Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

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

Christine is truly so talented! She can act, she can sing, and her physical comedy was on point! ... full review

A masterfully structured show that somehow gets funnier with every passing minute. Andrew Knox stars as Eleos Richard, a Licensed Male Emotions Specialist, and welcomes the audience to an Alpha Male Bootcamp for heterosexual men. As absurd as that premise sounds, the show evolves into something surprisingly heartfelt and moving. This is unlike anything else you'll see at Fringe. It is boldly original, highly conceptual, and consistently entertaining. It may be too early to make predictions, but... full review

Hilarious…. moving…. inspiring…. Big with a B took us on a journey we weren’t expecting, that brought laughs, tears, and relatability for days! We can’t wait to return.... full review

Late-night improv. Talented performers. Better have an embarrassing story ready cause there's no hiding from The Dark Lord.... full review

This is the rare show that feels like it was taking us on a delightfully aimless journey but then punched us in the heart with its poignant ending that it was leading you to the whole time. Stefan lets us ride shotgun through his personal discovery, displaying one emotional misdirection after another, until we finally arrive at his bittersweet conclusion. Try and get a ticket if you can. You will not be disappointed. ... full review

Powerful and unflinching, with just the right balance of humor. It’s a story that needed to be told, and now needs to be seen. ... full review

This was one of the best shows I've seen at any time - certainly the best one-person show. Stefan's mind is so mercurial and fascinating, and it's on full display the whole time. It's hilariously meta - fourth wall anybody? We watch him change before our eyes from a trickster and joker, imperceptibly becoming more vulnerable, till by the end I was crying uncontrollably watching him. Will he play that guitar? Will we get to hear him sing?... full review

Wowzers! Do not miss this play. I was on the edge of my seat in this immersive and important tale of the echoes of the past that are playing out in the present. It is relevant, political, hopeful, exactly what we need in these times. Leia gives a riveting performance. I cannot recommend more. Love love love this play!... full review

Amazing graves is a two-for-one, with two 30-minute plays in a one hour timeslot. They chose the correct play order, starting with a fun look at the afterlife / remedying past mistakes in the beginning and then ending with a touching and hilarious tale of friendship and living in the moment by making deep connections.... full review

The twists and turns of this dark comedy about assisted death in Switzerland were so unexpected, weird, funny. ... full review

This was a shocking, riotous hour of nonstop ridiculous humor. I laughed uncontrollably long after each joke was delivered. Adam is genuinely, effortlessly hilarious. I would recommend this show to absolutely anyone and felt like I found a real gem getting to watch his fantastic PowerPoint graphics, perfectly pointed delivery, and carefully paced but authentically committed total breakdown. This show is meticulously thought-out and hilarious every step of the way.... full review