Tickets On Sale May 11

On May 11th, tickets go on sale for the first annual Hollywood Fringe Festival to coincide with the release and distribution of the 2010 Fringe Guide.

The organization far exceeded its initial goal of 100 shows for the festival’s first year (June 17-27) with 176 registered projects and over 800 performances. The Fringe hosts musicals, theater, comedy, variety, dance, music, and more in over 30 Hollywood venues including parks, salons, and full theatrical spaces.

Tickets for all Fringe events can be purchased at www.HollywoodFringe.org or by calling 866-811-4111 starting Tuesday, May 11th. During the festival, tickets will also be available at the Fringe Central Box Office (Theater of Arts Arena Stage @ 1625 N. Las Palmas) and at each of the venues before the performance begins. Prices vary between shows averaging around $12; many performances are free of charge.

Over 30,000 Hollywood Fringe Guides will be distributed throughout Los Angeles at theaters, businesses, and other venues. The Guide contains complete listings for all Fringe shows by category and day. It helps steer both the casual passerby and the most dedicated Fringe fan through Los Angeles’ newest arts event with short summaries, detailed ticket and showtime information, and a map to get you from one show to another. Find a Guide at any of the Fringe venues or at various businesses in Hollywood.

Fringe organizers will utilize its internet platform and key media partnerships to draw audience members for the festival. The website has provided a home for artists, venue owners and other arts supporters to network and develop unique creative visions since November of last year. The website will not only be the main hub for ticket purchases, it will provide festival updates and events, promotions, and show reviews.

Reserve your tickets today and support the newest, biggest arts festival in Los Angeles!