"What makes a monster and what makes a man?"
This question propels the drama, romance, and suspense of the new musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature. Morning in fifteenth-century Paris begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed gothic cathedral. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be out amongst the people, observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. Sweeping music by the acclaimed duo of Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) and Steven Schwartz (The Prince of Egypt, Wicked) augment this powerful story to make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by this truly unforgettable musical!*

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is CharacterWorks' 2023 summer Masters Camp production, performed by a cast of high school students at the conclusion of a two-week camp.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is planned to be performed at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education.

*Please note: Masters Camp productions often deal with issues and themes that are more mature than the shows during our mainstage season. CharacterWorks does not recommend this show for audiences under the age of 13. Parental guidance suggested.*