Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

This is a super engaging, fun, dark and clever show. It’s real theatre. This is a play. Sometimes at Fringe we tend to favor clowns or dance or music or one person shows, which all have their places, but I love theatre. And this is that. ... full review

Equal parts hilarious and moving!! MUST SEE!... full review

Pit of Hope, written and directed by Vince Tula, is a powerful story about our animal shelter system—but its reach extends far beyond that. At its heart, it examines the lives that too often become disposable within broken systems: families torn apart by immigration policies, abandoned animals left without hope, and people carrying the weight of shattered dreams. Yet it is equally a story about resilience, courage, and the determination to persevere against overwhelming odds. Tula captures the ... full review

It's Pinter meets Dog Day Afternoon with Abrams and Grollman as Sonny and Sal. Loved it. Want to see it again. ... full review

So lovely! This is why I love theatre ... full review

One person shows can be difficult to pull off, but this one is PHENOMENAL. I cried, I laughed, I cursed. The show was so intimate. It is the most vulnerable and brave thing I have ever experienced on stage. I can't write enough good things about this. This show is an N of one. Do yourself a favor. Do. Not. Miss. It.... full review

A winning solo show, cleverly meta and relatable for anyone who's done or is doing a Fringe show. Charming and inventive and funny and melancholy and funnily melancholy...... full review

A stellar cast with an abundance of one liners that kept everyone laughing! An absurd ride with a grounding third act that felt like the heart of the show. ... full review

BLESS THIS JESS is a must see! Jessica Erin Martin brings depth, passion, and insight to her delightful one-woman show about Joan of Arc. Surprisingly funny, deeply touching, and incredibly fascinating, Martin manages to weave together the legendary events of Joan of Arc's life with Martin's own journey through mental health discoveries and wellness. This show is quick-paced, evocative, and perfect for history buffs and tender hearts alike!... full review

I was hooked the moment the lights turned off. I love a murder mystery and On The Line definitely falls into that genre. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who the assaulter was and once it all clicked I had chills down my spine. ... full review

Great idea! So much fun! The whole night is well built — like FrUnk's bottom! -- creating a lovely playground of rotating weirdos — love the creativity, sense of play, and generosity! Highlight of the week !... full review

This was a super fun and engaging show! I was interested the whole time and enjoyed going on Sam’s journey with her. She is so sweet and funny, and has an angelic voice! The show is lighthearted and strikes a lovely tone, carrying the struggle of working survival jobs in a comedic and entertaining vessel.... full review

This show is utterly original, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, and is a total athletic and comedic tour de force.... full review

Paris gets no respect, no respect at all. But Charlie Day is here to change that! Equal parts hilarious and sweet, Paris + Juliet is a must-see for Shakespeare nerds of all creeds, and maybe even your non-nerd friends as well. ... full review

Talk about RELATABLE!!! A play that directly tackles the new hurdle of AI in a creative field. When I hear people talk about AI, it can sometimes leave me feeling a little hopeless, but after this play I felt inspired by the writer. This story will resonate with any creative soul and it has the kind of message that feels like a torch is being directly handed to you by the actors. A torch of hope, resilience and belief… Ok all that inspiring stuff aside… it was incredibly hilarious!!! Omg ... full review

What a fun way to spend an evening! The show feels like a 45-minute stand-up special where Suzette Ferretti does a great job of turning the pitfalls of Hollywood into a joke-filled journey and you leave rooting for her next success. ... full review

From the moment the spotlight came up on Joan of Arc to the moment it faded at the end of the show, I was captivated. Brilliant script - so well researched. Vulnerable story telling - the transcendence between the past and the present was flawless. Intimate connection between actor and audience - we learned, we lamented, we laughed. Congratulations on a remarkable show.... full review

A clever and delightfully dumb musical about toxic masculinity. It's like a Portlandia sketch in the specificity and ability to attack a certain topic without overstaying its welcome. The music is additive to the themes and smartly woven into the plot. The cast has such great chemistry you'd think they all did improv together for years. There's mixed media and character adds that keep it fresh and moving - the hour FLEW by which is always a great sign. This kind of musical comedy is what Fring Fe... full review

I was excited to see this show, considering the subject matter. I was impressed with the set dressing, and I loved the stress ball and water giveaway! Also loved the dance sequence. Unfortunately, I can't say anything more specific, because I could hardly hear anything. The actors didn't seem to be very loud, and there were numerous points where they didn't cheat well to the audience, so since I was seated off to the side, their lines often got lost on their way to me.... full review

Lucy Isaula stretches a fantasy premise into what becomes a raw, honest, comedic, and ultimately heartbreaking experience. The Delulu Diaries follows an unnamed woman whose apartment is broken into in the middle of the night, forcing her to confront not only a faceless intruder but also the stories and delusions she has built around herself. Through humor and vulnerability, Isaula explores struggles familiar to many young adults who find themselves carrying burdens they are not quite ready to fac... full review