I actually saw the show tonight, had no idea it was his first performance. I thought he did a great job. Awesome voice and he had good chemistry with Antonique Smith (Mimi). The show in general was in good shape. The current Joanne, Maureen and Mimi all have fantastic voices.
I still can't believe he's playing Roger. Tim Howar was THE worst Marius in Les Mis I've ever seen. He was so wooden, and his voice so stiff and unmusical...I just can't imagine THAT voice singing Roger's songs. Then again, maybe Roger is more his style, which is why he was so bad in Les Mis.