Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

A unique and meta show that was both entertaining AND just incredibly impressive, a great feat by both the writers and the performers. Left laughing and admiring the skill of everyone involved to be able to pull off a flawless production.... full review

Vai varat ieteikt ... full review

Very engaging and thought provoking dialog between the characters - - most entertaining and well done.... full review

I loved all of the absurdist existentialism this play is dealing with! When the performance started with no talking for the first 5 minutes or so, I was almost ready for the entire show to be speechless, but I also loved hearing everything both characters had to say. It definitely reminded me of Beckett in all the best ways!... full review

This is a great interactive piece with a clever premise. Lacy is a magical presence onstage, and you feel so comfortable and at home with her. I loved what the piece explored, and how it did so. I thought it was smart and funny, and because Lacy is magic, the audience bought in right away, which made the show that much better. Go see her: Cindy is Right Now!... full review

This is the kind of show that has you trying to hide your teary eyes when the lights come up afterward! What do you do when the world is ending? Just like the rest of us, Andi and Trevor yearn for one last moment of human connection.... full review

This autobiographical one-woman cabaret is a triumphant, soul-baring celebration of resilience. It weaves original songwriting and intimate storytelling into a beautiful Hollywood cabaret format. The performance is deeply human and organic, beautifully capturing a woman's journey through trials, innocence, and ultimate growth. Even when revisiting her deepest hardships, she remains a beacon of light, keeping her heart entirely open to positive thinking.... full review

Add it to your schedule - this is why I so enjoy theater in Los Angeles; good actors telling a human story about hard and beautiful things I've known and felt. ... full review

What an absolute BLAST! The creativity and writing was incredible. Every moment was a joy to be a part of. Funny, clever, and consistently entertaining. ... full review

Bill Prudich has given us more than a collection of monologues set in a group therapy milieu. He has mapped out with exquisite compassion how six random people navigate a knife's edge of balancing public expectations and their individual habits, hurts and hangups. The reckoning between the two creates a beautiful hour of theatre, sharply written and brilliantly performed. Go see it.... full review

hi... full review

funny, well-paced, great, ensemble, great gags, i ate it up!!! if you want to be entertained, seduced, alarmed, or all three, go watch sister wivez!!!... full review

Absolutely absurd and absolutely hilarious. Kevin was a fantastic mime and John truly surprised with the clown antics. Not at all what I was expecting, and in the best way.... full review

A hilariously and stupidly funny show! If you have seen previous iterations of his performances, this one takes an amazing turn that I won’t spoil for anyone. Trust me, the 11pm start time was worth it. Have a pint or two and then join their crew for one of the most memorable cinematic movie moments in history. It’s like I was right there in the movie and living it!... full review

wikitia... full review

I had such a great time watching The Master's Piece. The writing was sharp, funny, and genuinely clever, and the cast brought a fantastic energy to the whole thing. It's not easy to make people laugh while keeping them invested in the story, but you pulled it off beautifully. Congratulations on a wonderful show!... full review

Abby Normal was such a creative, funny and touching way to explore a mysterious and terrifying subject. It was a love letter to anyone suffering and finding a way to thrive with and in spite of this condition.... full review

Marvel fans familiar with the publisher’s history know that the people behind the scenes are every bit as fascinating and colorful as the characters they’ve brought to life. “The Men Who Drew The Universe” brings these pioneers of creativity to the stage in all their flawed glory and does so in gripping, assured fashion. An absolute must see for comic book fans or anyone who loves a good story of the struggles that come with unexpected success. ... full review

Brain Eviction was silly and heartfelt and real and absurd. The performers brought a lot of joy to the piece, and I was pleased and surprised to see how it built and where it went. It made me feel good! Happy to be there. ... full review

This was an emotionally honest, "fly on the wall" play about the real yet subtle microaggressions from our own parents, that can subconsciously form our own limitations in life. Very relatable, and a refreshing take. ... full review