It certainly was

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkvPp1w_QuM

Hope everyone going to Tommy tonight has a great time - look forward to hearing all about it. Big night for Joe!

It's the interval now, sounds positive so far.

It is over now

Barry Humphrey ‏@bazza67
@joemcelderry91 Wow, wow and again, wow. And Townsend wrote that when he was 21?? Wow. I imagine he's very proud of what you did tonight

Can't wait to hear all about it

The tweeets I have read are overall positive for Joe but some people said the balance was not quite right. His acting has been praised as well as his voice!

I am not sure what you mean by "the balance" There were a couple of tweets saying the band were a bit loud in the first act but it was sorted for the second act. Overwhelmingly positive reviews for the whole cast, but especially Joe - with the one question answered - yes, he can act, as well as sing!

Hopefully someone who was there will come in and tell us all about it

I am sure there will be further reports throughout the day from those lucky ones who went to see Joe in Tommy. Initial reports are excellent though. Joe's acting ability a big surprise.

Well done to Joe for undertaking this wonderful challenging role.

The term "balance" means that the sound is either too loud for the band or too soft for the singers. That is why singers do sound checks before a performance - to get the balance right! Apparently the mics weren't always turned on either! If this had been a preview for a run of the show, it would have been sorted but, being a one-off, they didn't have the opportunity to do it.

I have read a review from a Will Young fan (who is also a Daniel Boys fan) and she was pleasantly surprised at the strength of Joe's acting ability - she always knew he had a good voice. She loved the show!

sounds like joe was fantastic last night, i so wish i could have been there!

Strangely I had a feeling that he had the actor within.

Has to be one of the most versatile acts around today.

So pleased to hear that he really took this part well.

What on earth is he going to do next?

I know what the term balance means in terms of music - it just wasn't very clear what you were referring to

I hope this can lead into a film role, that way everyone can see and won't miss out.

Hello, I promised I would a do a review of Tommy, so here it is

Joe was absolutely amazing!!!!







What do you mean, you want more than that?

OK, here goes

We got into London about 6.30pm and hopped on the tube to Leicester Square. Coming up the escalator on the underground we stopped to help a lady who had had a bit of a traumatic journey and who needed to get to ... ... ... the Prince Edward Theatre It turned out her son was one of the musicians in Tommy so we told her to come along with us

We got to the theatre and managed to spot our friends in the heaving crowd - it was absolutely packed - then headed round to the stage door to drop some cards and presents off for Joe We saw Joe's dad - looking very proud - and had a nice little chat. Then it was time to head inside. The foyer was heaving and everyone was clamouring for signed programmes and posters, which were all being sold in aid of TCT

The Prince Edward theatre is a gorgeous building and the interior was stunning and filled up really quickly. The set was very minimal as this was a concert performance rather than the full show, but very effective, with the orchestra up on a mezzanine.

The first time / first few times we saw Joe was as the narrator, singing as the voice of the actors playing Tommy at 4 years old and 10 years old. It was all done very simply but very effectively with each of the three actors playing Tommy (the two younger boys and Joe) wearing a simple white T shirt and jeans.

Joe sounded stunning although there were times when he (and the rest of the cast) were a bit drowned out by the musicians. It was in the second half that Joe really took to the stage in his own right - acting as well as singing. Tommy must be a difficult part to play but he did it brilliantly, so convincing that for a while you forgot it was Joe and believed it was Tommy

The end came all too quickly and I could easily have sat there for another hour watching and listening (and gazing at Joe ) It was an amazing performance - the whole cast, musicians, crew and everyone involved have to be congratulated for putting it on to such a high standard in such a short time

Fantastic to have the privilege of seeing Joe make his West End debut in such a prestigious and well supported event. Just time for a bit of a lie down to recover before I'm back to the West End on Thursday night. to see Joe sing She's Out of My Life in Thriller for CIN

Howdy!


Ok, well I'm not a convert - it's just not my thing leaves me totally cold BUT Joe can act without a doubt. I often find the acting in these things really OTT and some of it was but Joe managed to convey his message without all the stagey gestures etc. I think what stands out for me even above his singing parts (as the music just didn't do it for me or do much for Joe's voice in my opinion, though he still smashed it ) is the moments when he was silent. He seemed to be able to be absolutely still and bring the audience really close to him to then speak to them almost face to face - now that was impressive. He was in total control.

I hope though that this isn't his main road now - I want to hear and see Joe as Joe.

I can't remember when a show went so quickly for me because I was so immersed in the whole thing. I loved the simple staging, the fantastic cast and the great music. We were on the third row and had a brilliant view. Joe was stunning both acting and singing. He has such a stage presence and the cheers for him at the end were deafening! I loved it from beginning to end and I loved seeing the massive crowd waiting for him at the stage door afterwards. He got mobbed but never left until he'd seen everyone.

I don't mind what Joe decides to do next (as long as it's not Jersey Boys! - couldn't stand 2 hours of falsetto! - )

Whoop - just seen on twitter that Rescue Us has been playlisted on Radio 2 for the 4th week!!!!!!!!!!

I've just seen that too! That's great news!!

I'm so sorry I just couldn't resist

Puts on 'pretend shocked face'

Oh and I did get a signed poster by the way ...... well it was for a good cause

I knew who'd posted this before I even looked to see it was you YL. Good evening.

You're a big softy really aren't you adayseye

Err - yeah ..... that'd be me alright

Hey thanks for all the reviews guys - sounds like it was a fantastic night

So Joe 'channelling' MJ for tonight's CIN gig - soooo cute. Have always loved him singing MJ - SOOML, YANA and I remember - that group song YGBSS and thinking how his voice made it all better I heard One Day in your Life' on the radio this morning and thought - crikey -imagine Joe doing that one!!!!!' *sigh*

Anyway - here's a pic:

http://instagram.com/p/SD-mWyPOgG/