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 two National Arts & Entertainment Awards from the Los Angeles Press Club: 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.
Hélène Grimaud Presents a Disconnected Virtuoso of Piano at the Walt...
All alone with her piano on the main stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hélène Grimaud plays with virtuosity and precision without genuinely...
Elizabeth McGovern Captivates and Captures the Audience in “Ava: The Secret...
At the Geffen Playhouse, Elizabeth McGovern triumphs in the challenging role of an aging Ava Gardner battling with her demons as she recounts her...
The Generosity and Genius of Hershey Felder Bring George Gershwin Back...
George Gershwin is the origin point for Hershey Felder: This origin point opened the door to an inspired career of towering brilliance and precision...
A Revolutionary Cast Delivers a Jubilant 1776 at the Ahmanson
In the latest production by the Center Theatre Group, an energized ensemble of talented actors revitalizes the classic musical, lending a new look and...
Herbie Hancock Brings Down the House at the Walt Disney Concert...
As the LA Phil's Creative Chair for Jazz, Herbie Hancock made his return to the Walt Disney Concert Hall with a talented band that...
The 5th Dimension Bringing the Age of Aquarius to the Saban...
On April 14th, Florence LaRue and her legendary band, The 5th Dimension, will light up the night and let the sunshine in at the...
A Mohawk Opens the Door to Pam Levin’s Family Being Trans-Formed
In "Tales of Modern Motherhood II: Gender & Identity" at the Whitefire Theatre, Pam Levin continues her one-person excavations of a multi-dimensional life, revealing...
An Inclusive Celebration of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Revised
In revising her groundbreaking examination of the 1992 riots in Los Angeles, Anna Deavere Smith opens her audience's hearts, minds, and souls to a...
Bill W. and Dr. Bob Uncovers the Fragile Miracle of Alcoholics...
As you watch actors take on such legendary figures in the history of recovery at Theatre 68, the intimacy of the space and the...
The Remarkably Sweet Mean Girls Musical Enlightens Costa Mesa
At the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the musical based on the iconic Paramount Pictures movie is a pleasure to behold for fans while...