Jimenez, Funches, Wayans, Jr. & More Set for Carolines on Broadway This Month

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of July 2015, highlighted by headliners Rob Stapleton; celebrating 4th of July Weekend with John Laster and Smokey Suarez, July 2 - 5; "The Luis Jimenez Show Live," hosted by Luis Jimenez from 93.1 FM, on July 3; Ron Funches, from NBC's "Undateable," July 9 - 12; D.L. Hughley, one of "The Original Kings of Comedy" and host of Radio 103.9 FM's "The D.L. Hughley Show," July 16 - 19; Gary Owen, from his Showtime stand-up special "I Agree with Myself" and the "Think Like a Man" films, July 23 - 26; and Damon Wayans, Jr., from FOX's "New Girl" and the film "Let's Be Cops," July 30 - August 1.

Theme nights in July are Carolines Presents on July 2 and 6; Desperation Tonight with Pat Dixon on July 6, 13, 20 and 27; Carolines New Talent, featuring the stars of tomorrow - today, on July 13, 20 and 27; the Break Out Artist Comedy Series on July 2 (with Sara Amour); Ladies Night with Robyn Schall on July 14; The Happier Hour with Aparna and Friends, hosted by Aparna Nancherla, on July 15; International Incident, hosted by Anish Shah, on July 23; and the Time Out New York Comedy Showcase on July 29.

Other shows taking place at Carolines on Broadway in July are Jonathan Martin, from SiriusXM Radio's "Sway in the Morning," on July 1; the Sweetwine Management Showcase, hosted by Joe List and featuring Ryan Beck, Anthony DeVito, Justy Dodge, Kevin Iso,Chris Laker, Jacqueline Novak, Dan Perlman, Yamakeika Saunders and Greg Stone, on July 8; a special screening of the documentary film "The Sheik" with a questions-and-answers session with professional wrestling legend The Iron Sheik and the filmmakers, on July 18; and Mike Lawrence, from Comedy Central's "@midnight," on July 19.

Schedule subject to change. For show times, cover charges and more information visit www.carolines.com. Tickets can be purchased online through 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.

About Carolines on Broadway - 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 also founded and produces the annual New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central.

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