Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Hilarious! Adam Schwartz and his life changing seminar rocked my world! ... full review

This show is well rounded and includes the audience to feel as though they are involved, as if looking through a keyhole. Each character draws you in with their own inner turmoil and pain and allows the audience to reflect inward and feel compassion.... full review

Brutal!! I can’t believe someone would write something so sad. Genuinely though, excellent work and a wonderful tribute to a brave dog. ... full review

Heartbreaking and tender. I had a great time seeing Puppydog and definitely left misty eyed.... full review

This show is very very funny. Mark Vigeant knows how to work a crowd and hits all the beats. The technology really adds to the show. I really enjoyed this!... full review

Wonderfully written, with witty mapping, dynamic characters, and a compelling story. What a delight!... full review

The concept was very interesting. Anyone who is or has considered being a parent would undeestan the conflict.... full review

6 Out of 10 is a witty production that delivers laughs while exploring the complexities of modern relationships and self-discovery. The story does a good job of weaving personal stories with the larger political mess in our nation reminding us that the headlines we read every day affect real people. The story is a search for love, connection and acceptance. McKinnon delivers his story with authenticity, heart, and passion.The show balances deeply personal moments with timely political themes, cre... full review

PERIMENOPARTY was an absolute delight. Irene captures all of her emotions, playful and serious, through a gorgeous time skipping adventure. ... full review

This is a fabulously heartwarming show about grief with sharp humor. It shows the stages of grief in such a creative way, and lends a helping hand to people that have lost a loved one. ... full review

CIRQUE LUNAIRE: A PUPPET DEBACLE was an absolutely impressive fever dream of puppet lore. Tales from the Crypt with puppets, and fine stage pictures to boot - both hilarious and stunning.... full review

“I thought if I kissed him, he’d suddenly understand me”... full review

Rachel Austin’s relateable one woman show of losing her Mother will let you laugh more often than you cry! ... full review

Nora captures the excitement and play that one might imagine a snail life contains, and shares it whole heartedly with the audience. ... full review

DOOFUS is endearingly silly and absurd and so fun but most of all surprisingly sweet. You can see how much love and care was put into this show. I don’t want to give away specifics but it kept me guessing and I was delightfully surprised at every turn. If you’re not already in love will Cole Triplett, you will be! ... full review

Amazing show! Laughed the whole time!... full review

Become transported into childhood playtime with Maddie’s exciting energy and doll court case. ... full review

This was a fun concept and a fantastically acted play! I felt immersed and never knew where it was going next (in a great way)! Highly recommend!... full review

This show was hilarious and Katherine is such a great story teller! I could really picture the story in my mind and I was so invested the entire time. Someone help her make this a TV show STAT... full review

10/10!! This show was laugh-out-loud funny, I was belly laughing and keeled over in my chair. Not for the prudish… prepare to hear some of the wildest and funny stories you’ve ever heard!... full review