Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

As an audience member, I laughed, I gasped, and I participated. I found myself a part of the show in a way that felt fun and playful instead of panicked (my usual feeling with audience interaction). But as a fellow performer... I was simply blown away. OUT THERE is heartfelt and inventive, and, most of all, it's funny as hell. If all that wasn't enough, the technical achievement this show represents is nothing short of a miracle. GO AND SEE THIS SHOW. GO GO GO. GO TWICE.... full review

SLACK TIDE is a great character journey and an engaging depiction of the way childhood friendships grow and develop over time. Great acting and a really solid heart to its narrative.... full review

Saw the preview today and loved it! The cast was hilarious, the songs were great, and the dialogue and story were very funny. ... full review

BELLINGHAM BAY is an endlessly entertaining journey through the pitch for the series, with relatable and engaging storytelling that makes this one a must-see. ... full review

Absolutely hilarious show packed with very smart and sharp humor that rewards an attentive audience. The comedy is quick witted, current, and full of funny details. Hats off to this cast, who fully committed to these hilarious characters and absolutely nailed their performances. You could watch this show three times and still discover new things to laugh at. The jokes come rapid fire and the writing is well layered.... full review

Lovely acoustic music!... full review

Mandy is such a great performer! She has excellent commitment and I love the way she interacts with her audience/props. ... full review

This show was a blast. The songs and characters are so much fun. The amount of heart on display, and the ultimate realizations of the individual men on the podcast were also insight. A fun time that won't be forgotten soon.... full review

It was very moving. The story was so well written. So much talent in the cast. My favorite characters were Young Joe, Young Pauly and Lisette... full review

Playful, exuberant delivery with thoughtful substance as well.... full review

As a straight white passing cisgender male, finally a show to take the theater back for us by us! A reminder of how valuable it is to produce theater that is written by dead white men or billionaires, I left feeling seen. The “Male Loneliness” number spoke to my soul. So true. ... full review

Liza is a delight! And, boy howdy, can she sing!... full review

Great nod to twilight zone and night gallery. Well done. Beautifully executed, good “ twists” ( don’t want to spoil them lol) ... full review

A tour de force in acting, especially Tom. 75 minutes of embodiment, commitment and clarity. There’s a lot of nuance in the writing and in the web of relationships between the 3 characters. These are the type of actors that directors want to work with and wish more actors were like; it’s evident in their performances, embodiment and execution.... full review

Hilarious and so fun!! Phil and Nancy forever <3... full review

This writer knows musical theater! It feels like a show with the potential to grow into something really big. The musical numbers are well-written and feel pro. ... full review

Clever and Very Funny!!... full review

Amazing, fast paced distillation of everything that makes this classic great!... full review

It was terrific! We had a fantastic time. So many great twists and turns. The writing was first rate and the acting was hysterical! We were still laughing on the way home in the car. ... full review

This show is FANTASTIC! The focus is clearly on great writing, acting, and direction. It was a truly moving 75 minutes of theater and I happily would’ve watched longer. ... full review