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 Impassioned Effort of Emily Johnson’s Being Future Being at the...
The BroadStage plays host to the revolutionary expression of an indigenous choreographer from the Yup'ik Nation and an indigenous composer from the Diné (Navajo)...
Kaden Kearney Brings Depth and Warmth to The Prom at the...
The Center Theatre Group presents the hit Broadway musical The Prom with an outstanding ensemble cast highlighted by Kaden Kearney’s lead performance.
By John Lavitt
Los...
Which One’s Pink? Will Be Tearing Down the Wall in August...
On August 13th, at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Which One's Pink? - the Best Pink Floyd Cover Band in the World -...
Mike Birbiglia Brings Incisive Comedic Genius to the Mark Taper Forum
The Center Theatre Group presents the world premiere of Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool at the Mark Taper Forum
By John Lavitt
Los...
The Metromaniacs at Theatre 40 Transports the Audience to a French...
The Los Angeles Premiere Engagement of the David Ives adaptation of a traditional French farce abounds with energy and goodwill with lovely sets and...
The Wonderful Woman of Oz Highlights the Brilliance of an American...
At the Whitefire Theatre, Erin Fitzgerald's The Wonderful Woman of Oz deserves many show dates to open the door to the iconic original through...
Come From Away Expands the Boundaries of Ensemble Excellence
At the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Come From Away: The Remarkable True Story shows how theatre can bring the meaning back to a...
King James Reveals Vicissitudes of Friendship and Time at the Mark...
In a World Premiere Production by the Center Theatre Group, Rajiv Joseph’s new play uses the career of LeBron James as a Cleveland Cavalier...
Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health = Evidence-Based Innovations
At the UCLA Luskin Conference Center from April 28 - 29, 2022, mental health leaders and clinicians gathered to highlight the latest treatment options.
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Hadestown Offers Modern Political Discourse Within a Vibrant Mythology
At the Ahmanson Theatre, the Tony-Award Winning Musical rocks the house with energy and passion while communicating an undercurrent of 21st century polemics
By John...