Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Cylie Janiece is a multi-talented performer whose creativity and versatility shine throughout Jackie, Baby!. She is entertaining, heartwarming, heartbreaking, and just a little unhinged in the best way. Janiece effortlessly balances humor and emotion, creating characters both larger than life and deeply relatable. ... full review

It’s a beautifully odd clown show in rhyming couplets with musical interludes and bizarre characters… Not to be missed!... full review

Sage Center was a moving production about the challenges of working in a mental health facility and the struggles for Corey as he desperately tried to find ways to help the patients in ways that were outside the box. You could truly feel his struggles and the performance tugged at your heart. The actors did an amazing job and kept the audience engaged. Very well done. ... full review

So much fun! ... full review

Molly is a genius and I am always impressed by her work. This show is no exception.... full review

Fascinating topic. Well researched and playfully executed. ... full review

Excellent piece showing the complexities of parenting and the vital role therapists have in service (and disservice) to our mental health.... full review

Cathartic, hilarious, packed with jokes and greatly performed. I am obsessed with Steve. ... full review

O.M.G. I had no idea what modern clowning involves, and I have been Changed walking out of this show in tears - some tears from laughter, the others from out of the blue unexpected emotional gut punch. Do NOT sleep on this one! Go see it! NOTE: If, like me, Scary Clown Makeup is a Thing? Trust Moi that this show doesn't have that element.... full review

More crazy than disturbing. Fun renditions of Warhol, Solanas, etc.... full review

<a href="https://thatisnotmyneighbor.com">That's Not My Neighbor</a> is a suspenseful psychological horror game in which players take on the role of a security guard at a mysterious apartment complex. Your mission is to verify the identities of residents and detect impostors attempting to infiltrate the building. With gameplay centered on observation and deduction, the game generates a sense of suspense with every decision. Its retro graphic style, combined with an eerie soundscape, further heigh... full review

The story carries a strong premise and has an eager, dynamic cast; unfortunately, the play's dense text becomes the play's biggest challenge against the momentum the story deserves. There is a powerful and impactful piece here, but it may emerge more clearly with a more concise and focused version of the script.... full review

The Church of Delete Your Account was humorous, informative, and incredibly relatable. Sibling Joey, the writer and performer, draws you in with a great mix of humor, insight, and personal connection. They encouraged audience participation, which made the experience even more engaging. I was entertained from beginning to end and found myself laughing while also reflecting on the ideas being shared. It’s definitely a fun and worthwhile experience that has stayed with me long after it ended. Be rea... full review

To sit in this show is to be aware of just how close you are to grief all the time. You can feel it in the way the entire audience holds its breath, in the sounds of people choking back tears next to you, in a loud and knowing laugh from behind you about how bad your parents' taste is in television. That is the power of Rachel Austin's show. I can't recommend it enough.... full review

A high octane comedy script that was plagued by stiff and unprepared performances. A truly wonderful concept and dialogue with no audio production whatsoever, which only added to the awkward tension of it. I would love to see a second showing of it to see if the cast loosens up with more experience.... full review

A frenetic, endlessly funny show that juggles gender roles like a sleight of hand artist would juggle a colorful deck of cards. The cast really brings it all together with delightfully over-the-top performances that perfectly compliment the lighthearted events that unfold. Highly recommend adding this one to your fringe lineup right after the most somber show you're planning on catching this season. It'll lift your spirits the moment the opening song begins.... full review

Had a wonderful time! A very well-rounded experience in which I both laughed and cried (and that's always the best)... full review

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If you went to art school you’re going to love this show. It was like as if Carol Burnett, Andy Warhol, Laverne & Shirley and David Bowie ran an art school; Mary and Margo would be the students that went to that school . ... full review

Alice's one-woman show is emotional, resonant and funny. She shares the fertility struggles that she and her husband went through with grace and humor. As someone who has also gone through IVF, she captures the hopes and fears of trying to become a parent. You'll laugh and cry and you'll be thinking about this show a long time. This was my second time seeing it and it was as riveting as the first time. ... full review