Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Hilarious and profound. I laughed almost the whole time, except for the parts I was supposed to cry, which I nearly did. Adam Schwartz has accomplished a funny, moving, relevant tour de force.... full review

Task Force 48 is a funny, smart, and inventive piece built around a bold concept. Framed as a 30-minute committee meeting led by someone tasked with “rebooting” America, this debut work offers a playful yet purposeful take on political power... full review

This is a brilliant and moving, personal and yet universal piece about carrying the burden of “goodness” throughout lives. The weight of which affects different people in different ways. Spotless direction by Rick Simone-Friendland. And seamless, deeply revealing writing from Bill Prudich. A touching, hilarious and moving night of theater. ... full review

I loved it. So cool to see a magic show that plays out over a whole narrative. Very well done. ... full review

"Justice" is a play that is going to stay with me for a long time! It was excellent! ... full review

Very heartfelt and unexpected. I appreciated the artist's vulnerability and heavily identified with much of the show. I walked in thinking this would be a spooky show and it's more of an interpersonal reflection on a tough time but with laughter and mini jump-scares throughout. Great work! (Wish I could hop in a time capsule and watch the precursor to this show!)... full review

Alberta, Alberta was incredible!! Timely and relevant. It definitely leaves it mark on you after you leave the theatre. The acting was powerful. An unforgettable experience.... full review

"Strait Jacket Sirens" was filled with fun, attitude and enough talent to light up the Hollywood sign!... full review

This show was hilarious. And as a staunch feminist lesbian who thinks men are generally not funny (sorry men, don't get too emotional about it), you can take my word for it! Thoroughly enjoyable, I lol'ed throughout.... full review

A zany slice of 18th-century silliness!... full review

Spooky and Atmospheric, with writing that felt like a staged book-reading. Very cool concept.... full review

Wow! What a story. A great portrayal of family life on the edge of society. The Single Mom’s struggle to support her family of 2 teen daughters depicts the issues of environmental issues, cultural beliefs, social stereotypes, and the international relationship with Mexico. The Gallina is a bright light in the story of gloom vs the Powers that Be. ... full review

This show has it all- brilliance, hilarity, and heart! I loved every minute of it.This show is going to go far so don't miss seeing it! It was my first show I've seen at Fringe and it set the standard high!... full review

Goodbye Hello is an excellent, heartwarming story of the trajectory of two best friends' lives and afterlives. A genuine piece with a lot of heart and a conclusion that brings a tear to anyone's eye. It's a joy to watch these two performers depict the ups and downs of their relationship, and the play does a lot with what they have, creating an incredible effective narrative and memorable characters. ... full review

Tommy Coopers Fez is an absolute delight. This ONE women is a master class in storytelling. ... full review

I really enjoyed the actor's performances. You could tell they were having fun and that passed the fun on to the audience. It also moved well. ... full review

Hilarious, raunchy, deep dive into the private chaos that is dating ... full review

A fantastic takedown on motivational speakers that kept me laughing the whole time. Anyone who has gone down a self help rabbit hole can appreciate the specificity and craft of every joke. Bravo! ... full review

What a night!!! The show hit it out of the park and the audience went wild! One storyteller after another brought humor, vulnerability- and at times nastiness. You won’t be disappointed. And each show has a different line-up so you can go again and again and again. See this show!... full review

Extremely creative storytelling from a fantastically funny actress. Super relatable for any performer, but the message can apply to anyone.... full review