; Josh Gondelman, from HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, on May 18; and YouTube sensation Jordan Doww, on May 21.

Schedule subject to change. For show times, cover charges, more information and to purchase tickets visit www.carolines.com. Reservations can be made by phone at 212.757.4100 or in person at the Carolines Box Office, located at 1626 Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets on the ground floor. The Carolines Box Office is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10 AM - 8 PM and Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM - 10 PM.

Founded in 1982 by Caroline Hirsch, Carolines on Broadway is one of the country's most popular comedy venues and one of New York City's leading destinations for live entertainment. Carolines first opened as a cabaret in New York's Chelsea neighborhood before moving to the South Street Seaport and becoming home to A&E's award-winning series Carolines Comedy Hour. Now a cornerstone of the city's vibrant Times Square district, Carolines on Broadway continues to present comedy's biggest stars on the industry's most hallowed stage, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Carolines on Broadway founded and produces the annual New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central.

For more information on Carolines on Broadway, visit www.carolines.com, or call the Box Office at 212.757.4100. Like Carolines' Facebook Fan Page and follow Carolines on Twitter. For more information on the New York Comedy Festival, visit www.nycomedyfestival.com. Like the NYCF Facebook Fan Page and follow the NYCF on Twitter.