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.
Rain Cannot Dampen the Magic of John Williams at the Hollywood...
Hosted by Bryce Dallas Howard and led by conductor David Newman, the Los Angeles Philharmonic delivered a stunning tribute to the grand composer of...
Gustavo Dudamel, the Chosen Fish in an Ever-Expanding Pond, Honors His...
From El Sistema and John Adams to Natalia Lafourcade and Chris Martin, Dudamel’s Hollywood Bowl benefit revealed how Venezuela nurtured a global maestro.
By John...
The Joy of Al Green Transports His Fans at The Hollywood...
At eighty years old, the legendary soul singer spent much of the concert seated, but his spirit and radiant enthusiasm lifted an adoring audience.
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Macy Gray, the Great Songstress of Tarzana, Enshrines the Blue Note...
In the heart of Hollywood, Macy Gray sang her songs with emotional candor and comic playfulness. She transformed the intimate venue into a celebration...
Tower of Power Vaccinates the Hollywood Bowl with Soulful Energy
For over fifty years, the Oakland jazz-funk ensemble has energized audiences, and at the Bowl, they were perfectly supported by the Preservation Hall Jazz...
The Complicated Revelation of Hayden Begley in Proof
At the El Portal Theatre, Hayden Begley delivers a precise, deeply authentic performance alongside her celebrated father, Ed Begley Jr
By John Lavitt
North Hollywood, CA...
Raf Green Reveals the Sacred in the Everyday Through Sacramentals at...
After losing a lifetime of artwork in the Palisades Fire, Green returns with luminous new visions that uncover the inner lives of historical figures,...
Ed and Hayden Begley Find Their Own Proof in a Story...
Onstage together in David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the father-daughter duo explores legacy, gratitude, and the beauty of sharing the journey.
By John Lavitt
Los Angeles,...
Bobby Brown Celebrates Survival, Legacy, and Don’t Be Cruel at the...
The R&B icon brings his enduring hits and hard-won resilience to Beverly Hills for one unforgettable night of music and remembrance.
By John Lavitt
Beverly Hills,...
Mamma Mia! at the Ahmanson Theatre Is a Needed Antidote to...
There is a reason Mamma Mia! has endured for a quarter-century, crossed languages and continents, and remained impervious to shifting theatrical fashions. Its glossy...