Philly Fringe 2026: Cannonball presents Izzy Sazak’s TUZLUK

A mixed-race coming-of-age story

Izzy Sazak, a Turkish Colombian American trans-disciplinary artist, writer, and teacher, brings their solo show, TUZLUK, to the Philly Fringe. Krista Mar reviews.

Krista Mar

Sep 12, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: FringeArts presents Nichole Canuso | Branching Paths’ Lunar Retreat

Exploring life’s tides, within and without

Nichole Canuso’s 2026 entry in the curated Fringe Festival creates an immersive experience in University City’s Pearlstein Gallery, where you can choose the length of your adventure. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 12, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: Cannonball Festival presents Joel De Jesus-Pacheco’s Amor/Libertad Part 1

Imagining the future of an independent Puerto Rico

Fringe entry Amor/Libertad Part 1 is a heartfelt drama exploring the tensions of political oppression in relationships, set in Puerto Rico between the present day and an imagined future. Vicky Diaz-Camacho reviews.

Vicky Diaz-Camacho

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

All of BSR's 2026 Fringe reviews at a glance

Check out the full list of our writers' 2026 Fringe reviews, updated throughout the festival

We're reviewing dozens of shows in this year's Fringe festival. Find them all at a glance here.

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 1 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: FringeArts presents Daniel Fish’s Kramer/Fauci

A bureaucrat and a firebrand walk into C-SPAN

This year’s curated Fringe includes Kramer/Fauci, director Daniel Fish’s vision of a trenchant 1993 interview between public health official Dr. Anthony Fauci and activist Larry Kramer. Josh Herren reviews.

Josh Herren

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: Yellow Bicycle Collective presents Joshua Crone’s Waiting for Westy

A promising but bloated Vietnam war drama

Joshua Crone’s Waiting for Westy, a promising but overlong drama tackling the legacy of the Vietnam War and its echoes today, appears in this year’s Philly Fringe. Josh Herren reviews.

Josh Herren

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: Cannonball presents Ben Grinberg’s Plausible Deniability v. 0.1

Immersively thirsty

A new work-in-progress from Ben Grinberg and Almanac Projects combined gravity-defying acrobatics with an immersive steam-room setting. Evan Schares reviews.

Evan Schares

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 2 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: Cannonball presents Julia Baccellieri’s Strange Root, or the murder of PT Barnum By Joice Heth

The return of Strange Root

Multidisciplinary dance and circus artist Julia Baccellieri, a Chicago native, returns to the Philly Fringe with an updated iteration of their 2025 Strange Root performance. An Nichols reviews.

An Nichols

Sep 11, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

Philly Fringe 2026: Cannonball presents Justin Jain’s BAD CLAY

Ceramic choreography on the American experiment

BAD CLAY, Justin Jain’s 2026 Fringe entry combines sculpture, live pottery, and physical performance to reflect on our American moment. Evan Schares reviews.

Evan Schares

Sep 10, 2026 · Reviews · 2 minute read

The Resident Ensemble Players present August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned

Inside the artistic journey of an American theater icon

REP opens its new season with an impressive production of August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned, exploring the great American playwright’s own journey. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 08, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read