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 Heartfelt “Poems For Mary” at Theatre West
Written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, the two-person drama turns the theatre into a memorial service as an elderly brother and sister read...
Are You Ready for an Inspired Evening with Scott Bradlee’s Post-Modern...
First, imagine the wonder of pop music in a time machine. Then, imagine the opportunity to see it live on the 10th Anniversary Tour...
Doña Perón and the Detailed Deconstruction of Historical Trauma by Ballet...
At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ballet Hispánico closed the summer season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center with a ballet that...
Soprano Golda Zahra Brings People Together in Celebration at The Broad...
Performing with conductor Daniel Suk and The Dream Orchestra, the rising star of the opera world triumphantly returned to Los Angeles from Italy with...
All-Gershwin with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl Proves a...
Under Lionel Bringuier's masterful baton, the Los Angeles Philharmonic brought to life the playful perfection of George Gershwin’s classic songs and compositions, offering a...
Emotionally Resonant Acting Highlights “tiny father” at The Geffen Playhouse
As the lead characters in a genuinely moving production, Maurice Williams and Tiffany Villarin raise thought-provoking questions, challenging perceptions and expanding awareness.
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The Tragic Brilliance of The Joffrey Ballet’s Anna Karenina at The...
An incredible season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center continued with an inspired and profoundly emotional rendering of the Russian classic...
The Diverse Deconstruction of Cultural Prejudices and Neurotic Creativity in A...
At the Ahmanson Theatre, A Strange Loop, the hit Broadway musical in Los Angeles for a limited run, is a stunningly powerful deconstruction of...
Natalie Merchant Brings Joy and Magic to the Walt Disney Concert...
A perfect end to a beautiful season at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Natalie Merchant returns as a Goddess of the Earth, crying out...
The extraordinary versatility and dedication of Cécile McLorin Salvant at The...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the unparalleled vocal prowess of Cécile McLorin Salvant not only shone but also left an indelible mark on...