Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Big With A B will make you laugh, cry, and feel like part of Brianna McDonnell's big Italian family. A born performer, Brianna's powerful stage presence, voice and comedic timing all converge to make this autobiographical show relatable to anyone who has ever felt less than—or been told they're too much. Bravi Brianna, director Ken and music director Lindsay, I will be back!... full review

Hell is the only place I want to be... full review

good lord what did I just watch ? Well I'll tell you, I just watched the most innovative, hilarious, insanely ridiculous performance ever! I'd watch this on repeat. I am a new fan of Tuesday Thomas. She could change her socks and I would be laughing! the way she set this up ( I won't spoiler it ) is genius Debi Rasmussen life told to us in story and song and you"ll leave with lock jaw you"ll laugh so much and so hard! I found this because of these weird posters all over Hollywood and silver... full review

OMG. I went in not really knowing what to expect. I found it by one of the ads on the fringe website. BOY was I glad I did. HILARIOUS does not even begin to describe this perfectly executed exercise in absurdity. modern clown heightened, taken to a new level , and turned on itself Tuesday had myself, and the whole audience in hysterics from beginning to end. Her perfect embodiment of the character April May June Cornflower Blue Johnson is a masterclass. Run to see this before its final pe... full review

"Pit of Hope" is a powerful show, tackling difficult topics in a unique way. It is a thoughtful piece that is not only current, but also incredibly human; a true feat, given that two of its characters are dogs.... full review

This play went from unusual to unhinged in 60 minutes and I am here for it! The premise is darkly absurd, and the humor is character-based, two things I love. The writing is solid, the actors are wonderful, and the story really Goes There. Sources of inspiration include: Harold and Maude, The Addams Family Musical, and Mel Brooks.... full review

Alicia was hilarious. She’s so creative and funny. We were belly laughing. She has so much depth and there were very moving moments as well. She’s such a versatile actor. Great writing, clever, funny and current! ... full review

This show was a blast. Tuesday Thomas takes us on a nostalgic trip through Hollywoodland through the eyes of a legendary groupie. Don’t miss this gem of the festival.... full review

Funny and heartfelt play about the constant struggle between enjoying your life and making enough money. ... full review

Roast Your Chestnuts" is a cheeky, high energy holiday comedy that puts a mischievous spin on the relationship between Mrs. Clause and her well known husband.... full review

Beautiful An incredible experience! Sayadi has a powerful stage presence. . So glad I saw this play! Worth repeat viewings ! ... full review

Supremely delightful and unexpected. DOOFUS brings us into a world I wouldn't have imagined in my own mind. An absurdist treat about the ultimate menace The Landlord.... full review

Less than halfway through the show, my jaw dropped! This show spoke to me, spoke to this moment in time, spoke human to human on so many wonderful levels. The humor, the heart, and the insight hit on all cylinders for me.... full review

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I saw this show last year, and was just as delighted by it on a second viewing. Paris’ reckoning with the public vs. private versions of himself is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.... full review

Hilarious and heartfelt!... full review

I find myself thinking about a quote from The Princess Bride: “Death cannot stop true love.” If Westley had been speaking about platonic rather than romantic love, this show fully embodies that sentiment with a ton of heart and humor. Goodbye. Hello. is a heartfelt exploration about the kind of friendship that transcends lifetimes. Or at least, one lifetime.... full review

Equal parts heartbreaking, strange, political, and unexpectedly touching. It was a dark and surreal look at loyalty, fear, aging, and what happens when society decides some souls no longer matter. ... full review

“Body image” : 2 simple words that carry so much weight. And yes! both literally & figuratively and, again, yes! pun intended! THIS is a must see- performed by Brianna McDonnell, directed by Ken Sawyer and music director and on piano Lindsay Aldana. Briana delivers the goods and wallops a punch with her personal and heartwarming story of growing up surrounded by words such as “ fat” & “normal.” She shares her tale from childhood to the present of her journey with the high numbers on the scale and... full review

Very fun, entertaining, and witty show. Alicia was creative and her act was on point! I highly recommend stopping in to see it. ... full review