Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

This show was a blast! If a 90's jukebox musical sounds like heaven to you, this show won't disappoint. These f**kers can sing! Wow... full review

In a sea of one-person shows, this one stands out as funny, personal, heartbreaking, and truly informative! Jess is such a seasoned performer and is able to carry us through a lot of history (both her's and Joan's) with ease, charm and aplomb. This is a MUST SEE fringe show for everyone!... full review

This is a poignant, funny adventure in creating and Re/creating family that grapples with how to find ourselves and still hold on to each other. This is a tightly written, intimate one-person show that is guaranteed to bring laughter, tears, and good conversation long after the lights come up. ... full review

Dan Lee’s performance was out of this world. Subtle, hilarious, and heartbreaking. What else could you want from a show?... full review

A wacky and wild ride created in a cool, unique way. Without giving too much away, its sort of a body swap comedy you could say??? It's funny and action packed.... full review

It is a beautiful love letter to a complicated mother from a complicated son, full of humor, self-awareness, great writing, and messy family dynamics. A true joy to watch. ... full review

Heartbreaking and Funny. I didn't know this story and I love Fringe shows that show us a different perspective of the world. It is a sad story, no getting around that. Yet, don't let that stop you. See this one!... full review

a real vibes show - very fun and relaxed! Aidan's on-stage personality is inviting and goofy - lots of good audience participation as well.... full review

A well written and confidently performed monologue about childhood trauma and sizzling street meats. Throughout the show Andrew shares tales of neurotic behavior and interpersonal tragedy as sources for well-earned laughs. ... full review

Doll court was a total blast! Maddie is a super fun, lively, hilarious performer who keeps the show moving at a rapid pace. It felt like laughing with your childhood friend group but with a slightly more mature sense of humor (but also plenty of poop and pee jokes thank god)!... full review

Mothers are care figures, but when they're not there for us, our wounds and the dangers of the world are all that we're left with.... full review

This is an awesome, innovative show you go to fringe to see!!... full review

A clever production with a clear and deep love of vaudeville; a dynamic two-hander that keeps you guessing and fully utilizes the medium. The performances are spot on; unmistakable shades of the Marx Brothers, with the silent-but-expressive musician and the gregariously-vocal ambiguously-European counterpoint. Both leads were committed and authentic, despite the absolute insanity that they were drawing the audience in with. High-energy and extremely creative, it was an extremely memorable ... full review

Beautifully written and acted, polished but heartfelt and real. And funny! ... full review

“HOLLYWOOD CHOLA” was the therapy session I needed. A sold out OPENING! CONGRATS!!! Yelyna brings us into her world so effortlessly! The music sounded like old school rap, I was OBSESSED. The show really gets you to feel every emotion on the spectrum. Joy. Excitement. Laughter. Sadness. I felt like I left a wonderful therapy session. It was so cathartic. I left feeling so inspired.... full review

This is a tender and funny show about a man who happens to be a transperson and a mother who struggles to mother, that is to say love and care for, their own fox-watching, Trump-voting mother. Told through a series of Thanksgivings, the show is simply produced with direct and rich dialogue, and you quickly forget that you’re in a theatre with others. Instead, it feels as if you’re being told a story by friend over dinner, just the two you. And soon, dessert and coffee are served and then, to... full review

What a refreshing and poignant modernize take on 'Waiting for Godot'! Definitely got a number of wild laughs out of me and the audience I was with. If there was any improv I couldn't tell. What a delight!!... full review

An interesting look into interpersonal relationships and the debris left in the wake of problematic men.... full review

A delightfully funny show with wit and a lot of heart.... full review

We laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed. Cannot stop thinking about her story, equally as masterful as her delivery and her incredible ability to bring different characters to life.... full review