Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Noadiah gave a beautiful performance and his story is funny, topical and heart-wrenching. His charisma and charm had me hooked from the start. After the show, my friends and I felt compelled to share our own stories because Noadiah's story inspires sympathy and forgiveness. I highly recommend Jesus, Trump and the Little Mermaid Walk into a Bar.... full review

Such a great show. A fun atmosphere and lots of funny people on stage telling their crazy stories. I genuinely enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. ... full review

I found myself immediately and entirely transported. This is the kind of show that stays with you for days; part ancient ritual, part urgent love story, all heart!... full review

Nobody else is doing solo character comedy like Taya Beattie! And for it all to be improvised? I promise you'll be entertained and bewildered!!... full review

Pit of Hope is an important story with an all star ensemble and a lot of heart! WARNING: after leaving this show, you WILL want to go right to the animal shelter and adopt a minimum of 10 rescue dogs.... full review

Yessssssss! Go see it! This is high energy, funny, engaging, surprising, and it reveals a real, thoughtful message by the end. The hour FLEW by because Matt and Jade are an absolute joy to behold. They’re both seasoned professionals with a wide range of skills that span across genres. It’s a truly original show that blends comedy and existentialism effortlessly. You won’t forget it!... full review

An excellent show! Nearly anyone who's been a part of a production can relate/sympathize, and it has an excellent performance from Laurel Kathleen!... full review

Definitely have not seen many shows like this one. ... full review

A dynamite, endearing, lovable, and batshit hilarious loungey gassy kaleidoscopic journey into the heart and soul of a powerhouse performer.... full review

Powerful piece and incredibly acted. A deep dive into love and how it lasts or doesn't. Nuanced performances, with real listening, focus, and intension (which I'm sorry to say seems rarer and rare these days)... full review

This was incredible theater...a great story and concept, so unique...exceptional acting, written and directed beautifully. The pace was spot on, and engaging. This is a must see during Fringe!... full review

I loved this show. Amazing modern fable, with real teeth (i hate puns, but i wrote it so...) The performances were super solid. Real listening and power and vulnerability from all of the performers. ... full review

This show was EVERYTHING! It was laughter and joy, fun and tears...as unique as Liza herself is. Liza is a master at singing, storytelling, sharing information on self love and mental health...while opening up to a raw and honest picture of her life. I am recommending it to everyone!... full review

Emilie is engaging and so talented! I was immediately invested in her story.... full review

So many jokes packed into the show. You could (and should) see it twice and you still wouldn’t catch them all. The through lines were incredible and the commentary was as sharp as the wit. This will be a jewel of the festival. ... full review

This show was very scary but also so heartfelt! Without spoiling anything, family being tied in made it that much more special ... full review

What a fun and interesting show. Vickie truly painted a vivid picture of her time in Korea and peppered it with hilarious characters, zany costume changes, and fun videos. It was very entertaining and I'd highly recommend!... full review

Such a fun watch! Really catchy songs, a great cast! A lot of heart put into the show, it is very personal and beautifully creative! ... full review

Clever, funny, original!... full review

A creative, goofy, and heartwarming approach to a topic that is usually quite impossible to breach. Mandy's script makes us feel taken care of right from the start. We were given an abundance of laughs and a hand to hold while dissecting a painful experience, providing a transformative night of theatre for both the characters and audience alike!... full review