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 Temple of the Arts Honors the Humble Grace of Undeniable...
Rabbi David Baron Opens the Doors of the Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills on Yom Kippur to Honor Diverse Heroes like Irene...
Ballet Hispánico Transforms Movement into Meaning at The Wallis
In an emotional performance at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Ballet Hispánico celebrates its 50th Anniversary post-pandemic with a dazzling performance.
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Cecily Strong Steps Up and Bravely Succeeds at the Mark Taper...
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe was Lily Tomlin’s One-Woman Tour De Force, yet Cecily Strong breathes new life into...
Experience A Stunning and Diverse Production of Hamilton in Costa Mesa
At the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, A new production of Lin Manuel Miranda's Hamilton broadens the boundaries of an already revolutionary musical.
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Ravi Coltrane Honors His Father, Mother, and Pharaoh Sanders at the...
In a moving performance in Santa Monica, jazz saxophonist Ravi Coltrane commemorates his legendary father John Coltrane's birthday while paying tribute to a deathly...
Hall & Oates Transcend Division for a Community Celebration in Redondo...
At the BeachLife Ranch music festival in Redondo Beach, deep divisions in 21st Century American life were transcended for a weekend at a joyous...
Oklahoma! at the Ahmanson Theatre Updates a Classic Musical for a...
The Los Angeles premiere of a revised Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! might have the original creators rolling in their graves, but they are rolling around with...
Jagged Little Pill Brilliantly Uncovers the Dark Reality Behind Suburban Dreams
At the Pantages Theatre, Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill is a deeply engaging musical Diablo Cody's book transforms the songs into signposts for human...
Comic Book Creator and Novelist Grant Morrison Illuminates LIVE TALKS LA
At the Glorya Kaufman Theatre, LIVE TALKS LA Returned Live with Grant Morrison Exploring the Connection Between Drag Queens and Superheroes with Amy Nicholson
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Tales from Tomorrow: Origins Explores Horror at The Brickhouse Theatre
A perfect example of what independent theater should be, the exploration of alternative origins of classic horror icons proves to be funny, entertaining, and...