Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

This was a spirited and tuneful show - and an important one, teaching us about epilepsy in a way that was informative but never pandering. Very well-written.... full review

Silliness at its finest! Highly recommend. ... full review

Dara knows death and grief can be ridiculous, and she didn't shy away from the comedy of her personal experiences. It was wonderful to hear her story and get to know the characters in her family. Exceptional writing, extremely smart, and engaging at every turn! I really enjoyed my experience.... full review

I loved this show! It was funny and made me cry and assess my own relationships with loved ones. Truly what more could you ask for?... full review

I laughed, I cried, I loved it! This show deals with "capital t" trauma in a skillful, nuanced, and grounded way. This subject matter in different hands could be so heavy handed but Emily Boyle has created a very smart vehicle for this story and delivers an amazing performance. ... full review

Vivia is awesome! The show allows us to appreciate both her vulnerability and delicious humor. ... full review

Doofus is making landlords likeable.... full review

Hilarious, emotional and raw. Highly recommend!... full review

twin peaks + social anxiety = good time... full review

I really enjoyed this thoughtful and funny meditation on social media. Nothing better than being able to examine my behavior while laughing about it. And pondering this particular topic in a real live group makes it that much more interesting. ... full review

Funny, heartfelt play that captures college during the pandemic... full review

Diane is a star!... full review

this show was a joy. Both Matt and Lily are powerhouse performers. two distinct styles that mesh together seamlessly . matts rendition of a 1940s film noircop trying to solve a case of suspected cheating on a Childs game was hilarious a bisexual girl and a str8 man bothpolyamourous , and how they meet. hint- its not the way your mom and dad met I assure you. so funny. so real and raw. Lilly speaking about another woman performing a sexual act on her that matters saw in her eyes something was wro... full review

Incredibly entertaining and moving one man show. Eric has mined the "T" (truth) from his real life experiences into an honest, funny, insightful, heartfelt show. His performance is amazing--somehow both raw and self-aware. Confident in what he's sharing but also self-deprecating and funny. The play is a tightly written at 60 minutes with so many great details and callbacks. The final one had the audience gasp.... full review

Tuesday obviously had a lot of fun doing this and I can tell the crowd did also.... full review

I laughed, and shed a few tears and left wanting even more of his story. Everyone did an amazing job and the immersive bit was a nice touch!... full review

Ambitious endeavor! It’s clear a ton of work went in to creating this story and the technology to make it happen. Such an interesting and exciting theatrical idea. ... full review

Great songs weaving through a story that will never get old - heartache and betrayal among bandmates. Beautiful! ... full review

Alice takes you on a rollercoaster ride through a personal intimate issue . something that should be depressing but her use of stand up comedy, slides, character, and just her innate ability to find the good makes it a great theater experience. bring Kleenex but also be ready to laugh your ass off ... full review

A creative look at the different sides comic book history, "The Men Who Drew The Universe" doesn't pull punches as it tells the story of how Jack Kirby and Stan Lee brought Marvel Comics into being. The acting and writing were superb, allowing the audience to see every character at their highs and lows. The show is fast paced, just like the old bull pen, with every moment shining a light on the legends of Jack and Stan. A must see for anyone who is a fan of comics or the worlds they have created.... full review