Joe Locke - Not While I'm Around

[@sagebrown7590]

I had no idea he had such a gorgeous voice?!?

[@mlee6050]

I did, just did not know of a singing one

[@mariannebrandon8891]

I’m a huge Sweeney Todd and he’s my favorite Toby. His vocals and emotion on this song sealed the deal for me

[@Jumbaride]

@sagebrown7590 It's just not fair. 😫😭 😉

[@Murpl_Purpl]

Most actors start with theater

[@emask8s]

@@sagebrown7590 welcome to the fandom.

[@BBMacsWorld]

Knowing that him and Kit can both sing makes me wish we got a musical episode of HS so bad 🥺🩷🩷

[@BrokenSoulConfession]

They NEED to make one! 😳

[@emask8s]

@@BBMacsWorld i would like an entire musical that's the Heartstopper story. 💕💕

[@BBMacsWorld]

@@emask8s only if Kit and Joe reprise their roles. No one else is Nick or Charlie but them

[@rabbitfishtv]

I HATE musical episodes. How about we just give the two of them an old-school variety special… let them sing for an hour. But not musical ep of Heartstopper, please no.

[@alyziahhollins-xq2wd]

For real

[@jamieduck5951]

proud to say i saw him in person, it was absolutely breathtaking

[@emask8s]

@@jamieduck5951 same. 3x! Oh and i met him at my second visit 💗💗💗💗

[@Gee-xb7rt]

@@emask8s I have to say Joe is one of the best Tobias', he is just so innocent and naïve, and kind of embodies a traumatic childhood and parentification. if you caught Nicholas Christopher as Sweeny with Joe you got quite a show.

[@emask8s]

@@Gee-xb7rt OMG i did!! Nicholas was the first sweeney i saw, i think it was February 3 when i saw the show for the first time. Then i saw it with Aaron twice. My favorite is Nicholas! I have lots of pics, though my stories on IG are not very organized if you wanna see visit my IG with this same @emask8s and i met Nicholas too!!! 🤩🤩🤩 Best experiences ever with Sweeney. I'll treasure them for life.

[@isabella5904]

Omg luckyyyyy 😭

[@AnnieC64]

Also saw it twice. First time was almost exactly from this angle, so this takes me back ❤️

[@gehtaufmeinenneuenacc]

Joe locke in an the heartstopper podcast: i think id never wanna sing a solo😬 Me: BRO YOURE VOICE IS LITERALLY FOR RHE BEST MUSICAL😭🤯

[@emask8s]

@@gehtaufmeinenneuenacc that was my thought when they were talking about being the "least musical" out of the group.

[@everettjoseph6189]

@@emask8s they filmed the podcast before he got casted in sweeny todd

[@emask8s]

@@everettjoseph6189 seriously that long ago? 9 months ago?!

[@gehtaufmeinenneuenacc]

@@everettjoseph6189forgot that but i think they filmed the podcast in the middle of filming pf season 3

[@SaraTonin17]

Also Kit said they wouldn't be casted and apparently he didn't know Joe could sing😂

[@NellieOlsen]

I admit I was fearful of when I heard they had cast him as Toby, that it was just stunt casting to cash in his "Heartstoppers" celebrity and I am soooo happy and pleased to see that my fears were abundantly misplaced. I had seen a different very brief poorly filmed clip and went "Well he caaan sing after all.Whew" but thiiis video displays how absolutely lovely his voice is. Warm tone and vibrato and his being able to hit the high notes both in pianissimo and forte with ease. And this angle of his face in this video! The acting! The sincerity and earnest emotion. I am verklempt. He is definitely a veery talented lad. I hope he goes far.

[@emask8s]

@@NellieOlsen yup! And Heartstopper* (no s)

[@AttendingBlind]

That last “But in TIME!” actually has to be the cry of an angel

[@emask8s]

@@AttendingBlind it made me cry when i saw it in person

[@PotatoToey]

2:43 the talking, then straight into a strong, perfectly in-tune BELT?? joe's vocals are so powerful 🪦

[@emask8s]

@@PotatoToey i can see the training. I found his voice teacher on Twitter and commented on her post when she went to see Joe that she did a great job and she must be so utterly proud and elated. She said Joe was a gem. 💎 Everyone that knows him, loves him. 💕

[@PotatoToey]

@emask8s I'm so proud of him!!

[@ally.c444]

RIGHTTTTT

[@Killahboot]

Tony for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical...... I'm absofuckinglutely blown away.

[@thomasnobrega7517]

And he said in the first Tia Kofi podcast he and Kit couldn’t sing? I don’t believe a word of it. Both of them are boundlessly talented.

