It’s time once again for our annual list of the shows we are most anticipating at the 10th annual Hollywood Fringe Festival. Unlike past years, not only are we reviewing shows and screening shows for our Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence, but I am also doing my first solo show. Needless to say, this is going to be a very interesting Fringe. Here is our list, in alphabetical order.
Come on Down (The Broadwater) – This one’s directed and written by Jeff Scot Carey, features Emily Clark, CJ Merriman AND Victor Isaac, and was part of Serial Killers at Sacred Fools – what more reasons do we need? This one is going to be epic.
Crabbe & Goyle are Dead (Studio/Stage) – The Harry Potter legend continues at Fringe with this latest creation from Kitty Keim. That’s reason enough to see it.
Hollywoodn’t (The Lounge) – This one tells the story of the Hollywood scene before women were allowed to speak up and say no. It also features writer, performer and lyricist Lisa Verlo. It’s also part of the amazing Soaring Solo community and is directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Can’t wait for this one.
Klingon Tamburlaine (The Complex) – I am a huge Star Trek fan, and have always love the Klingons. This one sounds like a sure-fire hit, and the dream show for every nerd at Fringe.
Pockets (The Broadwater) – If ever there was a “sure thing” at Fringe, it would be anything put on by Robot Teammate. They have brought us the incredible Turbulence and Thug Tunnel and their creativity and musical abilities are among the best we’ve ever seen at Fringe.
Tattered Capes (Studio/Stage) – We think this may well be the best thing Theatre Unleashed has ever attempted. Written by Greg Crafts and directed by Corey Lynn Howe, this show looks to take TU into uncharted territory, and we have every confidence it will be amazing.
The Duchess & the Stripper (The Lounge) – Every year we look for a historical play, and this one is our selection for HFF19. It tells the story of the Duchess of Windsor and Blaze Starr, one of the most famous strippers of all time. It’s also highly recommended by the Cherry Poppins crew.
The Mayor’s Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska (The Complex) – we have always been a huge fan of Jim Hanna, and his latest projects looks to be as close as we will come to an actual intelligent political discussion until next year. We also love his marketing campaign.
Transference (The Broadwater) – This one features a pair of our favorite actresses in Esther Mira and Lisa K. Wyatt and is written and directed by the incomparable Jim Blanchette. That adds up to an amazing time at the theater.
Wigfield (The Hudson) – Last year we almost missed out on the stunning Pamela Eberhardt show The Runaway Clone. This year we’re jumping on the bandwagon and making her latest show required viewing. Based on the amazing marketing campaign she has run, this one looks to be even better than last year’s Clone.
And there you have it. We can’t wait for Fringe to begin, and already have 32 shows on our schedule, including all of the above. We’ll be publishing daily reviews, so keep it here for our See it or Skip it articles.