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.
Dynamic Singer Liza Jane Rocks Out at AVALON Hollywood
Marking the release of her new Unbreakable EP at a packed event that celebrates the return of music, Liza Jane wows a star-studded crowd...
Gustavo Santaolalla Brings the Street Music from Heaven to Los Angeles
Appearing with his band SantaBanda, the Argentine musician continued CAP UCLA's history of excellence with a stirring performance at Royce Hall on March 17,...
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Express a Cathartic Joy of Performance...
Performing together as a duo of creative souls and close friends, the combination of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis in concert provide a transcendent...
The Lehman Trilogy At The Ahmanson Theatre Equals A Modern Day...
The Center Theatre Group presents an undeniable revelation of virtuoso performances and masterful direction. The audience beholds an archeological excavation of American finance.
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Jack Fry Brings EINSTEIN! to the Sierra Madre Playhouse Solo Shows...
The Sierra Madre Playhouse highlights a series of one-person shows that present great and controversial figures from history in an intimate setting for returning...
A Legend Honors A Legend When Paul Anka Sings Frank Sinatra
At the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, legendary singer Paul Anka pays homage to a fellow legend when he sings the songbook of Frank...
Viva LA Celebrates the Creative Spirit of the 2022 LA Art...
After another hard year of pandemic doldrums, the return of the 2022 LA Art Show celebrates the creative spirit as Andre Miripolsky gives the...
Symphonic Duke Ellington Dances with Genres at the Walt Disney Concert...
With jazz pianist Gerald Clayton, the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Thomas Wilkins explores the works of Duke Ellington, allowing classical talents to...
My Fair Lady in Costa Mesa Offers a Delightful Escape from...
Playing until January 23rd at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Lincoln Center Theater Production of My Fair Lady provides a wonderful journey...
The Aching Authenticity of Good People at Theatre 40 is Undeniable
In the Reuben Cordova Theater in Beverly Hills, the performance of the actors in Good People is a powerful reminder of the utter complexity...