[@izzierose2]

Kit had no idea Joe could sing until he saw him in Sweeney Todd. Joe is ridiculously humble

[@timmieslimmie]

And now Kit’s on Broadway too with “Romeo + Juliet”

[@izzierose2]

@@timmieslimmie yeah but it's not a musical, sadly. Just a play.

[@timmieslimmie]

@@izzierose2 oh I forgot about that 💀

[@krist1nscards]

@@timmieslimmie there is some singing in romeo + juliet. it's mostly rachel who sings but kit sings a bit too :)

[@YourDreamFestival]

ACTUAL CHILLS! I loved his acting in Agatha All Along! So talented!!!!😊

[@emask8s]

@@YourDreamFestival same! Have you seen him in Heartstopper?

[@YourDreamFestival]

@ I think during Covid I watched 2-3 episodes of it. I didn’t stop because I didn’t like it. It was because it was on our family Netflix account. :(

[@YourDreamFestival]

@ but now actually seeing his work in AAA, I will definitely be watching all of Heartstopper! But, it is funny that I still remember the first couple of episodes of the show.

[@emask8s]

@@YourDreamFestival I'm glad you will watch it all. I've never been this big of a fan of a show, and specifically an actor (Joe) ever! It was just so heartwarming and special!! 💗💗💗 After you watch it... Watch the video where i visited several film locations. Must watch the show first though to avoid spoilers!! 😁

[@YourDreamFestival]

@ okay!

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

I had no idea Joe could sing like that! What a beautiful voice! ❤

[@emask8s]

@@kurtsiecolferites2160 he surprised us all 💞

[@TimeIdle]

The sincerity in his singing and acting is undeniably touching.

[@mariannebrandon8891]

I’m all about emotion and he brings it beautifully both in his acting and vocals. I’m glad this clip is available since I didn’t get to see him in NY

[@eistheconehead]

i love joe locke, he is so freaking talented ❤

[@au_barb]

His voice is absolutely angelic and so full of emotion. 🥹

[@alepintosbarreto9850]

He has the gift...the magic..the talent ❤❤❤ Joe😊

[@megs.9915]

the sequence at 0:57 in falsetto then at 3:24 in full voice 😍😍 so gorgeous!

[@biancapeck3014]

Omg I so wish I could’ve seen this in person, Joe is absolutely amazing and his voice 😮🥺🫶🏻

[@Genderfluid.Phoenix_covers]

So happy that I'm a fan of that man

[@mailyak442]

How DARE he be so TALENTED??? 😭

[@abigailwink07]

I don’t know how many times I have listened to this honestly he’s so good at singing and his voice is so soft

[@emask8s]

@@abigailwink07 it's so gorgeous. ❤️ He inspired me to get back into singing, a passion of mine as a kid and i regretted my whole life never doing anything with it and now i am!

[@lilliewright5213]

Oh, my sweet darling boy. His face just melts me. I adore you, Joe Locke.

[@emask8s]

@@lilliewright5213 same 🥰

[@MiraJohnston]

Wow I'm speechless he has an amazing voice

[@PotatoToey]

THE CONTROL HE HAS?? full blast with headphones and his soothing voice...my gosh

[@anjelocarey]

this is the most beautiful male voice that I've ever heard

[@mariannebrandon8891]

If he ever released an EP I’d get it

[@HaleyRadiant]

Well he just became my favorite Toby ever! God I can’t stop listening to Joe’s version of this song so much sincerity! 🥺😭

[@emask8s]

@@HaleyRadiant he's pretty spectacular 🥰🥰🥰

[@auroramarie720]

i go back to this vid when im sad, i love joe locke so much 😪

[@Redfuture36]

Same

[@nsam85]

Never heard of him before or this song. Btut when I close my eyes I can picture each facial expression he should make with each line. When I open my eyes and watch him his face is exactly how I pictured it should be. Bravo.

[@emask8s]

@@nsam85 i highly recommend you watch Heartstopper, his first professional acting job and that's where most of us fell in love with him and flocked to NYC to see him in this show. Now he's been in a Marvel show... His success is just sky rocketing. It's amazing to see and we are all so in awe and proud of him. 🥹🥹🥹

[@wherethefismycokezero]

No matter how many times I hear it, I have a visceral reaction.

[@villeneuve56]

I saw him perform in April (2024). It was breathtaking .

[@emask8s]

@@villeneuve56 i saw him Feb, March, May 2024. Best experiences ever!! 💕 Posted lots of stories on IG

[@freakofbooks]

Omg! Joe sings amazing! This scene seems amazing too (I don’t know anything about theatre or musicals, but I appreciate this)!

[@jcs1025]

I come back and watch this at least once a week. I get choked up every single time when he hits that last belt.❤

[@emask8s]

@@jcs1025 OMG 🥹🥹

[@MerenilH]

ME!

