Tag: John Lavitt
The Labèque Sisters Play Philip Glass with Unwavering Intensity at Walt...
Facing each other at twin Steinway pianos, the celebrated duo channels decades of collaboration into a hypnotically precise performance of Glass’ Cocteau Trilogy.
By John...
The Gregorian Brings Sacred Sound into a Fractured World at California...
At the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, the Gregorian featuring Enigma made its debut in all of California, and it is hard to...
Golda Zahra Brings Operatic Brilliance to the National Anthem at a...
From the first note of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a radiant final flourish, the rising soprano transformed the iconic Los Angeles arena into a...
Accordion Music by Danny O’Mahony Heals and Reveals His Traumatic Journey...
In Bellow, a strange yet profoundly resonant theatrical work by Brokentalkers, an Irish accordionist transforms music into an act of revelation where the past...
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to LA with Mythic...
Continuing its multi-year residency at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the legendary dance troupe offers a perfect combination of precision with passion.
By John Lavitt
Los Angeles,...
Laughter, Resistance, and the Immigrant Dream in Kim’s Convenience
A beloved comedy transforms into a timely portrait of human resilience, identity, and the quiet endurance of the American and Canadian dream during a...
A Masterclass in Resilience — Why Dragon Mama Should Not Be...
At the Geffen Playhouse, part two of Sara Porkalob's "The Dragon Cycle" proves to be a powerful night out at the theatre, both entertaining...
A Cultural Jewel Beyond the City — Discover the Bank of...
As a cultural beacon in SoCal, the Bank of America Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a vital arts...
A Legend On Her Own Terms, Entertainment Icon Liza Minnelli Celebrates...
With style and panache, Liza Minnelli returns to Los Angeles on March 17th at the Million Dollar Theatre to tell her story and perform...
Gustavo Dudamel’s Farewell in Juxtapositions – Beethoven’s Pastoral Meets the Fires...
As Gustavo Dudamel approaches the final curtain of his transformative tenure with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, his programming has begun to feel like a...









