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.
John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel Celebrate Mexico and Hollywood’s Golden Age...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, John Williams and Gustavo Dudamel curate an archeological musical excavation into the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.
By John...
No Whipping Hair No More for WILLOW and a Full Orchestra
At The Ford, WILLOW leaves behind the successful legacy of childhood to embrace her fierce independence and alternative bent in an intriguing performance.
By John...
Green Day’s American Idiot Rocks the Mark Taper Forum in So...
An American Sign Language-Powered Rock Musical, the Center Theatre Group’s collaboration with Deaf West Theatre is a perfect way to re-open the theatre.
By John...
Sam Morrison’s “Sugar Daddy” Expertly Perambulates Between Love and Loss
The Wallis in Beverly Hills continues to be L.A.'s cultural destination with a one-person show that uncovers the life-shattering chaos of grief while celebrating...
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...