Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

I feel so lucky that we were able to get to see Something Spooky at Fringe on opening night. This show this is a true gem that you don’t want to miss! ... full review

Planning a wedding is hard enough, let alone when you're not sure about inviting certain...people. Wedding Party dives into this dilemma featuring strong performances as it asks the question, what friendships are worth saving? And which are better left behind?... full review

A delightfully whimsical and wonderfully campy musical that fully commits to its bizarre goblin-filled world. From the audience interaction at the beginning, the show quickly established its playful tone and invited everyone to join in on the fun. ... full review

An original dark clown comedy—clownedy?— with a deft cast that had me laughing from the first line and left me in tears. I’m going to try to see this one again.... full review

An ambitious sci-fi conundrum on the merits and consequences of a human's ascension to a digital realm.... full review

Fun & clever take on Lady Macbeth's side of the story! The fresh perspective made a familiar tale feel new, and the writing found creative ways to humanize Lady Macbeth while still embracing her complexity.... full review

Well, dadgummit what a show! Filled with ridiculous humor, wonderful performances, and some hearty laughs, Pining in Prickly Pear Patch is rip-roaring time for anyone looking for some western silliness.... full review

This show was disappointing. ... full review

You know what anxiety is, right? Do you really? Jasmine Elist drops some things you might not have known wrapped up in a wonderfully entertaining piece with catchy songs, great humor, and some real, vulnerable truths.... full review

A clever and fun way to tackle a difficult topic.... full review

I really had a blast at this show! I've never seen anything like it in my life (50+ years). At right around the 15 minute mark there was an incredible turn and I was sitting forward and completely engaged from that point on. So absurd and hilarious. I'm gonna try seeing it again. ... full review

What does it mean to be a "perfect " woman? Ashley Diaz takes us on their journey of discovering one's self in the face of a harsh, unfair reality that can refuse to accept that. Bold, funny, and very poignant, "Being The Perfect Woman" is a very special short piece this Fringe not to be missed.... full review

In the Beginning is a clever twist on a well-known story. Adam and Eve completely commit fully to their journey, shining unique parallels of past and present, the why and how of it all as well.... full review

What I appreciated most was how clearly Miho's experiences and the message she wanted to share came through her personality and sense of humor. It felt honest, authentic, and deeply inspiring. ... full review

What an incredibly powerful show. Vulnerable and totally badass at the same time. I did all the laughing and the crying!... full review

Holy Moly, Andrew is a comedic force! The show is so smart and hilarious. Definitely go see, bring your manly men and shake them to their soft vulnerable core with laughter and shine a light on their soft insides.... full review

A surreal autobiographical show that has a lot of great clown and Canva graphics. Beesqueets.... full review

Schizm had some really strong performances from the lead actors, who brought a lot of heart and authenticity to the story. I also loved how the space was used—the staging helped pull the audience into Greg’s experience and made the storytelling very engaging. ... full review

Doll Court immediately took me back to the floor of my childhood bedroom, sifting through my menagerie of dolls to create the perfect dramas. I loved getting to be apart of the show. Maddie continued to surprise me throughout with new ideas, characters, and energy shifts. Maddie's creative partner punctuates the performance with sound effects throughout, that just add to the fun.... full review

I Thought this show was so fantastic, what a great story, Loved it, ... full review