Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

What a fun piece! Filled with cringe, laughter and shining a light on the ever growing entertainment industry! Even though the industry can look bleak and shallow, especially when peaking behind the curtain of the Vertical Drama world--artists always find away for true connection regardless of the circumstances. Werewolves and Mafia Bosses included, the true hope for the "industry" as we know is deep inside of us. ... full review

Excellent engaging story and presentation. Very important topic for today’s times. ... full review

Well written, great cast, colorful characters. Plenty of laugh out loud moments. We would have binged 10 more episodes if they were there.... full review

Kimchi Life Crisis was spectacular ! So well done from start to finish! I was enthralled every minute! So enjoyable and fun and happy positive and we really see into the life of Vicky well told and well presented!... full review

As a fan of Ramón's 2022 show, I was pleasantly surprised with the evolution Ramón has experienced. I think many of us have home through the same transformation in the last 4 years. This show provided the same heart, the same jolt of joy, and the same sense of community I needed then. Thank you, Ramón! ... full review

This thought-provoking debut by writer and director Christina Tinde Jesenski offers a fresh and modern take on owning your truth, expertly challenging the audience to examine a complex situation from the outside looking in. Centered on the concept of Glossolalia, the narrative intentionally places the audience in the shoes of a bystander rather than someone deeply invested in the characters' personal chaos, allowing for a balanced view of both sides. This objective distance enhances the compellin... full review

Bring. Tissues. You will cry. You will also laugh. Alice Cutler takes the raw chaos of infertility and carves it into a polished, heartfelt show that's completely unique.... full review

Nora is absolutely brilliant. So out of the box. Hilarious. You’re engaged with a SNAIL for a whole 45 minutes. ... full review

An inventive take on the growing monopoly of tech in everyday lives and its affect on the planet.... full review

What a wonderful piece of storytelling! I cried, I laughed, I cried while laughing and vice versa! It was cathartic, intimate, and I left feeling like I had been to the best therapy session I've been to in my life. You can't ask much more for live theatre and Ryan delivered!... full review

A wonderfully weird experience, in the best way possible. A topic that's not usually talked about, brought closer by the shared destination we are all bound to. ... full review

An uproarious, naughty, heartfelt romantic comedy that had me laughing from beginning to end! ... full review

Moving and funny. I laughed hard and then teared up. ... full review

Andrew is a skilled storyteller that captivates and delights the audience with absolute ease. ... full review

Great show! A slice of life of the weirdly topical and coincidental nature of being a stage performer. Sometimes the only respite you get from your life is being a chaotic force of nature on stage, and sometimes it's the other way around.... full review

We think of modern art as just being paintings, but performance was a large part of these art movements. In this show you get to experience these avant garde performance.... full review

Hilarious with a diverse set of humour. Strong story of love with elements of a thriller. ... full review

Come for the laugh out loud pitch perfect recreations of scenes from verticals, stay for the well-articulated critiques of Hollywood’s whitewashing.... full review

The LA housing story Karen Bass doesn’t want you to see... full review

A powerful exploration of what it's like to exist in today's sociopolitical climate. Each vingette inspired by a viral quote/headline - shining a light on subjects so many of us lose sleep over. Beautifully written, wonderful acting and direction.... full review