Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Hilarious! I think Jester! is my favorite Fringe show I've been to. Such an absolutely joyous theater experience for the audience... the actors were all spot-on with excellent comic timing and powerful performances. ... full review

What an incredible tour de force. The writing and directing is then so artfully performed by two great actors. ... full review

A really fun show! If you’re into romcom tv shows with a “will they/won’t they” storyline, you’ll love this.... full review

Lissa Rivera’s “Out for Delivery” provides a genius comedic commentary on the human relationship to online shopping. Illustrating how isolated humans can become monsters, “Out for Delivery” makes explicit this dehumanization in a subversive way. Funny, provocative, and sexy, Rivera’s show delights. ... full review

I loved the show. It's a very well-written piece that engages the audience from the start with very well-constructed characters and the conflicts that they carry. The relationships between them were very clear without the play being overly expository.... full review

Imaginative, heartfelt, and original, Kylee Q Robinson’s “In The Beginning” offers a modern and relatable take on the Garden of Eden (and centuries after) that blends humor and existential debate in an enjoyable production that knows just when to take itself seriously and when to let the audience laugh. Featuring a standout performance from Laurel Preston as Eve, the actors are beautifully connected to the script physically and emotionally. You will fall in love with this version of the first peo... full review

Deep, rich, poetic, and very of the earth. Makes you feel connected to something ancient and grave. ... full review

CINDY IS RIGHT NOW immediately makes an impact from the moment you walk into the space. It explores the sweetness and bittersweetness of time in such a full and beautiful experience, both as a viewer of Cindy and a participant in the moment with her. It's a show I will see multiple times.... full review

The great Marzini was excellent! ... full review

This story was captivating. The concept was so creative, sharing the perspective of dogs, Pits to be exact, held in a shelter with an unsure fate. ... full review

Moving and mesmerizing performance! Relatable content beautifully told by Destiny.... full review

Mark is a great comedic talent. He is a master at audience interaction, he is a vivacious, energetic hilarious performer and his joke writing is super sharp (and silly.) But to simply focus on Mark’s comedic abilities undersells the truly innovative, beautiful piece of theater he has created. Mark transports his audience to another world using mostly things you can get at the 99 cent store. I don’t think I have been more inspired by a peer and he is a huge influence on my art. I am so grateful we... full review

Pleasantly surprised!! And then that "story" (by DAISI) came and my jaws dropped lol It was amazing. The jokes were funny; the writing made me think about a lot of things... Great ensemble; the actors played off each other really well. The intimate setting of the smaller stage and theater was great! No bad seat in the house. ... full review

Make sure you do your warm ups before you enter the forest., because not only will you enjoy the show, but you get to be part of the show. An immersive ride, where you dont know where to look, but regardless of where you do look, you will be entertained. Entertainingly truthful look at what happens when people chase what the think SHOULD of...... full review

This show was incredible. It made me laugh it made me cry, it made me cheer with joy. It was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. A fascinating, unique and gripping story told with such beautiful energy Dana is an incredible and captivating storyteller. I didn't want it to end... full review

To borrow a quote from its star Debi, I proudly give this show 2 or 7 quaaludes!... full review

Stacie is a wonderful storyteller. She is warm and personable. ... full review

With a meticulous blend of thought provoking dialog, superb performances from both Benjamin J Young and Nicole Ohara, and great lighting sequences, Hold That Thought While I Scream is truly a breakout show for everyone involved in this epic piece of theatre. ... full review

well crafted, moving production with very creative choices and a great performance by Rachel Austin. extra super direction and collaboration.... full review

A funny absurdist look at a very important and needed discussion about death with dignity - a true comedy of errors about death with dignity. Solid performances all around with well written and timed jokes and humor.... full review