“Joa Helgesson is excellent as the gangster in black leather, a solo role that seems written for him. His fine baritone vibrates with everything that has been held back for so long.“
– Ingvar von Malmborg, OPUS, 2024
(Sir Archie in Herr Arnes penningar, Photo: Mats Bäcker)

“My particular favorite in the show is the baritone Joa Helgesson. He has that special stage presence and expression that gives the role a golden edge. He stood out in an impressive way.“
– Bo Borg, NLT, 2025
(Sparck in Fantasio, Photo: Olivia Synnervik)

“Der ebenfalls lyrische Bariton Joa Helgesson singt einen ungemein differenzierten Barak. Dieser Färber würde jedem großen Haus in dieser Rolle Ehre machen und ist noch dazu ein begnadeter Darsteller.”
– Ingobert Waltenberger, Online Merker, 2023
(Barak in Frau ohne Schatten, Photo: Thomas Koy)