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.
Gustavo Dudamel Pays Tribute to Gustav Mahler’s “Resurrection” in His Final...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the great Venezuelan conductor continues his farewell tour...
Rudy Goblen’s littleboy/littleman Uncovers the Harsh Reality of Surviving as Immigrants...
At the Geffen Playhouse, the new play offers a dynamic, scathing look at two Nicaraguan brothers struggling to find their places in the tattered...
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Weaves Freedom and Survival in a Fragile...
Illuminating the challenges of today's America, Jocelyn Bioh's play arrives at the Mark Taper Forum as a vibrant, essential work of theater that should...
The U.S. Premiere of John Adams’ Frenzy Perfectly Complements Igor Stravinsky’s...
At Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gustavo Dudamel launched the LA Phil’s indoor season with a thrilling program that fused modern innovation with timeless masterworks.
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Healthspan Summit 2025 Launches the New Longevity Revolution in Los Angeles
Redefining aging by focusing on living longer—and better, HSS25, founded by passionate entrepreneur Elias Arjan, is becoming the home of compassionate innovation.
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A Minnie Riperton Tribute Celebrates a Timeless Voice that Still Echoes...
From tributes by younger artists to the vivid memories of the woman by Stevie Wonder and George Benson, the concert was nothing less than...
The Mystical Enchantment of Dominique Fils-Aimé and Her Voice at Blue...
Backed by her virtuoso band, the award-winning singer-songwriter delivered magic at the hottest new jazz club in Hollywood, delivering riveting sets of transcendent beauty.
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Conductor Stephanie Childress Leads the LA Phil and the Dance Theatre...
In a performance that offered a reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the charismatic conductor allowed the classical music to inspire the dance company.
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Josh Groban Celebrates the Innocence of Hoping at The Hollywood Bowl...
In a time when our country feels divided, Josh Groban chose a set with the Los Angeles Philharmonic that highlighted connectivity and a lovable...
When Being Unrelentingly Right About Vaccinations Leads to Trauma at the...
Director Bryan Rasmussen, writer Darryl Vinyard, and a remarkable cast learn that trauma takes precedence over politics when it comes to debates within families.
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