Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

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

this show made me laugh and cry and think existentially..... 10/10 recommend, i would see it a million times over!!!!... full review

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Mike is such a joy. Time and again. We’ve seen him perform at the last few fringe festivals, so we are fans. It was wonderful to hear of his adventures traveling the world and all of the funny encounters he has come across. He’s witty and relatable and shared all the reasons why his nomadic lifestyle has continued to take shape. His style is fun and engaging and the room was full of laughs. ... full review

Very funny and zany on the surface, and underneath, a vulnerable and real confessional about the struggles and power dynamics between conservatory students and teachers... full review

An intimate, tension-filled, edge-of-your seat thriller with twists! ... full review

Fascinating. Funny. Just the right amount of quirky. I loved it.... full review

A sensitive and compelling evening of theatre.... full review

I thought it was a fun and lively take on a classic. The creative use of the induction characters was an interesting twist! ... full review

Solo theatre done right! Ryan's performance was a masterclass in embodying multiple characters. He shifted seamlessly between each one so that the story flowed naturally and I was hooked the whole time. This story is one that a lot of people will be able to relate to and Ryan delivers it with such sincerity that I couldn't help but be invested. The piece was crafted so each emotional and tonal shift was earned and fit into the tapestry of the story. This is one not to miss!... full review