Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

In The Abyss, Brendan Scannell perfectly weaves together laugh out loud comedy and heart wrenching tragedy. The show is unique and powerful and a perfect presentation of Brendan as a performer. It’s very much worth your time. ... full review

I absolutely loved this show. Nora is hilariously , charismatic and just exactly what you need for a snail to be. I recommend this show to anyone who loves to laugh. ... full review

It was amazing and so well written and delivered! I laughed I cried and I laughed wanting to see more of sister Bernadette... full review

An absolutely delightful look into melancholy and joy. I couldn't look away and never knew what was coming next. Amazing performances all around. I was giggling the whole time. I will now be looking our windows and wonder what life would be like in a distant time on the sea and cradle a bowl of almonds.... full review

Justice is a totally engrossing show! It manages to be informative without being preachy. The character of Sara is believable, engaging, and warmly approachable. I felt for her and her situation. Overall, a memorable evening of theatre.... full review

Fantastic, solid show with a lot of heart, humor, and strong performances.... full review

I laughed. I cried. If you’re a fan of musical theater, body positivity, personal stories, and one woman shows this is for you!!... full review

Really fun and funny! Well worth your time. ... full review

A simple setup yet a total romp, Sister Bernadette is impossible not to root for! ... full review

55 minutes of pure joy. Impossible to not just sit there with a smile on your face the whole time. Sharp and silly in all the best ways. ... full review

Great character work and writing. Terrific message. Important and funny show!... full review

Incredibly unique, wholesome, and relatable - writer and magnetic performer Ari Fromm teaches their audience “pupils” an important lesson about identity and inclusivity through an animated, larger-than-life performance that transports you to the wild and colorful world of Fruits. The type of show you come to Fringe to see! ... full review

Brendan Scannell is going down and he’s taking us all (willingly) with him! Relevant, relatable, and yet singularly his own, “The Abyss” is L.A. storytelling worth experiencing! ... full review

This is the kind of show that every Fringe Festival should aspire to have on its roster. A raw, honest, courageous telling of an original story with depth and insight, beautifully told by an expert storyteller. It's delivered with conviction, humor and a compelling honesty by the very talented Olga Konstantulakis, who doesn't miss a beat in this solo performance. From beginning to end it's lean, to the point, no wasted moments, no fluff, all power. I'll be seeing this again. The bar is set h... full review

Smart and silly and he sings some bangers!... full review

I'm a simple man. A jukebox musical kicks off with "Flagpole Sitta," I lose my goddamn mind... full review

Funny, raw, well-structured, with a real payoff. ... full review

Very moving and funny. An intimate show by a talented performer. See it!... full review

Brilliant! Couldn’t stop laughing, hilarious and heartfelt in all the best ways. Would definitely see again! ... full review

The Abyss is one of those rare shows that completely pulls you in from the moment it begins and refuses to let go. Seamlessly blending comedy and drama, it's laugh-out-loud funny one moment and genuinely heartbreaking the next. What makes the show so compelling is its ability to balance humor with real emotional depth. The story unfolds in a way that feels both intimate and universal, drawing the audience deeper and deeper into its world. By the end, you're not just watching the characters — you... full review