I love the choice of having Quasimodo sing the last line of the song without us knowing who the character is yet, and then his mother coming and putting the deformity on him. I can't quite articulate the effect it has, but it was powerful and whoever came up with the idea is brilliant.
Yes and I thought the choice to use female singers at the part where the mother has died and frollo walks to the front of the stage with the baby in his arms was also a really fantastic change. Very powerful as it evoked the feminine power/mothers love.
It was considered a flop. The movie tried to hard to be adult but was also scared to be adult. They knew their fan base was children. So they made a sexualized Romani after having just gotten ally of backlash on pocohontas design. Then they couldn’t commit to where they wanted to land on the spectrum. Causing confusing happy moments in the middle of very depressing ones. It give the feeling of emotional whiplash One second there is a siege being waged in the church and then goofy scream. The creators hated the fat gargoyle but had to put him in as comedic relief for the kids. Overall it was considered a flop. But that being said I still loved it and to this day love the dark story of hunchback. I prefer the play over the Disney version now.
ZainR Not really. From what I saw, and being a Disney movie, it was considered very dark and different by many Disney fans. And Disney was never really known to be this dark or serious at least with their 2D film stuff (even darker and more serious than 'The Black Cauldron'). But instead, much more fun, happy and fairy tale-ish, particularly back in those older decades.
Jehan: "Take my son, there is no one else to care for him" Frollo: "What about you?" Jehan: "Sorry! Can't hear you! I'm slowly walking away perfectly fine because the director decided I wasn't dying in this version! Byeee~!" Me: "That was a choice..."
I also remembered a Jehan character in Les Mis, so i imagine it more like, "Sorry, bro. I have to join this Enjolras dude in the revolution," or "Sorry, bro, but i have to be in a different Victor Hugo musical now. Byeeee."
He did say he's been hounded from place to place. I'm guessing he figured "Hey, my brother's established and respected and can take care of the kid better than I can on the run."
It reminds me of what Bradley Cooper did when he performed "The Elephant Man" on stage. Rather than applying prosthetics, he bends and twists parts of his body to illustrate the deformities.
Just finished doing this production with a local company. I was Frollo and my best friend was Quasi. We’re both professional opera singers with vocal performance degrees. This music should (low key) be done by an opera company. Such fantastic music to perform!
GreatNorthernDad I think the music is too vocally mature for high school to tell the story convincingly. The movie and show have entirely different tones. I think a college could do this well. Is this a high school performing here?
I am performing in an adult amateur version of this show in December, only heard everyone together at the audition so far but I hope it's going to be a really outstanding production, vocally at least!!
Kai C. I’m so glad I’m not the only one that thought this. The biggest piece I acted on was dubbed “the beast” and was a set of stairs and balcony covered in vines and painted for our version of Romeo and Juliet 😂
The irony is that if Claude had agreed to go with his brother into the city for some leisure, he could have helped keep an eye in his brother and prevent him from getting into trouble
This was well done. I like how this version reflects the La Jolia musical and the German one, where as last time you produced this musical it reflected more of the Disney movie. Both are good. I do like Frollo more in this one though.
Last time they did this, they staged it before the La Jolla production aired. How they got permission I dunno, but they were technically the first group to stage it in English
@@MadameChristie Simple, actually. They are a top 5 rated musical theater program in the nation, and Disney INVITED them to do this as a pre-Broadway test run back then, presumably to see how it would look and feel on stage, and how audiences would respond. Following that it was heavily edited to be more like the book instead of the cartoon, and that version is the one most people not familiar with this school have seen.
I love how in this version it kind of makes you think who’s fault it is for the tragedy to have unfolded the way it did. Is it the church who took these poor boys in and tried to brainwash them and would throw them out into the cold world if they disobeyed the Holy laws. Was Jehan’s fault for being ungrateful to the Church who offered them a home and love and yet disrespected their love and their faith by being a no good sinner who abused his brother’s status to get what he wanted. Was it Claude’s fault for taking the faith so seriously that he saw everything outside the church as sinful and tried to force his brother to be a prisoner of Notre Dame like he would later do to Quasi, judged Jehan’s girlfriend just because she was a gypsy, and then called him a sinner to the church leaders and caused Jehan to be thrown out. Or was it a combination of the sins of the Church, Claude, and Jehan that brought about this tragedy
This is well done...I have to say, I kinda miss having the ‘story’ told by Clopin or one or two congregants at any given time. It kinda takes some of the power out of the music. But an interesting and good take!
Having Clopin as the narrator was very well done in the animated film, which is funny because he was not at all a good guy in the book, or so my memory tells me. It's been years since I read the book.
I miss Clopin as well. But what we are seeing here, in this version makes the reasons for Follo's actions make more sense, after all Clopin as the teller of the tale was something that only entered the public consciousness with the release of the animated version. The one place where I disagree with you is if anything, in my opinion, it ADDS to the power of the tale, not takes away from it.
Micheal Feeney it’s not a character thing I’m concerned about. I’m talking in terms of tempo and power of musical sound. This production in particular took the tempo of the whole show incredibly slowly and it leaves the audience sitting in the music going “Ok, this is going to speed up a bit right? No? Same pace the whole time? Ok...” Also, it does take away the power from the music because with the combination of the slow tempo and the lack of distinction in the lines sung by an ensemble, over an individual or duo who can make character decisions with the line rather than sing a general sound that just blends with a group. Part of the power of this opening prologue is is saves the entire congregation and choir singing big and together for specific sections of the song. Giving the solos to everybody just muddies that intention and brings down those otherwise powerful moments.
