“James Westman as Marcello brought an imposing stature to his role as a struggling painter. Singing with finely crafted lyricism, Westman imbued his character with dignity. And even though he’s as broke as Rodolfo, one can still sense in Westman’s interpretation that he has the determination to succeed against all odds.

One of the memorable moments for Marcello is when he sees Musetta in Act II and pretends he doesn’t care for her anymore. But through Westman’s simple gestures and expressions it’s obvious that he’s still madly in love with her.”

Edward Reichel, Utah Arts Review, October 9th 2023.