Jim Ortlieb

Echo Theater Company to Revive STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT and A BELLA INCARCERATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Audiences will have the chance to experience two critically acclaimed solo works by members of The Echo Theater Company this month when both are revived under the collective title Fall Fest. Learn more!

Review: REEL TO REEL at Rogue Machine At Matrix Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Aug 8, 2025

Reel to Reel is the Los Angeles premiere of an exquisitely evocative new play at Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre on Melrose through August 23rd.  Reel to Reel is a stunning anatomy of sound. 

REEL TO REEL Comes to Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.  

American Blues Theater to Present Annual Blue Bash This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

American Blues Theater will present the 2024 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating the company’s history and artistry. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Watch a Trailer for STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Starring Jim Ortlieb at Huntington Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

Watch a new trailer for Stand Up If You're Here Tonight, now running through March 23 at The Huntington Theatre here!

Review: STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Takes Humorous, Moving Look At the Need For Community
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 1, 2024

What did our critic think of STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT at The Huntington Theatre?

STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Extends at The Huntington Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

The Huntington's production of Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight will extend, now through Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Huntington Theatre in the Maso Studio.

The Huntington Hosts Immersive STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2023

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of its new production of Stand Up If You're Here Tonight, the unique and interactive play written and directed by John Kolvenbach.

FAT HAM, THE BAND'S VISIT & More Set for The Huntington 23/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

The Huntington has announced its complete lineup for the 23/24 season, featuring an eclectic mix of 7 highly acclaimed shows by a wide variety of diverse artists. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

European Premiere of STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT to Play La Cave Cafe Starting This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2022

Rohm Literary and American Blues Theater will present the European premiere of a new play, STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT, written and directed by John Kolvenbach (Olivier Nominee Love Song) and starring Jim Ortlieb (Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin) and featuring Julie Kalya.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL.