ONE LINER MADNESS
One night. One champion. One cause. Don’t miss it.
Date & location
Friday, September 19, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM. Show starts at 8.
The Paramount
2708 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
What is One Liner Madness?
One Liner Madness is the Time Out Critics’ Pick comedy showdown that’s sweeping the nation. Created in 2016 and hosted by TV writer and comedian Emily Winter, this high-energy event travels city to city, pitting the sharpest local comedians against each other in a lightning-fast, bracket-style, one-liner joke contest.
Recommended by NPR, Time Out, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, WGN, and more.
How does it work?
64 local comedians enter the bracket.
Each matchup: 2 comics. 1 joke each. Rapid fire.
The audience decides who advances—the loudest support wins!
126 jokes and 100 minutes later, only one champion remains, crowned by the crowd.
Two reasons you should go.
Every ticket helps: All proceeds support Outta the Cage’s mission to create new futures for at-risk shelter dogs.
Unforgettable night out: Perfect for volunteers, animal lovers, comedy fans, and anyone who needs a hard-earned laugh!