Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Whoever thought the devil himself can be so lovable and hilarious? Excellent show, will have you laughing to your stomach hurts! Get ready for the best worst show that will be created by what we audience members hate. Mark connects with the audience in a way that is laughable, safe, and immersive. Vigeant does a great job hosting and showcasing fellow comedians. An experience I highly recommend as an introduction to clown work, or as an enjoyable clown experience. I plan to see this show weekly,... full review

How do you leave trauma in the past? How do you find closure for yourself? What do you do when a talking dinosaur suddenly appears in your apartment? These are the hard-hitting questions that Dinosaurs dares to ask. I love stories that tackle heavy subjects with a sense of humor, and this show is exactly that.... full review

Wonderful show. Great writing, directing, and cast. I did not want it yo end!... full review

I love this play! ... full review

Beautiful reflection on love and grief... full review

Women Who Eat grabs your attention within the first 5 minutes and carries you through a freaky, hilarious, and thought provoking journey. I loved every minute of it, the writing was so funny and clever, and the actors had an outstanding performance. ... full review

Jester! was an exceptional, enjoyable, hilarious play about loving those around you & fighting the power! Performances were great, writing & dialogue was genius, and all around vibes were impeccable! ... full review

What a fantastic show! Barrett DeYoung showcases his immense talents as both writer and director as he blends worlds and genres seamlessly. His writing explores the anxiety and emotional burden of being a therapist struggling with her own problems, creating a story that was both deeply human and consistently engaging. He writes with nuance and authenticity, giving his characters complexity, vulnerability, and wit. The actors both gave compelling, layered and strong performances.... full review

I loved this show! Having such a big cast helped make the representation of a shoot feel pretty realistic. Nice props work, well written, well directed, and well performed. ... full review

I laughed I cried I shouted (which is what I do when something is so funny laughter just can’t suffice). This play tackles insanely intense and dark subject matter with sensitivity, humor, and love. ... full review

Tamra's gentle ways and her honed comedic skills make this a special show! Let's talk about seeing life in a different perspective, this show delivers it. Tamra struggles with sight yet she Sees humanity. FYI: You will See public transportation differently after seeing Bus People. And, I for one, hope you see it.... full review

Blown away, gagged, gooped 10/10/10/10... full review

Honest, silly, raw. ... full review

I had a GREAT TIME... full review

Very honest, emotional, and captivating. Anwar is a brilliant writer and performer!!!... full review

“There are no heroes in this story.” We are told this in the opening moments of the play, and it remains true until the end. The Men Who Drew the Universe is not interested in the mythical versions of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, but rather the real, flawed people behind the fictional heroes we all know and love. And that is precisely why it soars. Excelsior!... full review

This show was captivating and funny, serious, silly and emotionally raw all at once. ... full review

Cool to see a show that aims to on some level include 100% of audience members in the immersion! ... full review

This is a powerful work of music and storytelling. The music is deep and meaningful while also being incredibly memorable and catchy. I’ve seen this twice now and the show just keeps getting better!... full review

Run, do not walk, to this show immediately. I had the time of my life. The tech was strong, I heard everything perfectly. The music was killer. The songs were fantastic and everyone leaned hard into the crazy. Supremely watchable and just a delight. We were literally head banging and singing along in the audience. Man this show is a blast. ... full review