Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

I've had the privelege of watching Husky Whispers evolve over the years, and this is their crowning achievement. This show is full of heart, pain, and delightful stupidity, and it comes through in the music so beautifully. I'll be vulnerable and admit I've never listened to "Nebraska" and I bet the show would be an even richer experience had I done that - but it's a testament to Cole & Riley that I came in without that context and had a fucking wonderful time. Powerful, moving, funny. Wonderful.... full review

It portrays a possible realistic rendition of what happened. It was plausible with what Lady Macbeth had to grapple with. Women healers were portrayed as witches then. Vikings were involved making alliances and conquering. ... full review

Such a wonderful show with some amazing tricks... full review

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This show was completely original. In all my years of seeing all types of live comedy and theatre, I've never seen anything like this. A full half-hour mime show, COMPLETELY TIMED to a pre-written foley audience mix. And yes, Kevin is totally in-sync and hilarious. But that's not even the best part of the show. It's the story, we went through a full journey in 30 minutes that could easily been longer. And we were there for the emotional ride. Kevin's acting was superb, and was a perfect complemen... full review

Cute blonde guy fronting an ad for Gay Sexual Reminiscences? O-K! Started off with frank, ribald stories of Growing Up Gay which elicited a lotta yocks from WeHo male audience. Midway it took an unadvertised side-step into The Dark Side, stifling the laughs and earning Kendall Brezinski an unexpected standing ovation! Not as "in-depth" as it thinks it is, but a really revealing piece of Self-Analysis! Only 4 more shows X 26 seats, so may be a tough ticket! ... full review

Great show! Felt like a very dark Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys mystery with two twists at the end... full review

Good, straightforward play. Cute, entertaining. Unapologetically girl-coded; we got the wedding, the therapy speak, the co-dependent friend, the mean girls. We have all met these people. ... full review

You really left with the impression that Kendall is the kind of artist that is completely comfortable with every part of himself which made for a compelling hour. I feel I understand his world a little better now. ... full review

AHHHHH DOOFUS WAS THE BEST!!!!! The whole audience was laughing the whole time and when we weren't we were captivated waiting for the next. Like any good clown, Cole kept the balloon of comedic energy afloat at all times whether it be with a silly kick of his foot or a realization of how silly his big blue head looked or with a tummy jiggle to satisfy our taste for the absurd. To both mock landlords so savagely by being so dumb and full of himself and yet be so lovable and charming to win us ... full review

The show is very funny! Time flew by.... full review

This show was a bright Dr Seuss-ian comment on the absurdity of gender in our modern fruity society. The fruitiest play to exist. A show that somehow found a way to entertain as well as mock as well as educate the common man that sees gender as black and white, apple and banana. I watched audience members understand elements of the play in a deep way one by one and you could tell the performers community came out and related with this material.... full review

A very powerful medieval era play. It certainly took me back into how it was in that era. The sensory experience , I could almost smell the fire burning, and the smell of the woods, the juniper. The music and sounds, very well put together. Well done to the producers, director and actors , it is well portrayed. ... full review

I came to see this knowing nothing about the movie, solely attracted to it by the creators of the show and I had so much fun that now I want to watch the movie for the first time and see this show again for a second time. Thank you for making me spend time suspended from Earth's troubles. ... full review

Burn Scar is a gorgeous piece. Beautifully written and masterfully performed by Christine Dunford — I was transported for a full hour. Attentive, incensed at times, laughing at others, and eventually led somewhere very pure that I could feel the whole audience needed.... full review

A fast-paced one-person show that masterfully blends magic, comedy, and espionage. Katrina actively engages the audience and delivers one surprise after another. Highly recommend this clever, crowd-pleasing show that is well worth investigating. We left entertained, amazed, and still wondering: is she actually a spy?... full review

A fun, dynamic night with a wonderful taster of multiple shows!... full review

Intimate. Raw. Vulnerable. Refreshing. Carter & Jo Beth give it all on stage!!... full review

I loved the interaction between the two players. This fast paced ride was exciting, engaging, and entertaining. The writing was witty and kept us engaged. Spencer Weitzel and Theo Fay were wonderful. ... full review

This show is why people come to Fringe. FUN!!! Sometimes you see a show that makes you think, this is not one of those shows. You want a hilarious escape from the overly serious world of real life? Go see Wet Hot! This show has everything- singing, dancing, midriffs, wigs! I laughed, then laughed some more. You will be entertained, resistance is futile. ... full review