Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Early Day

anonymous · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Exceptionally well written, acted, and produced. Each scene was a fantastic mix of hard hitting emotional moments and smartly deployed bits of comedy. I loved every part of it and I will be back for each show, so you should too!!!... full review

Pardners

anonymous · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
phenomenally hilarious love story for the ages. ... full review

Franken's A.I.

sandro monetti · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
A smart and entertaining addition to the Frankenstein canon. 'It's alive!'... full review

Sam Ditto: I Quit!

anonymous · June 06, 2026 uncertified reviewer
Tight and genuinely funny in parts. Struggled with the “look at me” energy by the performer and their comfort with their nepotistic perspective. ... full review

MPAT's Burt Thunders Presents: The First Annual Fundraiser to Save the Whales

anonymous · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
This is an amazing surrealist show with stunning actors going all out to deliver a clusterfuck sorry clusterfrick of a telethon... full review

Waiting for [Gal] Gadot by Jake Thomas

june angela · June 06, 2026 uncertified reviewer
What a GREAT piece! Brilliant, innovative writing by Jake Thomas and directing by Stephanie Sheh - even the intermission. Wonderful actors including Thomas and Michael Sinterniklaas. So original, thoroughly enjoyed it. A must see!... full review

Kimchi Life Crisis

esther eisenstein · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
fantastic show slice of life of an aspiring comedian great energy not a dull moment a must see... full review

THE McENFRO SHOW

gherkin picklewater · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Brilliant, hilarious, risqué, avant guard clown/ circus theatre... full review

Devil in the Diner

lars toler · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
fabulous original show by Gideon Amick! perfect casting! definitely check it out if you’re a fan of Twilight Zone vibes.... full review

SOMETHING SPOOKY

jared goode · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Jon is a master storyteller who spins a tale with the perfect blend of creepy and comedy! ... full review

Cirque Lunaire: a puppet debacle

nikki carnarius · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Me and my co-writer for The Mysteries of Persephone came to check out Cirque Lunaire and were blown away! I love a show where you can have a psychedelic experience while being totally sober. That was this show.... full review

Total Horror Show

anonymous · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
The show was entertaining, funny, and the songs worked so nicely with the story. I didn’t record any videos! I was too entertained and who doesn't like a show with Man Skin. Get it, Oliver! ... full review

Sam Ditto: I Quit!

anonymous · June 06, 2026 uncertified reviewer
Funny and polished but clearly tone deaf. Reeks of a white privileged perspective. ... full review

Women Who Eat

samuel berkley · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
I was blown away by how well written, well acted, well set and just overall how well executed this play was! I’m admittedly not a frequent theater goer but this play locked me in immediately! All the characters are so thoroughly written and powerful in their own right, and each and every performance showed that and more! But for every bit of intensity and seriousness contained in this play, there is just as much sharp and effortless humor! An awesome and thought provoking experience through and t... full review

Queen of the World -An Evening with Marlene Dietrich

shane dawson · June 06, 2026 uncertified reviewer
What a wonderful and inspiring evening this sounds like! The title alone creates a sense of elegance and celebration, and I’m sure Marle delivered a memorable experience for everyone attending. I was recently reading about local property trends through https://guilfordcountypropertyappraiser.org and it reminded me how important community events are in bringing people together. Wishing continued success for future performances and special gatherings like this one.... full review

Good Boys Anonymous

stephanie saunders · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Good Boys Anonymous is an amazing theater experience. The excellent writing, casting, direction, and acting of this short play introduced me to feelings I wasn't aware I had. Who knew that sadness, joy, anger, elation, humor and grief could all co-exist in less than an hour? Each character took us on an extraordinary journey and left us feeling a little more connected, by the end of the play. Whether you are a good boy, or not, this play is worth seeing.... full review

Mandy Keen: MAGGIE

meg cheng · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Maggie is such a heartfelt show with moments of pure silliness and joy.... full review

The Master's Piece

paulina simkin · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
This is such a fabulous play! I haven’t had such a great time at the theater in a long time. Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, brilliant directing! Overall an amazing experience, definitely a standout experience at Fringe. Can’t recommend it enough!... full review

Banana Man LIVE

spencer frankeberger · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Cute, silly, and honestly heartwarming, Banana Man Live packs a punch in such a short time -- and creates a unique way of telling a timely story -- and I had such an amazing time not only experiencing this show but even learning to boot! What a fun time!... full review

Out for Delivery

meg cheng · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Lissa and this world she created is fascinating.... full review

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