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.
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...
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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