Radames in Aida - Cleveland Opera Circle (2011)

"John Rodger (tenor) portrayed Radames in a very convincing manner and the brilliance of his upper register was extremely impressive and strong (bravo for his expressive and dramatic singing of Celesta Aïda!) His tender moments with Aïda were equally fulfilling and showed off his more gentle vocal side."  Cleveland Classical, J.D. Goddard

Gastone in La Traviata - Glimmerglass Opera (2009)

"an affable, chummy presence as Gastone."  Opera News, Joanne Sydney Lessner

"John Rodger and David Kravitz did fine work as Gastone, Alfredo's acquaintance who reveals Alfredo's devotion to Violetta, and Dr. Grenvil."   Examiner.com, Wayne Myers

Luigi in Il Tabarro - Taconic Opera (2009)

"...a tall, handsome stevedore...as Luigi, John Rodger's full lyric tenor voice shook with the agony of loving another man's wife."  North County News, Kathy Grantham

Manrico in Il Trovatore - Taconic Opera (2008)

"Tenor John Rodger (Manrico the Troubador)...let out a glorious full-throated performance."  North County News, Kathy Grantham

Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto - Opera Western Reserve (2007)

"Rigoletto needs three superb singers who can also act, and this production was blessed with the lavish gifts of bass-baritone Jonathan R. Green in the title role; tenor John Rodger as the Duke of Mantua, and soprano Maryann Madden as Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda...an opera of the stature of Rigoletto depends heavily on its principals, and here Opera Western Reserve really hit the jackpot...Ms. Madden and Mr. Rodger were also visually and vocally well-matched, being entirely believable as the young lovers...the silvery timbre of Mr. Rodger’s tenor enhanced the famed quartet in the last act. Previously, he’d nearly brought down the house with his rendition of La donna e mobile."  - Cool Cleveland
 

Pong in Turandot - Opera North (2007)

"Ping, Pang and Pong: baritone Brian Carter, tenor Jin Ho Hwang and tenor John Rodger, respectively, who added immeasurably to both the merriment and solid vocal artistry that made this show such an unqualified success." - Opera Online
 

Leandro in Arlecchino - Indiana University Opera Theater (2007)

"One of the few truly comedic moments came when tenor John Rodger, as Leandro, offered a fitting parody of Italian operatic tenors."    - IDS News