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Hollywood Fringe Reviews: ‘Nilbog: the Unauthorized Musical Parody of Troll II’ and ‘The Wheel of Invention’
Two amusing comedies — one based on a terrible movie, the other set in a strange, retro amusement park — make solid debuts at this year's Fringe
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Review: Theater of the Absurd with ‘Punch and Judy’ and ‘Lamprey: Weekend of Vengeance’
Two extreme comedies – one classic, one contemporary – make their notably explosive debuts at this year's Fringe.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: Dystopian Musicals ‘Thug Tunnel’ and ‘The Toxic Avenger Musical’
Denizens of an underground civilization and a famous mutant hero are the stars of two musicals making their Fringe debuts this year.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: Spoofing Shakespeare with ‘MacDeth!’ and ‘Titus Andronicus Jr.’
Sendups of two Shakespeare classics make their world premiere at this year's Hollywood Fringe.
Read More »Punch and Judy at Hollywood Fringe: An Interview with The School of Night’s Chris Johnson and Jen Albert
The creatives behind a new 'Punch and Judy' trace the classic storyline back in time – thousands of years back.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Garson Kanin’s ‘Born Yesterday’ at the Classic Theatre
A fine cast and production breathe new life into Garson Kanin's 1946 comedy.
Read More »Theater Review (Vienna, VA): ‘Creed Bratton (from ‘The Office’): ‘An Evening of Music and Comedy’
At his sold out show, Creed Bratton proved to be as hilarious, outrageous, and delightfully offensive as ever.
Read More »Theater Review (Bethesda): ‘Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett’
Actress and comedian Carol Burnett is still in her element at these live, intimate Q&A sessions.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Tony Award-Winning ‘Memphis’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
A solid production and bright performances help to cover the clichés.
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