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.
Vito D’Ambrosio Channels the Tragic Brilliance of John Barrymore at The...
Directed by Bryan Rasmussen, the solo show allows the talented actor to take on the daunting role of the Hollywood icon grappling with life...
Reclaiming Mental Health and Holistic Optimization at the 2025 Emerging Themes...
The 4th Annual Conference connected holistic reclamation and longevity, emphasizing how positive mental health can help us age with grace and vitality.
By John Lavitt
Los...
Fingers Dancing, Benmont Tench Trudges Through The Melancholy Season With A...
At Largo at the Coronet, the founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers celebrated the release of his latest solo album with an...
Life of Pi Brings Powerful Puppetry and a Spiritual Presence to...
Presented by the Center Theatre Group as part of the 2025 theatrical season, the impressive drama realizes the seabound complexity of the original with...
Christie Brinkley Explores the Evolution of an Uptown Girl with Cindy...
As part of Live Talks Los Angeles, the two iconic supermodels went deep into Christie Brinkley's new memoir about her roller coaster ride in...
Grupo Corpo Conveys a Unifying Force of Rhythm, Ritual, and Pure...
Part of the intoxicating 2024/2025 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, the Brazilian dance troupe transcended expectations.
By John Lavitt
Los Angeles,...
The Emotional Intensity and Striking Triumph of Furlough’s Paradise at the...
Written by a.k. payne and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, the dual performances of Kacie Rogers and DeWanda Wise in the West Coast Premiere are...
The Joyful Generosity and Music of Cody Fry at the Walt...
With Scott Dunn conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Cody Fry celebrated his first show ever in Los Angeles with an enthusiasm that boosted the...
The Hollywood Times Destinations Celebrates The Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikiki
A Luxury Collection Resort known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific," the hotel is an oasis of splendor on the island of Oahu,...
A Fellowship of Maestros: Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel Honor John...
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, backed by the LA Phil, Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel celebrated John Williams's fantastic musical legacy and enduring...