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.
Spring Will Come Again by Whan Ri-Ahn Awakens the Walt Disney...
During the Seoul Festival, the world premiere of Spring Will Come Again by a South Korean composer was the highlight of a program conducted...
Opening the Doors to a Healthy Future at the 2025 Longevity...
Elias Arjan raises awareness by creating interactive ecosystems that bring together like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs. The goal is to drive growth while providing a...
An Emotionally Engaging and Taut Rigoletto by the LA Opera Not...
Legendary Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi would be thrilled to see Tomer Zvulun’s dynamic production of his classic opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
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Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason Illuminate Walt Disney Concert Hall with Precision...
Together, the brother and sister duo highlight the value of the Colburn Celebrity Recital series that brings diverse voices to the finest music hall...
Shaw, Gershwin, and Strauss Express the Human Condition at the Walt...
On a Sunday afternoon at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH), there was a surprising highlight in the program. Opening before the legendary works...
Vito D’Ambrosio Channels the Tragic Brilliance of John Barrymore at The...
Directed by Bryan Rasmussen, the solo show allows the talented actor to take on the daunting role of the Hollywood icon grappling with life...
Reclaiming Mental Health and Holistic Optimization at the 2025 Emerging Themes...
The 4th Annual Conference connected holistic reclamation and longevity, emphasizing how positive mental health can help us age with grace and vitality.
By John Lavitt
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Fingers Dancing, Benmont Tench Trudges Through The Melancholy Season With A...
At Largo at the Coronet, the founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers celebrated the release of his latest solo album with an...
Life of Pi Brings Powerful Puppetry and a Spiritual Presence to...
Presented by the Center Theatre Group as part of the 2025 theatrical season, the impressive drama realizes the seabound complexity of the original with...
Christie Brinkley Discusses the Evolution of an Uptown Girl with Cindy...
As part of Live Talks Los Angeles, the two iconic supermodels went deep into Christie Brinkley's new memoir about her roller coaster ride in...
