Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Equal parts heartbreaking, strange, political, and unexpectedly touching. It was a dark and surreal look at loyalty, fear, aging, and what happens when society decides some souls no longer matter. ... full review

“Body image” : 2 simple words that carry so much weight. And yes! both literally & figuratively and, again, yes! pun intended! THIS is a must see- performed by Brianna McDonnell, directed by Ken Sawyer and music director and on piano Lindsay Aldana. Briana delivers the goods and wallops a punch with her personal and heartwarming story of growing up surrounded by words such as “ fat” & “normal.” She shares her tale from childhood to the present of her journey with the high numbers on the scale and... full review

Very fun, entertaining, and witty show. I just wish it was a little longer because she definitely has more to say! Alicia was creative and her act was on point! I highly recommend stopping in to see it. ... full review

This was a super fun, high energy show. Brilliantly written and executed. The graphic design was top-notch. I did not know what to expect going in, but I was wildly surprised and satisfied! This show is sure to be a Hollywood Fringe Festival Favorite. Go see it!! ... full review

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Taya is amazingly talented and this is a hilarious high-wire act showcase of her many comedic gifts. Such a brilliant concept and very fun to watch. I don't know many performers brave enough to even attempt what Taya does in this show, let alone pull it off with such flair. Highly recommended.... full review

Three S's. Spectacular. Side-splitting. Sensory Overload.... full review

Incredibly compelling and dynamic. Perfectly cast. ... full review

This was so fun and funny with great songs and a compelling cast! Lots of chemistry, and you have to see the dance and the costumes at the end!... full review

Award-winning performer Molly Sharpe returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival with yet another memorable comedic triumph. Fucking Famous is, simply put, fucking funny. Sharpe takes the stage bruised, battered, and sporting a bloody nose, but as any performer knows, the show must go on. What follows is a delightfully uncomfortable concert/comedy experience that invites us to laugh and sing along. ... full review

Poignant and universal story of finding peace with one's image and place in the world amongst a country going through its own identity crisis. ... full review

I was laughing out loud throughout! This is hands down one of the funniest things I’ve seen in ages. Definitely see this while you have the chance. This show definitely earns repeat viewings. It’s an incredible understatement to say this was enjoyable from start to finish. ... full review

Andrew is a tour de force performer-comedic timing, solid crowd work, a really fun concept that surprised me with its depth, AND HE SINGS? What more could you ask for? Emotional Alpha keeps you belly laughing while tugging at a major societal issue in a surprisingly effective way!... full review

I originally wrote a joke scathing review of this show, trying to match the style of humor of this show, but it didn’t sit right with me. I want to write something that will sell tickets to his show because people will really appreciate seeing this after a long day of fringing.The incomparable Mark Vigeant has created a delightful clown that satires everything that’s terrible about fringe shows. He gets the funniest performers in La to be his guest demons and they try to do the worst possible sh... full review

In Sperm Assassination, Pam Levin's one-woman show, she recounts her journey toward accepting motherhood with honesty, vulnerability, and humor. Levin is an award-winning performer and a charismatic storyteller, and her authenticity shines throughout the production. She presents her experiences with remarkable candor, allowing the audience to engage directly with her perspective rather than leaving room for excessive interpretation.... full review

Had a great time. Simple but effective queer allegories with a super engaging performance from Ari! ... full review

Silly! Fun! Go see this show and let yourself be a kid for 30-minutes. ... full review

SO FUN! Every moment of this show was pure joy. So fun, outrageous, and hilarious. Everyone must get a ticket to this concert!... full review

I LOVE THIS SHOW! It is so sharp, so funny, so endearing. Andrew is incredible, and this show is a must see for everyone. ... full review

This show was like sitting in the middle of a cartoon world, in the best way. It was fun and delightful with the perfect amount of silliness. ... full review