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Synopsis

What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to one day be a part of the outside world. When he summons the courage to attend the Feast of Fools, he meets Esmeralda, a compassionate gypsy who protects him from an angry mob. But at the same time, Quasimodo’s master, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, and the new captain of the guard, Phoebus de Martin, fall in love with the beautiful girl. Adding to Quasimodo’s struggle is his punishment and derision from Frollo, following years of psychological abuse, and the danger posed by the gypsies, who are willing to kill any outsiders who venture into their secret hideout. But before Paris is burned to the ground, will Quasimodo be able to save Esmeralda from Frollo’s lust and anger? Will she return Quasimodo’s affection? Who is the true monster of Notre Dame?

Show Information

Music
Alan Menken
Arrangement
Michael Starobin
Based on the Play/Book/Film
The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2014
Genres
Drama
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
Time & Place
Paris, 1482
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Mature Adult, Adult, Elderly, Late Teen Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Dom Claude Frollo

Lead

Male

Baritone

Quasimodo

Lead

Male

Tenor

Esmeralda

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Jehan Frollo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Clopin Trouillefou

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Captain Phoebus de Martin

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Saint Aphoridisius

Featured

Male

Baritone

Florika

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Father Dupin

Featured

Male

Baritone

Lieutenant Frederic Charlus

Featured

Female

Spoken

King Louis XI

Featured

Male

Spoken

Tribunal

Featured

Male

Spoken

Madam

Featured

Female

Spoken

Gargoyles

Ensemble

Either Gender

Gypsies

Ensemble

Either Gender

Congregation

Ensemble

Either Gender

Townspeople

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soldiers

Ensemble

Male

Choral Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Songs

Act One

"The Bells of Notre Dame" - Frollo, Jehan, Father Dupin, & Congregation

"Sanctuary" - Frollo & Quasimodo

"Out There" - Quasimodo

*"Topsy Turvy (Part 1)" - Clopin, Quasimodo, & Congregation

"Rest and Recreation" - Phoebus, Frollo & Congregation

*"Rhythm of the Tambourine" - Clopin, Esmeralda, Phoebus, Frollo, Quasimodo, & Congregation

*"Topsy Turvy (Part 2)" - Clopin & Congregation

"Into Notre Dame" - Frollo, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, & Congregation

"God Help the Outcasts" - Esmeralda & Congregation

"Top of the World" - Esmeralda, Quasimodo, & Congregation

*"The Tavern Song" (Thai Mol Piyas) - Clopin, Esmeralda, Frollo, Congregation, & Gypsies

"Heaven's Light" - Quasimodo

"Hellfire" - Frollo & Congregation

"Esmeralda" - Frollo, Phoebus, Quasimodo, & Congregation

Act Two

"Entr'acte" - Congregation

"Flight Into Egypt" - Saint Aphrodisius, Quasimodo, & Congregation

"The Court of Miracles" - Clopin & Gypsies

"In a Place of Miracles" - Phoebus, Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Clopin, & Gypsies

"Justice in Paris" - Congregation

"Someday" - Esmeralda & Phoebus

"While the City Slumbered" - Congregation

"Made of Stone" - Quasimodo & Congregation

"Finale" - Frollo, Phoebus, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Clopin, & Congregation

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Cindi Calhoun

Cindi Calhoun

Theatre teacher, director, writer, and seamstress