Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

#Triggered but in the best way!... full review

An absolute party where every audience member feels very special to be in the presence of a lovely star. Like being let in on a really funny friend's inner circle. A wacky character clown piece with a huge heart, built out of expertly wielded charm and constant cleverness. So many chances, as an audience member, to be let in on the wild games of this epic event. I felt so positive and light after leaving.... full review

Great work. Excellent show. Never change. The Council of Elrond... is a fantastic hour of comedy and theatre.... full review

I had the time of my life...... full review

All I can say is hell yeah, what a wonderful show. Everything about this show delivers polish and professionalism with a comedic bite.... full review

It was excellent. It was definitely a surprise ending while captivating us from the start. I appreciated the throw back to the 1980s.... full review

A very fun, smart, and punchy adaptation of Taming of the Shrew! It was a very fun take on a classic Shakespeare piece, helping to circumvent a narrative that can very easily devolve into misogyny and sexist stereotypes. Instead, you get a delightful hour of physical comedy, goofy cases of disguises and mistaken identity, and a romance that can best be described as "Oh God you two are both awful, you're perfect for each other."... full review

Like being in The Black Lodge from Twin Peaks if The Black Lodge was a Cello Masterclass. Big Maestro really feels like a David Lynch character. This is clown that breathes in its simplicity and specificity and I was bought in from the first moment. The world building is a success and the premise is so strong as a container for these characters, this story. ... full review

Funny, emotional and profound. ... full review

Skillful dialogues woven together by a perfect metaphor!... full review

Really brazenly expressive show that feels authentic while being absurd! ... full review

Loved the show! Great exploration of the topic. Touches on very important feelings related to coping, relationships, and growth. Superb writing and directing and terrific performances!... full review

Full of Fun Music, Fantastic Hosting, and an Extraordinary ensemble. Clubbing experience was like no other than getting to play fun games of being the bouncers of the club to worship the Lucky VIP.... full review

I just saw First Five Boots. Steve Szlaga's talented one man show had me in stitches. 5 characters moving through space as reality shows' first expulsions is such a fun thread. A woman next to me hadn't realized each character was the same person...quite a compliment itself. Enjoyable Fun Creative... full review

Women Who Eat is equal parts funny and dark. The cast and direction are excellent. It also offers smart commentary women's relationship to food and how society forces certain expectations around eating on women. If you enjoy dark comedy with a twist of horror, I highly recommend it. ... full review

Excellent acting, screenplay and directing. I highly recommend. All of the current and pressing issues of our society are addressed in this one hour show. The actors are passionate and get the message across. ... full review

Excellent!! Performance & Story - thought-provoking, introspective, funny & intriguing! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the entirety of this show!... full review

In the Beginning is an innovative look at the story of Adam and Eve, focusing on Eve as the central character. It does an excellent job of highlighting Eve's intelligence over Adam's, deconstructing the story of original sin as we've learned it. The actress playing Eve is wonderful at showing Eve's arc. ... full review

A fun show with a very unique perspective. It was a fun multimedia fish out of water story that taught us a bit of Korean culture through the lens of a 20 something Midwestern girl.... full review

Really fun premise for a show. The performances are strong all the way around. Very funny idea and execution! Highly recommend!... full review