[@minimoo2691]

Some people sound like the singing is just naturally flowing out of them. What a gift he's got and a joy to be able to listen to him

[@nyxmwplayz]

omg i need to see him an patti lupone recreate this after agtha all along. i think i'd sob

[@heatherann9548]

@@nyxmwplayz well, now I need this too!

[@heatherann9548]

0:58 That was effing beautiful!

[@emask8s]

@@heatherann9548 and he looks so innocent and sweet💕💕💕 he's perfect for the role!

[@theyouth2000]

He sings too! 😍

[@emask8s]

@@theyouth2000 yes 🥰

[@krist1nscards]

This needs to be on spotify 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@emask8s]

@@krist1nscards i wish

[@Redfuture36]

I KNOW RIGHT I WOULD LISTEN TO IT EVERY DAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emask8s]

@@Redfuture36 at least we have this video lol 💗💗💗

[@waltercheng7079]

Just incredible. It's amazing what he's been able to accomplish in just a few short years.

[@emask8s]

@@waltercheng7079 i know I'm in constant disbelief. I just think he's WONDERFUL!!!

[@myaespace]

i came here after falling in love with his voice in agatha all along ep6 and i can't believe he just did the best rendition of this song (that i've heard so far) 😭

[@anmeisplayhouse3785]

Wow! He has such an amazing singing voice!!! I had no idea!!!! 😮😮😮

[@user-le3bh8lg4r]

he's so talented!! i'm stil in awe every time i hear his voice

[@Scoobuddisspellbook]

I wish I could have seen him in person! His voice is so enchanting and gosh he’s so cute!!

[@emask8s]

@@Scoobuddisspellbook it was epic.

[@emask8s]

@@Scoobuddisspellbook i just uploaded a short of when i met Joe. 💖

[@kevindexcard]

This angle is crazyyyyy. And so is Locke’s voice!! Wow!!! If I’m not mistaken he is singing this number a half step higher than the Gaten version?

[@emask8s]

@@kevindexcard i think so. Joe sings it in the original key. He says it where his voice is most comfortable. 😍

[@thattheaterkid13]

3:19 OMG JOE?!?! THE BELT?

[@georgechristianjr]

PHENOMINAL BRILLIANCE that is #JoeLocke

[@jcs1025]

Definitely not just stunt casting…he can sing! I’ve loved him since the first teaser of Heartstopper back in early 2022, and loved him in Agatha All Along. I can’t wait to see what he does next.

[@dianeandrews5206]

Omg just beautiful, he is just amazingly talented

[@WanderyenErin]

omg he can sing!!!!!! I need more

[@emask8s]

@@WanderyenErin same. Come back to Broadway, Joe. Please! 💖

[@mariannebrandon8891]

If he goes back to Broadway, I’m not gonna miss my chance this time or I should say I’m not gonna throw away my shot

[@rossjackson1009]

He's so adorable

[@eclipsedscarlet]

his voice is sweet as honey the first time i watched this video i just couldnt get it out of my head his performance is just so mesmerising

[@markbeck8384]

Wow, this was beautifully done, especially the acting. I love Sutton Foster's reactions and freezing up as she realizes what he is saying; and Joe Locke's beautiful voice and desperate sincerity are really moving.

[@brunopicaude3092]

Beautiful voice, touching interpretation and a good vocal technique.

[@AddysYT]

Oh my gosh, he’s AMAZING! I never knew he could sing!

[@flourishakintayo]

Didn't hear a single word but was calming to watch🥰

[@emask8s]

@@flourishakintayo honestly it's mesmerizing!

[@ulissesmonte]

What a wonderful voice!

[@seankaleo]

Such a lovely surprise! What a great voice.

[@Darthhester459]

I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH! Like I’m actually obsessed with him

[@emask8s]

@@Darthhester459 i love him too 🥹🥹🥹

[@shaunawing9385]

He has such a beautiful voice !

[@cjsmith1402]

I wish whoever filmed and posted this the coolest pillow ever 😍

[@emask8s]

@@cjsmith1402 it was Mia Gerachis, his colleague in Sweeney Todd, per Joe's post. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP81XcHNa/

[@immylovesbillieeilish]

Omg his voice 🥰🥰

[@olliemorgan9735]

Beautiful! Joe crushed it!

[@dougp4169]

His voice is amazing, wow!

[@anonymoususer12345-o]

What an incredible voice! Just so talented!

[@MusoStuu]

Huge huge talent, the best thing to come out of heartstopper ❤

[@Officesirenwife]

3:25 his voice 🥹😭💞

[@rxdiioactive501]

He was in a sweeney todd musical? So cool! Beautiful voice!!

