Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Banana Man Live is a beautiful and engaging allegory that made a fruit salad like myself giggle.... full review

Loved Banana Man Live!... full review

The show description uses the word precise and I don't think I could come up with a better word. These two performers are experts in comedic timing. I was laughing out loud throughout, and even moved by some of the underlying vulnerability in both of these characters. ... full review

Metalhead is a brilliant, high-energy musical that cleverly explores the theme of human-machine conflict. The premise of defeating giant robot threats with 'little more than a touch' is highly engaging and reminds me of tactile interactive incremental games.... full review

An incredibly impactful experience! Sayadi has a powerful stage presence. The whole evening felt like one breath. So glad I saw this play!... full review

Intense drama. Period piece. Settle in for a full, 3-act play.... full review

This show was super cozy and super intimate. I talked about a lot of interesting topics very deeply. It felt like a thoughtful conversation with a friend ... full review

This show feels like you’re at recess with a little kid except the kid owns property and had a bike made of cardboard ... full review

Hysterical! Well crafted clown show that takes great advantage of his own physicality for raucous physical comedy. An additional note of sentimentality drawing on Texan roots was very effective.... full review

My overall impressions? I'm impressed! The show is so fun and funny and silly. With just the right amount of fuck you to the patriarchy.... full review

An absolute delight. So much fun! Husky and Whispers (Riley and Cole) are such a tremendous comedic and musical duo.... full review

Very personal and meta. An almost irritatingly incisive, and yet hilarious, view of one's inner monologue-- the battle we sometimes wage with ourselves in our own mind.... full review

Christine Castanon shines in her one woman show Begging for Love. As the title would suggest, the show revolves around Christine's desire for love and approval. She shows the way she seeks love in various aspects of her life through comedic avenues, my favorite of which were the original songs showcasing her singing and songwriting talents. The final number was my absolute favorite. A must watch. Christine is a star!... full review

Ritual Music To Cure A Lover is a tale of love and passion. Couldn’t we all use a bit of that in our lives? Shahin took us on a trip to another time and place and did so with a beautiful presence and a fierce spirit. ... full review

If you like slapstick and Tim Robinson you will love this fun and very stupid (compliment) show!... full review

So funny ! Cast so talented ! Hilarious night !! I didn't know what to expect, hadn't seen the movie they were referring to but it did not matter ! I laughed so hard ! With the world being a dumpster fire it was a great show to forget . Amazing singing voices and just really a great comedy ! ... full review

What a joyful piece of art! Christine is truly a delight. The love she put into this piece shines out and lights up the lucky crowd watching. ... full review

So so great! Both shows were absolutely hilarious, very thought provoking and fun!... full review

2026 Bouffon meets Commedia! Cole has created a character that is so subversive and dynamic, all while being one of the stupidest guys who's ever lived: the landlord. Not just any landlord, The Landlord; the prototype for the modern-day Landlord; the guy who pretends to be your friend but actually wants to see you dead.... full review

Wow. What an experience… It was totally raw and a rollercoaster of emotions. The performance and story seemed so deeply personal to Olga and touched me on a core level. Highly recommend!... full review