Tag: Victor Hugo
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 16, 1831
On this day in 1831, Victor Hugo’s classic tale ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ was first published. Set in 15th century Paris, the French Gothic novel tells the story of hunchback Quasimodo, street dancer Esmeralda, her pursuer Captain Phoebus, and antagonist Archdeacon Claude Frollo. The narrative has been adapted numerous times for film, stage, and…
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Stephen Schwartz Shares His Thoughts on Live Stage Version of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame will soon begin at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse. Playbill online shared a story as to what audiences can expect from the play as well as why certain changes were made. Noted in the article, the play is a bit different compared to the Disney 1996 animated version. The play is…