IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
New York City Opera
"Thomas Woodman portrayed Figaro, the jack-of-all trades who is as adept at matchmaking as he is at barbering.  Woodman came on like gangbusters with a kind of zest that could make even a sagging production crackle, and this is not a sagger.  Woodman has a big voice and he never allows technical difficulties to get in his way or slow him down.  His famous first aria, 'Largo al factotum,' was splendidly sung in terms of confidence and rapid fire delivery."  Schenectady Gazette

Forth Worth Opera
'It was hard to believe the program's assertion that Thomas Woodman was singing the title role for the first time.  After a confident entrance, he sailed through 'Largo al factotum' with remarkable ease and clarity.  It is not often that the baritone who sings Figaro manages to make his moment seem so free of pressure.  And Woodman kept it up for the rest of the afternoon."  Dallas Times Herald

FAUST
Austin Lyric Opera
"Thomas Woodman's fresh, seamless, virile baritone and fine presence converted the often wooden role of Valentin into a formidable figure."  Opera News 

Hawaii Opera Theatre
"Opera is about singing.  Baritone Thomas Woodman is also about singing.  While not central to the plot, his characterization of Valentin is memorable because of his significance as a member of this cast.  His tone is rich and warm and completely unaffected.  Woodman acts well, but his singing brings joy and inspiration to one's heart and makes the spirit soar."  Honolulu Advertiser

LA TRAVIATA
National Grand Opera
"But Woodman, as Germont, was the heart of this production.  This was no rigid villain, but a well-meaning father, his powerful voice warm and rich with sympathy."  Newsday

Opera Northeast
"Baritone Thomas Woodman, as Alfredo's father, Giorgio, proved as powerful a presence as that of his character.  His voice and countenance captured the spirit of the well-intentioned but misguided patriarch who sets in motion the forces of tragedy."  Cape Cod Times 

IL TROVATORE
Indianapolis Opera
"Of the four leads, baritone Thomas Woodman provided the most consistently beautifully singing as the Count di Luna.  Judged purely as vocal sound, Woodman's 'Il balen" was one of the evening's highlights.  And he was even more impressive in the various ensembles and duets."  The Indianapolis News 

"The lyrical 'Il balen' carried an edgy, deperate passion for Leonora as Woodman's Count perormed it.  His contributions to the first act and fourth act trios were consistently thrilling and well-suited to the ensemble."  The Indianapolis Star 

"Baritone Thomas Woodman, who first appeared in Indianapolis Opera's production of Lucia di Lammermoor, sang the role of Count di Luna, the man who kills the brother he has been charged to find.  Woodman's powerful upper range served him well, especially in the touching aria 'Il balen,' in which he sings of his love for Leonora."  Arts Indiana 


LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
Indianapolis Opera
"Woodman made credible Enrico's single-minded determination to bend his sister to his will.  He modulated the character's fury somewhat as the music suggested, but he kept the focus clear through an outpouring of gorgeious vocalism."  Indianapolis Star 

"Thomas Woodman brought a brooding, manipulative psychology and handsomely flexible baritone to Enrico."  Opera News 

Hawaii Opera Theatre
"Thomas Woodman as Enrico brought to his role phenomenal talent as a singer and as an actor."  Honolulu Star Bulletin 

LA CENERENTOLA
Kentucky Opera
"Thomas Woodman, as Calkins' valet, nearly steals the show as a gaudy, foppish would-be prince.  Woodman is wonderfully funny without mugging, while leading a fine voice to the demanding timing of Rossini's musical score."  Louisville Ledger Tribune -- December 1994