The Bomb

A hilarious and uncomfortable at the same time - look at the world of stand-up comedy, exploring the pressures, rivalries, and vulnerabilities of performers trying to find both their audience and their true voice.... full review

A comedy about stand up comedy with two very different and distinct points of view (one male, one female) and varying perspectives on what's funny. ... full review

It was clever and heartfelt. you could feel the chemistry on stage as the characters pulled at each other. The show case of growth was exceedingly well written!... full review

Loved it. Funny, smart, great chemistry between the performers. It's one of the sharpest shows you will see this Fringe. I laughed a lot.... full review

This piece is a delight and constantly funny (and surprising). An excellent time and perfect Fringe show.... full review

Hilarious, insightful and personal with terrific performances. Loved it!... full review

It isn't easy to pull off a play about stand-up. The built-in trap is that the characters' set needs to be funny in order for the audience to buy in. Luckily, Dana Schwartz is effing hilarious. THE BOMB is a two-person show about an unlikely duo of comics at very different stages in their careers who team up to help one another find their voice. This script is incredibly sharp — every other line is a punchline that absolutely hits. What makes it especially fun is Schwartz plays a stand-up who is (GASP) female and (DOUBLE GASP) in perimenopause! Her jokes explore the unsung experiences of women with a self-assured confidence that we need oh so much more of. This is an hour of laughter that is anything but a bomb!... full review

This was precisely what The Hollywood Fringe should be about! Taut writing, excellent acting and directing and everything done in 60 minutes! ... full review

Amazing show with incredible comic timing and very smart writing. I haven't laughed this much in a long time. Dana and Justin are the perfect comedy duo. ... full review

This show is truly spectacular. I’m not sure I’ve laughed this much during any show ever. It is genuinely a delight. And it’s not just spectacularly funny, it’s also sweet and an outstanding narrative. Five stars. Must see. ... full review