The show has the perfect title, “Happy, Merry, Joyous” is an exact description of what this show is. You know that uncle that you see around the holidays that would always make you laugh as a kid, and then as you grew up you got to know the real him and he was even better? That’s what Jim feels like in this show. He invites you into the world of being a caroler and makes you feel right at home. ... full review

I love Sister Bernadette!... full review

This is by far the best production I’ve seen at this year’s Fringe. It’s clear that an incredible amount of effort, passion, and love went into this project. Congratulations to everyone involved!... full review

Silly. Random. Creative. Love the concept. Love the audience interaction. It was unhinged, and because of that, it was free.... full review

What a delight! I was so impressed with Lacy's full presence throughout the entirety of the show. That is no easy feat!! She connected beautifully with her audience and reminded us all that all we have is this moment -- so cherish it!!... full review

As a fan of space and science fiction, I was thrilled. But as a writer? I was in awe! Like all great Sci-fi it uses the fantastical elements of a far off future or galaxy far far away to tell a very human story about people here and now. In this case it’s a masterful examination of a failed relationship and the mistakes of the past with the mystery and intrigue of a first contact with aliens in deep space. The highest compliment I can give is that felt like it could easily have been an ep... full review

A beautiful, grounded show about a woman processing her mother's death. Rachel's writing and performance was grounded, candid, and gutwrenching. The audience was pulled in from the start and there was not a dry eye in the house by the final blackout. ... full review

What we all need now: a fabulous politics of resistance, energizing ourselves beyond the grief and despair, reminding ourselves that we deserve joy and community and laughter and music and dance in the face of the surveillance state … reminding ourselves that coming together to learn from each other, to experience and create joyful resistance: this helps us to be strong and shine for the work we are to do in the outer world, when we leave the glorious world-in-a-room that Ramon helps us create to... full review

Katrina wowed us with “I Am Not a Spy. This Is a Magic Show!” by Magical Katrina at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Madnani Theater! A one woman show combining magic and theater is a don't miss at Hollywood Fringe Festival. ... full review

An incredibly personal story that is simultaneously very specific, and yet feels oddly universal. There are many different levels to this show. On the surface it’s a story about being a child of an immigrant, about being queer, about mourning your parent before they’re gone. But those are just the starting points that allow for a deeper examination of the relationship at the core of this story. It takes the audience on a journey that looks at how our parent’s lives shape them, and how tha... full review

Such a fun and appropriately bonkers show! Even if you don’t get to see the 1990 film Troll 2 beforehand, on which this musical is based, you’ll be wanting to see it afterwards! Very talented cast and tons of fun interactive moments with the audience throughout the show. The 75 minutes flew by!... full review

Trevor does it again with a whimsical performance that blends historical narrative, immersive gambling and Fast and the Furious to make a show only he could create. ... full review

Wholesome and homogenized, there's nothing sweeter than "Day After Day: The Life and Music of Doris Day," starring Deborah Robin and Christopher Showerman. Whether or not this is your type of fringe show, it's undeniable the power and effect that Doris Day had on the entertainment industry. Ms. Day had nearly as many top singles and hit movies as Ms. Robin has costume changes in this show! :) ... full review

this was the best thing i have ever seen at fringe - three one act plays, each with its own unique dramatic surprise twist ... full review

Really entertaining show. I've never seen anything that's so unusual and relatable at the same time, and it balances the two spectacularly. ... full review

RM's gift has always been to take a simple idea, infuse it with child-like wonder, and then take you on a journey where you constantly think "how did I have so much fun on something so silly?". Hoop might well be the apex of their work. RM was spellbinding and engaging but in a soft and friendly way. The middle-aged version of me loved it but the 10 year old version would have too.... full review

I was deeply moved by this piece of art. The duality of the characters and the way they tackled issues that feel so relevant today was incredibly powerful. At times, it felt like you were living inside the story rather than simply watching it unfold. More than a play, it was an experience.... full review

Really enjoyed it! Incredible well written with great characters. I wanted to watch and hear from all of them and the story was so intriguing. I was captivated the entire time and everyone was incredible well cast. ... full review

Jackie is unapologetic and hilarious. The show went to places I didn’t expect. It was like watching a Netflix special live that goes from a magnetic character piece to deeply vulnerable, heart-wrenching reveals. ... full review

It was beautifully written and acted... full review