Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Kimchi Life Crisis is a sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly moving solo show. Vickie's storytelling is vivid and electric, taking you on her wild expat adventure in South Korea with charm and real heart. 5 out of 5 kimchis! ... full review

this show was incredible. Liza is a quadruple threat. Not only can she sing..oh she can sing, not only can she dance. oh she can dance.. and act......phenonomenal great storyteller. Plus she is a sensational writer. ... full review

Such an amazing show! The concept of a show within a concert was really clever. I wasn't expecting something so polished and professional. It is about a 60s band that crashed and burned and tries for one night to make a comeback but there's still issues to resolve. ... full review

oh my gosshhhhhh I loved this show so much! It immediately drags you in on a wild ride that doesn't stop.... full review

I laughed! I cried! ... full review

Bellyful was a great show and I really enjoyed it. It was emotional, educational, empowering, and funny all at the same time. Vivia shared her story about the ups and downs she experienced throughout her childhood and life, and I thought it was brilliantly delivered. What stood out to me most was her resilience and ability to keep moving forward despite the challenges she faced. I think many women will be able to relate to parts of her story and see themselves in her journey. Thank you, Vivia, fo... full review

An inspirational accomplishment of life, music, and growth.... full review

A unique concept with captivating designs and ambitious integration of technology. This is an experimental piece with a lot of potential that will really shine as the artists continue to refine it.... full review

The poster boy, is a solid piece of theatre, from beginning to the end. David takes you on a difficult journey, but he does it with so much honesty and love, that you just go with him. I will watch it again.... full review

Pure blissful entertainment!!!... full review

Tuesday is a delight to watch, but more important, she's a great actor. Solid. And, she plays it with such nuance that gives you the feeling that she might be getting out of character, and in a flash you realize the just took you on another journey. ... full review

Fun.... full review

Full of humanity and humor. Both plays guide one to think about the relationships one has with family and old friends, and help find the way for it by way of love. ... full review

A masterpiece; absolutely exquisite. ... full review

This show is a darling trip inside the mind of a young boy. I laughed. I cried. It was wonderful! My kids (7 & 9) loved the show too. What they saw as a silly adventure, I also appreciated as a beautiful look at a sweet child with anxiety and his mother. It was so simple and also such a thoughtful portrayal of an important topic. ... full review

If you know Kel from their videos online you're familiar with their brand of wholesome, silly humor, but this show expands on those jokes in a wonderfully heartfelt, vulnerable way. Kel has an amazing knack for making everyone feel like a friend of theirs, and this production showcases that beautifully. The Magic Computer helps Kel process their journey of gender discovery and in turn, Kel helps us (the audience) to feel joy, whimsy, empathy and to laugh really really really hard. Qui... full review

A charming piece featuring some phenomenal original music.... full review

Recommend the show.... full review

Had the pleasure of seeing this during its initial run in NYC and was fortunate to catch it again for its West Coast premiere! This show is a very rare theatrical opportunity in 2026 to engage with some very challenging and relevant issues and it does so with deep perception and sensitivity.... full review

Timely and pulls no punches! These folks proved to us that comedy isn't dead, despite everyone being so sensitive these days (go see the show and you'll know what exactly I'm talking about). Genuinely very funny and of the time. ... full review