John Lavitt
After graduating with honors from Brown University, John Lavitt lived on the Greek island of Patmos, studying with the late American poet Robert Lax. As a journalist, John published over 550 articles for The Fix about addiction and recovery from 2015-2022. As a Hollywood Times reviewer, John has been awarded three National Arts & Entertainment Awards from the Los Angeles Press Club: Third Place for "Theatre/Performing Arts Feature - Online" in 2024, Second Place for "Music Critic - Any Platform" in 2023, and Third Place for "Theatre/Performing Arts Feature - Online" in 2021. Find John on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
A Winter Night of Parisian Passion in the LA Opera’s La...
A Sweeping Night of Passion and Human Vulnerability, Driven by Performances That Draw the Audience Into Puccini’s Legendary World of Bohemians in Paris.
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The Artistry of Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a Passionate Musical Triumph in...
Bringing the Walt Disney Concert Hall to life with his undeniable artistry, the young cellist demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the...
The Relax Far Infrared Table Lamp from Relax Sauna Delivers Real...
Under the guidance of Phil Wilson, Relax Saunas has refined targeted heat therapy into a modern wellness solution, and the lamp's technology is impressive.
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Paranormal Activity Brings Terror and Fun to the Ahmanson
The Center Theatre Group offers Los Angeles a terrifyingly fun night at the theatre, delivering good scares, sharp storytelling, and a welcome break from...
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Fuses Rock and Movement at The Music Center
In memory of the late Glorya Kaufman, a preeminent cultural philanthropist in Los Angeles of the 21st century, the energy and fire of her...
The Tragic Legacy of an Innocent Son Lost to Gun Violence...
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, a father uncovers the legacy of a son senselessly killed in a school shooting, fighting for meaning beyond a...
Ronnie Marmo and Joe Mantegna Celebrate Lenny Bruce’s 100th Birthday
At Theatre 68 in North Hollywood, a special benefit performance of I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce reminded passionate theatergoers that nobody pays...
Gustavo Dudamel Pays Tribute to Gustav Mahler’s “Resurrection” in His Final...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the great Venezuelan conductor continues his farewell tour...
Rudy Goblen’s littleboy/littleman Uncovers the Harsh Reality of Surviving as Immigrants...
At the Geffen Playhouse, the new play offers a dynamic, scathing look at two Nicaraguan brothers struggling to find their places in the tattered...
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Weaves Freedom and Survival in a Fragile...
Illuminating the challenges of today's America, Jocelyn Bioh's play arrives at the Mark Taper Forum as a vibrant, essential work of theater that should...