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.
2:22 A GHOST STORY or the Supernatural Threat of Yuppie Renovations
In a thriller at the Ahmanson Theatre, the modern challenges of bringing up babies while working through lingering narcissism supersede the scares of red...
The Undeniably Moving Triumph of “To Kill A Mockingbird” at The...
At the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Aaron Sorkin's brilliant adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel is a lyrical and tragic drama that should not...
The Miracles and the Wandering of “The Jewish Jail Lady and...
Who would ever believe that a Jewish Felon and a Promiscuous Divorcée could come together to create and maintain vibrant nonprofit that saves countless...
The Postmodern Intimacy of André Bonzel’s “Flickering Ghosts of Loves Gone...
Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021, "Et j'aime à la fureur" is a deeply personal journey into the memories and imagination of...
The Addams Family Musical Equals Family Fun in Thousand Oaks
At the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Teri Hatcher leads a talented cast in a surprising storyline where fathers and daughters are heartfelt...
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...