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 Soldier’s Insight into A Soldier’s Play at the Ahmanson Theatre
How would a decorated soldier who served in Vietnam respond to a new version of A Soldier's Play? Would the Center Theatre Group production...
Do Not Miss the Legendary Sounds of Judy Collins at the...
On June 2nd, 2023, Judy Collins defies time to perform at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, bringing her sublime voice and bold songwriting...
Rio Honors Duran Duran by Lighting Up the House at the...
As an opening band for Fast Times: The Ultimate 80's Concert Experience, Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran took musical theatre to the next...
Matthew Whitaker Brings Jazz Innovation and Reverence to the Theatre at...
In a rousing performance with an accomplished band, 22-year-old pianist Matthew Whitaker delivers the goods, reassuring an excited audience that the future of jazz...
The Expected Pleasures of a Familiar Chicago Light Up Orange County
At the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 25 years of Razzle Dazzle come to the stage as the traveling production of Chicago celebrates a...
Pierre-Laurent Aimard Brings to Life Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto with the LA...
Pierre-Laurent Aimard Brings to Life Beethoven's Fourth Concerto with the LA Phil
Conducted by Eva Ollikainen, French Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard played an inspired version of...
The Perseverance of Evolvement with Diane Ladd and Laura Dern
At Live Talks Los Angeles, Diane Ladd and Laura Dern shared a profound mother-daughter journey about a near-death experience that opened the doors within...
Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health 2023 Optimizes the Human Brain
With a focus on evidence-based practices, the 2023 healthcare conference highlighted showing people how to pivot from surviving to thriving by transforming the brain...
The 50th Anniversary of A Little Night Music Celebrated at the...
As part of the theatre's celebration of the life and work of Stephen Sondheim, David Lee directs a rousing version of the romantic musical...
Hairspray Equals a Rousing Celebration at the Segerstrom Center for the...
Better and more engaging than the 2007 movie, Hairspray works perfectly as a musical, celebrating a powerful message with singing, dancing, and the joy...