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.
A PERFECT GANESH Equals The Almost Perfect Play Post-Pandemic
Mueen Jahan, Cameron Gregg, Kathleen Gray, Mary Allwright in A Perfect Ganesh (Photo by Dennis Stover)
As patrons slowly head back to theatres wearing masks,...
The Legendary Dionne Warwick Live at the Saban on Saturday Night
Playing the following night at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, the six-time Grammy Award winner is taking the stage at both venues...
Double Absolutely No Trouble – The Temptations and The Four Tops...
Are you ready for a night of R&B Royalty? At The Starlight Bowl in Burbank on September 25th, 2021, The Temptations, with special guests...
Secret Room Events Sponsors Lavish Gift Rooftop for Emmy Nominees
On the Rooftop of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Emmy Nominees are treated to a lavish gift suite sponsored by Secret Room Events on September...
George Benson Brings Rhythm and Refinement to the Saban Theatre
Following up A Weekend In London, legendary performer George Saban will take the stage of the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on September 23,...
Take My Breath Away as Berlin Returns to The Canyon This...
Led by the beautiful and iconic Terri Nunn, the synth electro-pop band returns to the stage in Southern California to celebrate life and music
By...
Butterflies In Glass Cases Equals A Grand Debut Novel By Paul...
The best way to review this deep dive into gothic horror is to imagine Stephen King talking to the young novelist about his first...
Jefferson Starship and Blue Öyster Cult Ready to Rock the Starlight...
A True Celebration as Live Performances by Classic Rock Bands Return to a Legendary Venue
By John Lavitt
Burbank, California (The Hollywood Times) July 13, 2021
On...
The Spinners to Make a Magnificent Return to the Canyon Club...
At the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, The Spinners will defy time by returning to the stage to celebrate by dancing while singing some...
“I’m Your Huckleberry” Is Val Kilmer’s Illuminating Memoir
The actor and cancer survivor dances with vulnerability and passion across a wild past.
By John Lavitt
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 03/28/2021 - At...