Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

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

Kevin and John were both delightful.... full review

You’ll laugh. You might even cry but you’ll sure have fun doing it. Don’t miss these zany guys clown, juggle and sing their hearts out!... full review

I loved so much about this piece. The subject matter is one that needs to be addressed and attention paid to it. The cast was extemely strong and attacked the material. We did however, lose so much of the great writing and beautiful intamcy with the intrusive voices. Trusting the skill of the lead actors we can hear Greg's voices without having to see them. It was so distracting having so many voices on stage. Is this live character or a voice? Trust the writing and trust the audience. If it was... full review

Meet the Robinsons was fantastic! The whole cast was great. Characters were endearing, making me laugh & cry! So good, & family friendly! ... full review

This show was so incredibly special! Kel welcomed us in to their life story with honesty, vulnerability, and their wonderful humor. To witness the path to their self acceptance and love was so moving and funny. The show's message is one that I feel everyone can relate to. Love the good and hard times as they make you what you are today. I left happy, joyful and have tickets to see it three more times!... full review

I had a good time watching this one hour show. ... full review

Excellent and engaging! This show held my interest and attention the entire time. It was like reading a good book with a main character you become attached to because they draw you in with their warmth, authenticity, humor and unique story. The presentation style and content is very special, like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Penina’s use of honesty and humor throughout made her so lovable. I wanted to hear everything she wanted to share. ... full review

Genius adaptation! You feel GREAT after attending this show!... full review

It’s very true to the genre ... full review

OMG. This was such a great show! The story line is beautiful, the cast members are strong. There were no bad actors on stage. They were all so good in their roles and convey the exact conflicts that the writer wants to convey. At the surface this appears to be just a love story between two teenagers. However, its contents revealed racial injustice, economic inequality, lack of freedom out of fear for certain ethnic group, and generational pains.... full review

URGENT CARE is a fascinating and incredibly engaging piece that highlights the trans experience in a very dimensional way. It's grounded and heartfelt, well-acted with dialogue that flows really easily.... full review

I loved it! So relatable, so fun. A lot of humor and whimsy in navigating what is the journey of quitting (most) jobs. ... full review