Articles by Philip Hodge
Simon Boccanegra Review – Plácido Domingo as the Doge of Genoa
Simon Boccanegra at La Scala is a must see
Armida and Rinaldo Review – or The Crusader and the Magician
Although the story is the same, Pocket Opera’s production of Handel’s Rinaldo is unimaginably different from Armida. In fact, Donald Pippin’s productions of any of Handel’s operas are in a class by themselves
Girl of the Golden West Review - Reactions to Puccini's "Oater"
Though there is no such thing as a "bad" Puccini opera, some are more familiar than others-this was better than I expected
Die Walküre Review – Part II of Wagner’s Ring Cycle closes the Opera nut's Marathon
Die Walküre-Part II of Wagner’s Ring Cycle closes the Opera nut’s marathon of 5 operas in 6 days. He deserves a medal
La Vie Parisienne Review – Offenbach is often back with Pocket Opera
With Pocket Opera, Offenbach is often back, to the delight of its audience
Faust in San Francisco Review - The Opera Nut Goes To San Francisco
Ten years is too long to stay away from the San Francisco Opera and
the Opera nut decided that it was time to review not one, but three operas. Be sure to check these reviews
La Traviata Review - Getting It Right
I approached West Bay Opera's performance of La Traviata with cautious optimism and was more than delighted with what I experienced
La Rondine Review - Twice is Nice
San Francisco Splash's Operanut shares his thoughts on productions of La Rondine at Pocket Opera and Opera San Jose. He saw both in one weekend
Hamlet and Halka Review – Old to the World, Newly Presented
I had the chance to see two operas, Old to the world but New to me, in one weekend. I enjoyed Hamlet and Halka and you can still see them
- Wednesday May 22nd
- 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival
- 5:30 PM | Craft Beer Tasting in May at Bistango
- 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory
- 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
- Thursday May 23rd
- 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival
- 2:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
- 8:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse
- 8:00 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory
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Mother’s Day Home & Garden Gifts – Mother’s Day Home & Garden Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Food & Beverage Gifts – Mother’s Day Food & Beverage Gift Guide 2011 Over $15
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Mother’s Day Family Gifts – Mother’s Day Family Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Vehicle Gifts – Mother’s Day Vehicle Gift Guide
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Mother’s Day Hot Lingerie & Sleepwear Gifts – Mother’s Day Lingerie & Sleepwear Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Handbag & Purses Gifts – Mother’s Day Handbag & Purses Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Entertainment Gifts – Mother’s Day Entertainment Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Health & Beauty Gifts Over $25 – Mother’s Day Over $25 Health & Beauty Gift Guide 2011
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Mother’s Day Travel & Leisure Gifts – Mother’s Day Travel & Leisure Gift Guide 2011
