Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

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

The sensuality and world-building is this show's strength. The strongest moral takeaway for me was the idea of the divine child (sent by Mithra in this case) shunned by the village, who has to follow his own path to bring light into the dark while the village insists he is the dark one. The themes are universal and epic. I'd see this show again. ... full review

It may be pitched as a self help seminar but I couldn't help myself but to cackle at this wonderful spin on a solo show. I'm a sucker for a good powerpoint, and Adam's is great.... full review

I absolutely loved this show. I was looking forward to the Magic aspect, but I was moved by the love story of it all. Katrina weaved narrative and Magic showmanship so beautifully. I felt fully immersed. I hope she does more shows like this because I’d love to see more of this type of show (consider me subscribed and following). Blending different art forms so beautifully.... full review

Laughed until it hurt, but go for Reed’s poignant stories about his teaching experiences. ... full review

Hilarious! It was so interactive and tbe audience choices change the outcome of the show! Doll Court feels like chaos, but the comedy brings the order. I loved that they used all our creativity to escalate the story, the drama and the ridiculousness.... full review

Beautiful show!... full review

Hilarious! Out-of-control. A concert gone so wrong it's hilarious. It's interactive, crazy, funny, I laugh so hard I started to cry. You'll leave singing lyrics that will keep you laughing.... full review

Hilarious. ... full review

Sister Bernadette is INCREDIBLE! ... full review

Throughly entertaining and clever. Great performances and ensemble work. Crisp, seamless directing. So much to wrap our heads around. Such a pleasure to be with others experiencing a rich thought provoking piece smartly using Waiting for Godot as the template. It humorously mirrors the dark realities of our time. ... full review

I will be thinking about THE ABYSS for a long time. It managed to be deeply vulnerable and hysterically funny - I laughed out loud, I cried, I applauded mid-show multiple times. This is a piece of art you do you not want to miss, something you will absolutely say "I saw this when." Brendan Scannell is a special performer, it's impeccably directed by Emily Olcott, and being in that room to experience this show is a true gift. Run don't walk!... full review

Kaboom! is a blast. Reed's got a natural charm that makes the whole show feel effortless. His character work is sharp, the substitute teaching bits are super funny and the personal stories hit you in all the feels. A great mix of hilarious and heartfelt. Really well done.... full review

Amazing Graves is a fun twofer! I Hate How You Dress was heartfelt with a great twist on unresolved family feelings that included a great twist of characters in the afterlife. Also Amanda Lynne is a delight, and a new fringe friend, go see her. Our Cemetery was a tale of old friends reuniting where it all began, many years later. Messy, warm, and really relatable. Some nice comedic moments. Good stuff all around!... full review

Alberta Alberta is so timely it's uncomfortable, in a good, self-reflective way. A lonely guy uses his AI assistant to try to find human connection through the thing that's replacing it. It's funny, sexy, and surprisingly sharp, pulling the curtain back on how we use and hide behind technology. It really nails the irony of reaching for real intimacy but grabbing your phone instead. Well written, well performed... it will stick with you. Go see it!... full review

This was a fun ride. A glimpse into the life of sweet. sexy, salty Mrs Santa was exactly what I needed and she really knows how to work an audience. Lots of laughs. ... full review

Moving. Reflective. And a little too close to home (in the best way possible).... full review

A must see for anyone who loves musical theatre! Brianna is a commanding presence onstage, skillfully guiding the audience through an emotionally resonante journey. “Big with a B,” is funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. ... full review

Brendan really made something truly special here - that perfect balance of crying laughing and just plain crying - a deeply personal story told in such a unique, hilarious, and touching way - a must see! ... full review