Of COURSE Corbin is not Lin. Nobody will be better because Lin wrote the part for himself, even if he only subconsciously.
Now this is actually the worst recording of Corbin. This was at the very beginning of his run, when he was just starting to get the character.
If you listen to later versions, his voice is smoother, his breathing technique is better, and his accent/spanish is a helluva lot better. Corbin did a VERY good job with Usnavi.
the accent sounds extremely forced. the rapping (here and throughout the show) is really tight, he should just let go. acting wise, i think he's a more than okay usnavi but not at all hitting it with me.
everyone needs to stop comparing corbin to lin. hes NOT lin, so of course hes gonna be different than him. but he obviously does a good job because he got the part, and hes doing amazing playing this role. just because he isnt lin doesnt mean he cant pull this off.
I've seen this show once, been to NYC once so wen people are comparing Corbin to the other Usnavi's i really have NO clue what you are talking about. I loved 'In The Heights' when i saw it a week and a half ago. Only disappointment was that Corbin has a fantastic singing voice and he didn't use it very much.. simply because that is not the character.. maybe in future roles Corbin will be able to display is singing voice more. Great show though! Loved NYC!
I don't think anyone can compare with Lin-Manuel when it comes to playing Usnavi, but I have to say that I saw Corbin recently and he is actually pretty good. The whole HSM probably gives a negative vibe on Broadway, but I was pleasantly surprised by his performance. He's not that bad, guys!
*squirms* I'm still not sure whether I like Corbin in this or not. My friend saw it, and she said he wasn't so bad, but...compared to Lin...I hope they make the movie version the way they made RENT, with most of the original Broadway cast. I'd definitely go to see it if that was the case! 8D
maybe robin will be in the movie if they are still making it...I heard lin's going to play unsani i hope thats true cause i never got to see lin and I'd love to see him..and ROBIN HAS TO PLAY SONNY he is a genious
@so4chaotic Lin is going to be Usnavi in the screen version of "In The Heights", and I am thrilled! I heard he has creative control on the project too, which makes me happy as well so Hollywood won't ruin it they way they have so many other stage musicals. I got to see Lin twice as Usnavi, and no one has come even close to the way he protrays this character.
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Of COURSE Corbin is not Lin. Nobody will be better because Lin wrote the part for himself, even if he only subconsciously.
Now this is actually the worst recording of Corbin. This was at the very beginning of his run, when he was just starting to get the character.
If you listen to later versions, his voice is smoother, his breathing technique is better, and his accent/spanish is a helluva lot better. Corbin did a VERY good job with Usnavi.
And yes, Robin is freakin' adorable! Love him!
Kassaremidybelllynn 1 year ago
he cant speak spanish fluently. he sounds so effing out of breath....no good.
elphiegreen 1 year ago
Corbin Bleu. He just can't pull of the spanish guy... oh disney people.
MusicalMagic03 1 year ago
I love Lin-manuel but u cant say Corbin is bad...he was really good....just not lin
DGCool954 1 year ago
eesh hes screechy...
powerfulpowerzz 1 year ago
this made me laugh a bit....
hottieho13 1 year ago
Can we stop talking about Corbin and start talking about Robin! The cutest lil fucker ever.
jesistyping 1 year ago
the accent sounds extremely forced. the rapping (here and throughout the show) is really tight, he should just let go. acting wise, i think he's a more than okay usnavi but not at all hitting it with me.
mysweetsmile23 1 year ago
LIN... PERIOD!!!
playhart 1 year ago
everyone needs to stop comparing corbin to lin. hes NOT lin, so of course hes gonna be different than him. but he obviously does a good job because he got the part, and hes doing amazing playing this role. just because he isnt lin doesnt mean he cant pull this off.
ericalovessyoux3 1 year ago
Nope Corbin can't compare to Lin. Because HE IS NOT LIN. Look in my opinion he's doing a great job
xILikeMusicx 1 year ago
I've seen this show once, been to NYC once so wen people are comparing Corbin to the other Usnavi's i really have NO clue what you are talking about. I loved 'In The Heights' when i saw it a week and a half ago. Only disappointment was that Corbin has a fantastic singing voice and he didn't use it very much.. simply because that is not the character.. maybe in future roles Corbin will be able to display is singing voice more. Great show though! Loved NYC!
bjonesfan 1 year ago
after seeing lin manuel performs in in the heights theres no one who can replace him as great as they are...lin IS usnavi
sparkletts 1 year ago 11
@sparkletts FUCK YES! LIN MANUEL FTFW!
Zeramirlastof 1 year ago
I don't think anyone can compare with Lin-Manuel when it comes to playing Usnavi, but I have to say that I saw Corbin recently and he is actually pretty good. The whole HSM probably gives a negative vibe on Broadway, but I was pleasantly surprised by his performance. He's not that bad, guys!
ez09770 1 year ago
*squirms* I'm still not sure whether I like Corbin in this or not. My friend saw it, and she said he wasn't so bad, but...compared to Lin...I hope they make the movie version the way they made RENT, with most of the original Broadway cast. I'd definitely go to see it if that was the case! 8D
TheBurbster 1 year ago 2
Wait. I might be able to stomach Corbin if Robin is still there. PLEASE, NYC, make my dreams come true! Just...hang on for another five months.
PepinaBailarina 1 year ago 2
Corbin just can't compare.
homegirlforsho 1 year ago 9
literally my favorite part of teh show <33333333333333333
MADiSONx201 1 year ago
No offense but I don't like Corbin as Usnavi.
But I LOOOVE Robin! He is the best in the world! So sad he left Heights, but let's see what La Cage brings him!
factortenshithawk 1 year ago 3
maybe robin will be in the movie if they are still making it...I heard lin's going to play unsani i hope thats true cause i never got to see lin and I'd love to see him..and ROBIN HAS TO PLAY SONNY he is a genious
so4chaotic 1 year ago
@so4chaotic Lin is going to be Usnavi in the screen version of "In The Heights", and I am thrilled! I heard he has creative control on the project too, which makes me happy as well so Hollywood won't ruin it they way they have so many other stage musicals. I got to see Lin twice as Usnavi, and no one has come even close to the way he protrays this character.
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Robin is fantastic. He's incredibly talented and gave me the most pleasant stage door experience I've ever had. He's so sweet!
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blackpython 1 year ago
Robin De Jesus is so freaking adorable! I'm so sad I never got the chance to see him before he left. :(
HarryPotterRENThead 1 year ago
I met Robin when I saw the show a couple of weeks he was outside just there I said hello he was just such a sweet person that made my whole week :]
Desuana 1 year ago
i'm still not crazy about the fact that corbin joined the show, but he's really not as bad in the role as i thought he would be
randomprincess919 1 year ago 2
Robin!! I'm glad I saw him last summer. He was so fun to watch!
syd2much 1 year ago 2
that is just so fun and funny. i wish robin was in the tour when it comes where i am next year.
TomCollinsgirl 1 year ago
lmao they are hilarious. i was so happy robin de jesus was there when i went. hes great. good chemistry
so4chaotic 1 year ago
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corbin is so bad i can't even take it.
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