This was my 1st time to experience Colm Wilkinson in concert. Have heard Colm Wilkinson on CD - mainly showtunes. Does a spectacular job with those. Will say his voice was stronger and had a wider range some years ago, but he was still more than acceptable in this concert's live performance.
I was pleasantly surprised by Mr. Wilkinson's rendition of several numbers in the country music genre and would hope to enjoy more of those in future.
Would have enjoyed more Irish music - included was Danny Boy, a signature number for Mr. Wilkinson. Perhaps he would be willing to introduce his audience to a few more lesser known Irish pieces in future concerts? He does them so well.
I could see that Mr. Wilkinson enjoyed the rock numbers, enthusiastically jumping around on the stage with his guitar - however, i could also see the younger members of the audience cringing. Not exactly sure where the disconnect is, but it just wasn't reaching everyone.
Many aging singer/performers make smart use of another performer to "spell" them onstage for a bit. This evening saw about a half dozen solos by singer performer Susan Gilmore - who sang so many songs that she really should have received almost co-star billing for the event. She was terrific, but from the other reviews, I would say that rabid Colm Wilkinson fans were disappointed that so much of the evening was without their beloved star. Mention of a co-star on the billing for the evening would give fans fair warning that Mr. Wilkinson will not be the only performer.
Overuse of a fog machine on one side of the stage was a bit weird, and distracting, but happily there were no other theatrical gimics. This was a concert showcasing the voices and musical talent of the performers, including a terrific ensemble of back-up musicians.
Overall the concert was worth the ticket price.