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.
Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul Light Up the Hollywood Bowl...
In a show filled with delighted fans, the 2024 Hollywood Bowl Season went out with a bang as the timeless appeal of two musical...
An Extravagant GBK Brand Bar Brand & MEND Luxury Awards Outdoor...
At the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Emmy nominees, presenters, past winners, and other entertainment talent figures and celebrities were treated with luxury gifts and trips.
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Billie! Backstage With Lady Day Reclaims the Singer’s Narrative at the...
Taking on the story of singer Billie Holiday, Synthia L. Hardy transcends the drug-addled pity party to rediscover the fire and soul of a...
Duel Reality at the Ahmanson Theatre Revitalizes a Shakespearean Iconic Classic
With death-defying acrobatics and visceral emotions, Duel Reality by The 7 Fingers brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into a 21st century's search for redemption.
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An Inspiring Performance by Sara Porkalob in Dragon Lady at the...
Telling the story of her family’s history, the Filipino powerhouse delivers a stunning one-person performance with effervescent singing, incredible characterizations, and the savage intimacy...
Cyrano De Bergerac Equals a Mixed Bag of Tricks With or...
At the Pasadena Playhouse, Martin Crimp’s free adaptation of the Edmond Rostand classic offers a captivating Chukwudi Iwuji as the besotted dueling artiste in...
Carmen and Carnival with Dudamel Balances Animal Folktales with Sensual Dreams
At the Hollywood Bowl, Sergio Tiempo and Karin Lechner's exploration of the playful suites of Saint-Saëns is balanced with the operatic desire of Rihab...
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience Lights Up The Hollywood Bowl
Combining the talents of Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil with the wondrous vision of Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios, the fun-for-all-ages event was...
The Profound Cost of Historical Trauma Expressed in Rachmaninoff And The...
In a World Premiere performance at The Broad Stage, Hershey Felder and Jonathan Silvestri come together to show how nobody is spared when the...
The Madcap Marvel of Clue at the Ahmanson Theatre
Buoyed by a talented ensemble cast, Clue is the perfect comedy at the perfect time, allowing for a seventy-five-minute escape from the toxicity of...