Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

What a fun evening and venue!! Beautiful cast and very fun comedians! If you love characters, comic books, and a good giggle… come see this show!!!! ... full review

Very funny!!! I haven’t been to many clown shows but Alex’s style of comedy and his bits are always a delight. I think if you like silliness, you’d like this show. There was a theme of connecting to Japanese heritage but even if you aren’t Japanese you will def be fine and will still have a lot to laugh at! ... full review

As a plus one who was unaware of Alex’s past shows and overall didn’t know what to expect this show had me crying laughing in and out of my seat. Great introduction to what clown shows are!!... full review

Masterfully written, directed and staged, the play is a fascinating look behind the scenes at the birth of the Marvel world we are all so familiar with. We meet the creators, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and explore their creative partnership -- and its unravelling. Along the way, we learn the meaning and cost of success for each of them. ... full review

Full of quotable lines, wild pronunciations, and a rowdy cast of characters all looking for love, you'd be hard pressed to find a more fun time than moseying on down to Prickly Pear Patch.... full review

Amazing show! How is she so talented AND SO PREGNANT?? I laughed, I cried, I searched for dollar bills to throw.... full review

Hailey Hudson was stunning as the lead in this complex, emotional play. Her anger, embarrassment, and confusion was remarkably believable as she faced trauma from her teen years. Norma the Dinosaur was a creative, hilarious, cathartic, and effective metaphor for repressed rage. Mandi's skill as a comedic actor and writer is unmatched.... full review

Loved the original idea, the actors were committed and truthful! ... full review

I loved Sam Ditto's I QUIT! very much. Sam's journey of navigating all of her survival jobs is something that every performer can relate to. Sam manages to avoid the cliche of asking the audience for sympathy, but rather she gets them to truly see and hear her through her humor and catchy lyrics.... full review

This is a really great show based on a really bad movie. It has the energy of a Rocky Horror shadow-cast and you can tell everyone involved has a fondness for the film being parodied.... full review

If you're looking for the best show at Fringe involving Trolls, look elsewhere cause there are no Trolls in Nilbog! But that doesn't make the show any less of a fun time!... full review

Baby Bipolar was such a treat. It’s laugh out loud funny but also incredibly vulnerable and emotionally affecting. ... full review

Wow wow wow! This play is an incredibly moving piece and the message of hope we are so desperately seeking right now. A wonderful reminder of racial intersectionality that is relevant and much-needed. Very personal to the writer/director and beautifully done with care. You will be so glad you saw this!... full review

A really interesting and enjoyable show! ... full review

I really loved this show! I thought Brendan did a really impressive job navigating us into raw subject matter with great pacing, balance, and a very playful framing device. The show blends tragedy and true silliness in a way that makes clear just how much work went into it. I’m so glad I saw it, and I’ll be thinking of it for a good while. Do not miss this.... full review

This show changed my life. I am never going to have sex again ❤️... full review

This show is a must-see at Fringe this year. Getting to see Adriana’s work after last years debut was such a joy. You can see how thoughtfully her work has evolved. Her ability to capture raw, authentic emotions from the characters really immerse you in the show throughout. She always has an eye for casting. Don’t miss this!! ... full review

My cheeks were literally aching from cracking up and smiling ear-to-ear without a single break the whole show... full review

This show needs to be on Netflix! It is poignant, heartbreaking, funny, intriguing, and well constructed. Also, it’s such an important story for people to hear as so many go through this and no one is talking about it! Excellent performance and writing!!... full review

Very enjoyable, this is what the Festival is all about!... full review