Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Excellent performances elevate Eli Barraza's stellar writing. A beautiful and funny exploration of platonic love through time, life and death. ... full review

A unique and moving show by a talented and thoughtful performer! It’s amazing to see what a multi-hyphenate like Brianna can create for a festival like this, and I highly recommend that everyone check this show out!... full review

A wild ride from start to finish! The puppetry is magnetic. It feels like something out of a disturbed Henry Selick movie! ... full review

Inventive and captivating! Will never forget the pubes of fame ... full review

Re-Visitor was full of everything I like when going to live theatre: costumes, wacky props (like a kids car that was used as a “real car”, camp, self-debilitating humor and introspection. The show revisits the artists time in her life when she put up a show where she plays a haunting figure haunting a house and a young girl, while bts she’s grappling with a divorce right at the same time. What I took most from this show is that regardless of what we go through in our own personal lives, we make a... full review

Great show. Poignant and funny. ... full review

Don't let the dog costumes fool you. It's stark, dramatic, tragic, funny at times, and poignant. A passion project with hopeful ending.... full review

Truly heartfelt. Honest, brutal at times- and GLAMOROUS. ... full review

Mrs Claus is ready for Hollywood! So funny!... full review

My face hurt from laughing. What an incredible night at the theatre. Such a gift to get to go and laugh and be transported to this character's world.... full review

TAYA! TAYA! TAYA! What a blast! Extremely funny, fast paced, and audience interaction (but not in an annoying way) You should definitely come see this show ... full review

This show is incredible. Masterfully crafted, Brendan takes you on a journey into The Abyss that manages to be both laugh out loud hysterical and heartbreakingly poignant. Brendan gives a stunning, personal performance that makes you reflect on your own relationships fears, and explores a type of relationship so often misunderstood. ... full review

Performers like Tuesday Thomas are the future of clown as a modern the art form. Watching this show will make you feel what audiences in the Regency era felt when they watched Joseph Grimaldi redefine clowning.... full review

This show is like a visit to your grandma, if your grandma smokes two packs a day, has erotic fantasies about Jesus, and sings Chappell Roan karaoke about her sexcapades.... full review

This show is a must see! Tuesday had me laughing out loud from start to finish. Her character work is impeccable. This is better comedy than SNL. ... full review

Very fun show! Laurel was great . Shared a lot of what life for her is like in a funny, very human way.... full review

Great energy from the cast, a total romp! ... full review

This is a pristine character show! The jokes are airtight, and Andrew’s ability to perform actual vulnerability in a show that makes fun of performative vulnerability is truly brilliant. A must see for all comedy fans and practitioners!... full review

Justice was an excellent show from start to finish. The story is riveting and addresses an important topic. Additionally, it's educational. Highly recommend. ... full review

Deep and impactful content that is told creatively through spoken word and use of the background screen displaying scenery and social media content, just to name a few. It will make you laugh and think about life.... full review