Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

So funny I teared up cackling laughing. Can’t wait to go back and watch it again soon! ... full review

Beautifully written look into the work day of a therapist. ... full review

What survives is an exploration of today’s challenging political landscape in America through five short plays about various divisive political issues that dovetail into the complicated patchwork that makes up our country. At first glance that description can sound like too much to watch in these dark times, but honestly, the piece felt very resonant and important and not super preachy or heavy. The play masterfully argues both sides of complex current issues with intelligence and nuance, ... full review

Really excellent! A deftly-written two-hander, anchored by an exceptional performance from Eric Toms that balances genuine pathos with sparkling physical comedy. Honestly, a must-see for this Fringe season.... full review

I enjoyed a captivating performance from Anwar that included a variety of tones throughout.... full review

This show was great!! Go and see it ASAP... full review

I have never seen anything like Club Clown before. Love the use of different Fringe actors at each show that become part of the cast. Only wish I could go back to LA to see a second showing with a new group of characters. Will McFadden does an amazing job of corralling all these crazy characters, and he keeps the party going! Hilarious and Unique!... full review

Shogun is a creative and heartfelt clown show. Alex brings a warm presence to the stage and creates an experience that feels both personal and fun.... full review

This play was very well written and thought provoking. The acting was fantastic too. I would recommend this play for sure. ... full review

This show was EXCELLENT!!! Surprising, funny, emotional, compelling. I wept. I laughed. I longed for more content even with the run time being 90 minutes. A play you’ll keep thinking about long after curtain call. 10/10 would recommend. ... full review

Beautiful combination of heartfelt and silly. Such a raw look into gender and growth. Loved every second!!... full review

Dinosaurs takes a wonderfully strange idea and uses it to explore serious themes with humor and heart. A thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly powerful piece of theater.... full review

Maniac is an incredibly inventive solo show. It blends clown, absurdity, and audience interaction into something that feels genuinely original. A fearless performance that fully commits to its strange and wonderful world.... full review

A piece of theatre that could not possibly exist in any other time or place, a very special capsule of a very particular point of view ... full review

Super fun, alt-comedy keeping you on your toes, great cast filling the stage with funny surprises left and right. Highly recommend for a date night or friend group hang!... full review

Clever, whitty dialog with a sentimental twist.... full review

I really enjoyed rhe play. Concept and execution. ... full review

A heart-wrenchingly relatable story of an imperfect friendship - well written and with impeccable performances. Instantly had me thinking of long lost friends in my life. Loved it.... full review

As a person who sometimes feels as if the world is ending, I resonated with a lot of the themes of this show. The show is particularly timely, sharp and deeply honest. ... full review

great play! extended metaphor for a silly concept to a serious topic was well done. the characters felt real. direction and writing was superb. ... full review