Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

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

Great show! Funny and incredibly sweet and wholesome. Highly recommend! ... full review

Really hilarious characters... full review

I thought it was hilarious for starters. The writing and the performances were at the top of their game, I mean wow wow wow. Both actors clearly have a love for the craft and an understanding of the material. That Benjamin fella is a force to be reckoned with. ... full review

The show was absolutely wonderful. Really refreshing! Funny and heartwarming, sad and full of action.... full review

A one night stand under ridiculous circumstances though a reality not too far off from our own. Obee's performance grounds this apocalypse comedy in a way that makes the audience feel they are surviving through it with her. The performance Terzakis is able to pull off while physically comprised is both hilarious and impressive. These two have written a great vehicle for their performance strengths and have crafted something wild, funny, and relatable. The supporting cast really helps with the wor... full review

"A Rock Feels No Pain" already feels like a short classic contemporary play that all can enjoy. The script is hilarious -- filled with lots of slapstick, witty banter, and dueling perspectives that create comedic clash. But the drama is also well written and performed -- filled with deep layers that audiences will leave the theater thinking about long after the curtains close. Everyone involved should be proud of their work in this debut production of "A Rock Feels No Pain!" ... full review

This show was sick as hell!!!!!!!!!!! 100000/10 would recommend and if you don't go there is something seriously wrong with you no offense :(... full review

There's finally a church (cult?) I want to join... full review

This show was funny, touching, sad, and grounded. Christine’s performance was so genuine and a breath of fresh air. Her songs were so well woven into the story, and so catchy!... full review

This show puts you inside the mind of a seven year old, allowing you to see the whimsy, the love, and how overwhelming a world of unknowns can be. The overall portrayal of the children's chorus is incredibly recognizable, endearing, and laugh out loud hillarious. It's quite welcoming to see the ordinary challenge of dealing with seemingly everyday things, and provides the simplicity needed to reach a younger audience while reminding older audiences of the sometime s triviality of our fears and ho... full review

Sam manages to detail her job experiences thru music, props, and on a projection screen with humor. Guiding us thru her mental state from each job and how she progressively is losing her mind It’s giving “crazy ex girlfriend” show vibes and that’s great.... full review

This was a very interesting piece! Really strong and committed performances. The Greek chorus was a bold choice and it helped with creating tension and some cool stage pictures. Great reminder to treat everyone with kindness because they may be going through way more than you could ever imagine!... full review

A high-concept thrill ride from start to finish! Somehow only told within the confines of a loft apartment, there is a rich world built in this romantic comedy. Every actor is firing on all cylinders, and despite the absurdity of it all, you can't help but see parts of yourself in the two leads. Bravo to Grant and JJ for writing something that allows the hard truth of looking into the mirror to be not only palatable, but EXTREMELY funny!... full review

On the Line was an emotional Tilt-a-Whirl. Humorous when it needed to be, stomach-dropping at unexpected moments and a purposeful, uncomfortable thrill ride of interpersonal communication. The cast hit all the right notes, and the direction was spot on. No moments were pushed or forced. The play kept me guessing till the very end. Go see it while you can still get tickets.... full review

Very interesting! I liked the minimalist aesthetic and how broad/vague the macro elements were. Everything was very immediate and decidedly lacked an onslaught of exposition/contextual handholding. Very decisive and choicey, which I prefer to the more tired and commoditized theater trends I feel like you usually get with this sort of fare. It was challenging at times but never grueling, unpleasant or gratuitous. Like I said, pretty interesting.... full review

This show was super cute! I used to teach second grade and they would have loved it. Catchy songs, great performances and an uplifting message. Bring the family! ... full review

WHAT A QUEEN! I loved this show so much! Liza is incredibly compelling. Funny, vulnerable and REAL. Had so much fun with all the Disco Music and audience participation. I want to go again haha... full review

One of the best two handers I've seen at any Fringe! The writing is so good! Great direction and great performances. You won't regret seeing this show :)... full review

Hysterically funny, mildly chaotic, relatable and charming. Adult Baby Doll felt like a mashup of a stand up set, a cabaret show, and a public diary reading. ... full review