Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Mr. Ow (and Tozy) makes you feel laughter, surprise (cool magic!!), and all warm and fuzzy inside!! THE EYES!... full review

Both shows are very cute! The first, "I Hate How You Dress" has one surprising reveal after another. It's a very interesting look at the afterlife, and the actors had a great time telling the story. "Our Cemetery" shows how friendships weather age and experience, wonderfully told by the actors. Both tales are great bedfellows.... full review

There are many types of theater - comedy, drama, farce, melodrama, immersive, surrealism, theater of the absurd... and then there's Theater of Molly Sharpe. F*CKING FAMOUS is raunchy, gross, bizarre, unhinged and unapologetically it's own thing. And it's brilliant. There's nothing traditional about what she does in this show, it's held in a wig shop on Hollywood Blvd and that's not the only thing that sets it apart from the pack. It's hard to describe this show, but let's say it's a pitch-p... full review

Barbie Smith is impossible to look away from. She’s alarmingly forthcoming and demands the audiences attention! Yamini completely transforms into this character from the accent to her physicality. She brings us into Barbie’s psyche so much that we empathize and root for her in the end, despite the judgmental obscenities she’s been preaching at us in the past hour. ... full review

It’s a crisp, super funny and poignant play about grief and healing beautifully executed by a stellar cast with impeccable timing and dramatic chops! Eric Toms wrote something special. It’s cleaver as hell, sad and hopeful, and a very worthy hour of your time ... full review

Dean is a really excellent, strong performer. They are absolutely masterful at physical control over their body and they use nothing but their motions to paint a whole scene. Their physical comedy and precision is mesmerizing to watch. Hilarious all the way through. Would watch again.... full review

Jordan is an incredibly gifted writer. She is an absolutely phenomenal performer and I was hooked the entire time! I could not look away. The show is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply relatable as someone who suffers from chronic pain. The show strikes a remarkable balance between hilarious moments and genuine emotional depth. I am incredibly impressed by Jordan, and cannot wait to see what she does next! Impeccable direction as well- shout out to Hope! ... full review

Linda is a beautiful story teller. Vulnerable and funny, guiding us through her serendipitous life with ease. ... full review

The show was very smart, often clever, and sometimes laugh out loud funny. The poignant moments didn’t take themselves too seriously, though bordered on it. The cast was all great and especially enjoyed Jackson Olstads performance.... full review

Hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly philosophically complex! Who knew a story about vampires would feel so human? ... full review

A fantastic play with strong performances and fantastic direction. Feels vital and and true. Quite reminiscent of Chekov. ... full review

A haunting, beautiful horror story told by a single character throughout. I felt like I was sitting by a campfire as a kid, completely engaged! A must see!... full review

Very well written, produced and impeccable acting. ... full review

The show was so witty, and the acting was fantastic. Overall, it was a fun experience and I would highly recommend it. ... full review

Funny, heartfelt and engaging. I'm a big fan of Ramon and I feel my spirit lift every time I see him perform. As the audience we got to connect, share our grief and laugh a lot. We also learned a lot of useful information.... full review

Fun, lighthearted, and playful. ... full review

The show was very funny, well put together and entertaining. The actor was great at bringing out all their personalities of the characters in his show. Had an absolute blast watching the show!... full review

A fantastic walk down memory lane of the music, fashion, hair and vibe of the late 70's and 80's! Albie Selznick shares an autobiographical journey of self- discovery and growth during this period as a successful artist, magician, juggler, actor and most importantly - a compassionate human being. A visit to the Magic Castle as a 9 year old, and the viewing of an SNL performance by David Bowie, provided the sparks for young Albie's lifelong pursuit of the arts. In this one man show, Albie eloq... full review

Self-aggrandizement masquerading as inspiration... full review

I've seen other productions done by Alice, which were great, but this original script is absolutely brilliant. Went to preview night and 10/10 recommend. It was written for a modern audience, but is also full of references/easter eggs to nerd out on, so it can be for anyone to enjoy.  Very clever & had a blast, and of course as a 'coffeehead' I loved the thematic elements :)  Get thee to this beanery!... full review