[@emask8s]

@@rxdiioactive501 yes, on BROADWAY this year! ✨✨✨

[@chelseabailey8463]

I am in awe. Just... wow.

[@Melanie_martinezeditsX]

I love him sm he's so talented ❤❤ Bad time to say that every time i look at joe i look directly at his eyes bc their so pretty🤭🤭

[@emask8s]

@@Melanie_martinezeditsX they absolutely are

[@ChaniKynes-xc8qi]

He's so talented ❤🎉

[@divadawg9234]

I tear up for that high A flat ever time!!!

[@moaday9952]

I would literally do ANYTHING to see Joe act live on stage! Are you kidding?!

[@emask8s]

@@moaday9952 let's all hope he takes on more theatre roles in the future!! I love watching him on screen but seeing him live is like no other experience. I love the synergy between the performer and the audience.

[@anonymouspersonlivinglife]

PETITION FOR A NICK AND CHARLIE DUET IN SEASON 4. OR A KARAOKE PARTY CUZ EVERY FRICKING ONE OF THEM CAN SING.

[@boop2999]

AMAZING ❤❤❤

[@nataliesquire969]

Appreciation for the real knitting 🙌🙌🙌

[@zmelon]

Joe has a beautiful voice❣️ He deserves all the accolades.

[@tiannagraham5210]

His voice is beautiful 🥹💖

[@phlegm_globber]

OMG HIS VOICE IS MAJESTIC

[@gregorykeithmorris3970]

wonderful performance!

[@darrylwhite2061]

What a magnificent voice!!

[@דבירבןדוד-נ4פ]

ok this song stuck in my head and what a voice he have gawd

[@Pokiandi]

Holy shite kite his voice is absolutely gorgeous

[@em.schidlz]

SINCE WHEN COULD HE SING SO WELLL😱😱😱👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️

[@Pepello84]

since... his birth?

[@oliviafrancis-g7y]

@@Pepello84I understood that reference

[@Pepello84]

@@oliviafrancis-g7y :D

[@Noahs.arsonStick]

“We will Never Sing” - Joe Locke and Kit Connor in a interview for Heartstopper (kit is on broadway rn and Joe has been)

[@crees1445]

He is really very very good.

[@Posieflower-si7gg]

He is so talented.i can’t believe I get to go see kit in r+j

[@IsabellaKamm-t4c]

so good omg love

[@SlotMachineBonus]

This is so wonderful. I have no idea how many times I've watched it.

[@Robaxca]

It is really amazing to think he had done just the two series of Heartstopper (his first real role) when he took on this role. I wish I could have seen it.

[@emask8s]

@@Robaxca yes and a role in a play called The Trials in the UK. Such talent. 🤩 I really hope he does more live theatre again soon!

[@Robaxca]

@@emask8she has said he like singing. Let's hope he does some work in the UK. I am going to see Kit in Romeo and Juliet in New York. It is obviously popular as they have already extended the run by 2 weeks and it hasn't started yet.

[@starclone4]

Excellent singing voice... I just heard him in Agatha All Along !!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@xxobrittanyg]

This is beautiful ❤

[@23gizmo32]

That was amazing. Thanks!

[@devilxcity]

He sings Sondheim so well!!!

[@KOAlleyCat]

I love him in Agatha All Along-I didn’t realize he was in one of my favorite musicals. (I’ve only seen older productions of it lol.)

[@emask8s]

@@KOAlleyCat yes he was this year from late January to May. He was the perfect Toby. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@andreygladkov434]

Dear Joe, Such a beautiful performance - your pitch is perfect, and the purity of your voice is exceptional! Your performance of your character is most talented! My personal preference would be to hear a bit of more vibrato in your longer notes, which I am sure you will produce in your subsequent performances. Absolutely brilliant! Most grateful for sharing this with the world. Andre, London, UK

[@MinervaMcGonagall099]

Me screaming: CHARLIE SPRING!!!!!

[@fuzzypickles1414]

Fantastic

[@NerveUnderscore]

He sings beautiful

[@romanhemza5608]

WoW! I think I in love....

[@Simply.Penguin]

GOOSEBUMPS 🥺

[@TiredGryphon]

I love this performance! I haven’t listened to the original, but I heard Gaten Matarazzo cover awhile ago. I love that version, but I also love this interpretation. I might have to find the musical XD. All this to say that Joe Locke sounded fantastic and I love the softness and concern he brought to the table :)

[@emask8s]

@@TiredGryphon agree. There was a bootleg recording on KZbin at one point ... I saw the show in NYC 3x ... Best thing i ever watched. 💖

[@reho7387]

Nice job Joe! Who knew...'til now.