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.
The 2026 Healthspan Summit Turns Longevity into a Living Ecosystem of...
At the Healthspan Summit, Elias Arjan brought together science, technology, and hands-on wellness in a two-day gathering focused on living better for longer.
By John...
The Tragic Magic of a Family Disease and the Miracle of...
At the Whitefire Theatre’s SoloFest, Sigute Miller’s one-person show, Tragic Magic, offered a harrowing yet redemptive exploration of alcoholism's dark depths.
By John Lavitt
Sherman Oaks,...
The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl Turns a...
From cowbells and laser pointers to costumes and songs, the annual celebration of the legendary film transcended societal divisions, fostering joy and a fleeting...
Many Rivers of Pain Pour into a Dark Sea of Trauma...
The Actors’ Gang and Sonder Theatre Company present Deborah Brevoort’s devastating inquiry into healing from a collective shattering that lingers.
By John Lavitt
Culver City, CA...
The Legacy of Bryan Rasmussen and the Community He Created at...
A tribute to more than two decades of artistic leadership in Sherman Oaks, where Bryan fostered a home for new voices, solo explorations, and...
The Legacy of Bertolt Brecht Collides with Billionaires in The Visit...
In a dark journey into the fractured soul of today's world, Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s parable reveals how ordinary people will sacrifice another human being for...
At 90, Buddy Guy Leaves the Hollywood Bowl Astonished and Grateful...
With the nimble fingers of a younger man and a wizened elder's sharp wit, Buddy Guy explored the wonderland of the blues, reflecting the...
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.
By...