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 two National Arts & Entertainment Awards from the Los Angeles Press Club: 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.
Doña Perón and the Brilliant Deconstruction of Historical Trauma by Ballet...
At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ballet Hispánico closed the summer season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center with a ballet that...
Soprano Golda Zahra Brings People Together in Celebration at The Broad...
Performing with conductor Daniel Suk and The Dream Orchestra, the rising star of the opera world triumphantly returned to Los Angeles from Italy with...
All-Gershwin with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl Proves a...
Under Lionel Bringuier's masterful baton, the Los Angeles Philharmonic brought to life the playful perfection of George Gershwin’s classic songs and compositions, offering a...
Emotionally Resonant Acting Highlights “tiny father” at The Geffen Playhouse
As the lead characters in a genuinely moving production, Maurice Williams and Tiffany Villarin raise thought-provoking questions, challenging perceptions and expanding awareness.
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The Tragic Brilliance of The Joffrey Ballet’s Anna Karenina at The...
An incredible season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center continued with an inspired and profoundly emotional rendering of the Russian classic...
The Brilliant Deconstruction of Cultural Prejudices and Neurotic Creativity in A...
At the Ahmanson Theatre, A Strange Loop, the hit Broadway musical in Los Angeles for a limited run (June 5 – June 30, 2024),...
Natalie Merchant Brings Joy and Magic to the Walt Disney Concert...
A perfect end to a beautiful season at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Natalie Merchant returns as a Goddess of the Earth, crying out...
The extraordinary versatility and dedication of Cécile McLorin Salvant at The...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the unparalleled vocal prowess of Cécile McLorin Salvant not only shone but also left an indelible mark on...
A Sumptuous Turandot at the LA Opera Equals a Feast for...
David Hockney’s scenic design takes Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera to the next level of excellence by transforming it into a visual extravaganza to match...
Gustavo Dudamel Spotlights John Williams By Conducting the Music of Harry...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil paid tribute to John Williams with a family-friendly program of the music...