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.
The Wonderful Winter of Oz Is a Phenomenal Holiday Treat
Perfect for the whole family, the dynamic musical at the Scherr Forum Theatre is both current and classic, funny and touching, and a holiday...
Mozart & Sibelius Illuminate Los Angeles with Profoundly Different Musical Manifestations
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the elegance of Mozart by Renaud Capuçon proved an intriguing contrast to Gustavo Gimeno’s take on the Nordic...
The Enlightenment of the Body: How Healthspan Salons Are Reviving a...
On Sunday, November 23, something quietly different happened in West Hollywood. Instead of another boozy brunch or late-afternoon party, Remedy Place was filled with...
A Winter Night of Parisian Passion in the LA Opera’s La...
A Sweeping Night of Passion and Human Vulnerability, Driven by Performances That Draw the Audience Into Puccini’s Legendary World of Bohemians in Paris.
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The Artistry of Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a Passionate Musical Triumph in...
Bringing the Walt Disney Concert Hall to life with his undeniable artistry, the young cellist demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the...
The Relax Far Infrared Table Lamp from Relax Sauna Delivers Real...
Under the guidance of Phil Wilson, Relax Saunas has refined targeted heat therapy into a modern wellness solution, and the lamp's technology is impressive.
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Paranormal Activity Brings Terror and Fun to the Ahmanson
The Center Theatre Group offers Los Angeles a terrifyingly fun night at the theatre, delivering good scares, sharp storytelling, and a welcome break from...
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Fuses Rock and Movement at The Music Center
In memory of the late Glorya Kaufman, a preeminent cultural philanthropist in Los Angeles of the 21st century, the energy and fire of her...
The Tragic Legacy of an Innocent Son Lost to Gun Violence...
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, a father uncovers the legacy of a son senselessly killed in a school shooting, fighting for meaning beyond a...
Ronnie Marmo and Joe Mantegna Celebrate Lenny Bruce’s 100th Birthday
At Theatre 68 in North Hollywood, a special benefit performance of I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce reminded passionate theatergoers that nobody pays...