GREAT performances! The Hunchback of Notre Dame was one of my favorite movies growing up. I was still young to where I didn't understand the material, but thought the name Quasimodo was unique and funny. After rediscovering it many years later as an adult, it hits differently. The question of man vs. monster, but also how appearances can be deceiving. Also between this performance and a recent rewatch, I never stopped to notice how the words "Kyrie Eleison" are repeated throughout.
@@brucecoleman5379 On top of that it's far better performed and produced than 98% of the live shows done in the world. What kind of a snob doesn't think this is real? Of course, we may both be misunderstanding and Alicia is simply saying that she would kill to see it in person, as opposed to a recording.
Better than the book, in which she was hanged by the neck until she died. All because her goat could spell words with little letter blocks. Apparently teaching your animals tricks successfully with classical conditioning to reward them for memorizing patterns and such is WITCHCRAFT.
Many productions I have seen (mostly slime tutorials or occasional legitimate uploads such as this) suffer severely and lack true scale, all because their instrumentation was weak, and more importantly, their chorus was even weaker. Because there really is no singular narrator. It is a true Greek Chorus that guides us. And when you've a tale of epic proportions such as this, with the very primary setting being the grand cathedral of Notre Dame itself, your Greek Chorus must be as epic. And here, the instrumentation, the chorus, the balance, your troupe has found that perfect balance and scale. The main cast is excellent and each actor holds their own quite well, but the chorus and orchestra are working the hardest, and they really make this production possibly *the best* production of Hunchback that I have seen to date. Though, it's no surprise, as my two favourite productions of Jekyll & Hyde were both done by your troupe. How I long for the day I can finally witness your grande theatre experiences in person. Thank you! :)
@@animelover6195 This essentially is the Disney stage musical. It was edited after they performed a pre-release version 8ish years ago to be much more like the book than the cartoon.
Came here after my local high school did a play about this book, I think these 2 have the same lyrics to songs, also I love the set, it actually has well, the bells of Notre Dame
the musical edited the story very slightly to include Frollos brother as quasi's father and to make frollo be an arch deacon again (disney probably made him a judge to avoid getting into beef with the church lol), and like in the book, esmeralda dies at the end. other than that theres no big differences from the disney movie.
@Shire LoveYaFriends nah. It wasn't until film came around that Frollo was retconned into a secular official, or in some cases replaced as the main antagonist by Jehan. The film industry was antsy about depicted religious figures as bad in any way (I think it was made a rule in the Hayes Code actually).
@@MadameChristie Yeah but I think they were referring to the Hunchback opera that Hugo wrote where he wrote Frollo as a judge. The Disney version pulls from that
@@Dntmindmeimjustbored I'm aware, but Hugo himself also wrote an opera adaptation called La Esmeralda, and I remember learning that Frollo was the judge rather than archdeacon in that version. I could be wrong, though.
I totally forgot about Frollo's brother in the book! Didn't he die in the siege of Notre Dame, and Frollo blamed Quasimodo for his death or something? Man, it's been forever since I've read that book.
barbaro267 as far as i remember (it's also been forever since i've read the book, but it was a really short edition) frollo didn't had time to blame anybody, because soon after he killed esmeralda, quasimodo got angry and killed frollo Ps: are you brazilian?
@@thaissacysne6509 Man, I can't remember that at all, but it would make sense that Frollo would act impulsively out of vengeance and have Esmeralda killed soon after. Quasimodo was totally obsessed with her, and that was a quick way to hurt Quasimodo for killing Jehan. And no, I am not Brazilian :)
barbaro267 well, thinking about it, frollo was really obsessed with esmerald, more for lust than for love actually, so i never understood why he did it. But like the movie, he really "gave a choice" to esmeralda, and she answered something like "the hang gives me less fear than you" and he got mad. Ps: sorry, i am brazilian and i thought that only a brazilian would use "barbaro" as a nickname
@barbaro267 Frollo's brother (Jehan) joined the gypsies and they attacked the cathedral to save Esmeralda. They climbed up with ladders and Jehan was the first one to climb up and hid behind a statue. Then Quasimodo came along and because he was deaf he didn't know the gypsies actually wanted to help Esmeralda so threw the ladder away from the wall so no one could come up. Then Jehan from behind the statue attacked him. Then Quasimodo broke his weapon, grabbed Jehan and stripped him from his armor. Jehan then started laughing into Quasimodo's face and singing some song to mock him, then Quasimodo grabbed him by the legs and bashed his body against the wall. Jehan's brain could be seen, his spine and hip were broken. Quasimodozhen dropped his body off but it got caught in the wall. So it was just hanging there. That's the state Frollo saw his brother in.
Maybe I’m just biased because I’ve seen the Papermill Playhouse’s production, but I wish they had used the blackouts more sparingly. But other than that this is Great!
Beautiful! I watched a production of this in a small town in England a few days ago. Weird hearing things said in an American accent. Obviously everyone knows these characters in France had English accents 😂😂😂
I think that's a bit darker than they would do. Certainly there's no reason they couldn't do it other than I think philosophically they would rather not.
@@mely1022 it's like this : In the original book, Frollo was 20 years older than his brother Jehan, and he had been the one raising him, and a few years after having taken in Jehan, he had found Quasimodo (who i think was deposed at the Church) and raised him as his own son, this Frollo loved Quasimodo like his own son. The Disney Frollo was a judge who was blackmailed in taking in Quasimodo, but he had made sure to manipulate him, and he never cared. This Frollo seem to care about Quasimodo as much as the first one, but was far less selfless, he had adopted him because he was the son of his dear brother, while the first one had done it because in his opinion, it would had been cruel not to do so.
@@fandemusique4693 I wouldn't say that Disney Frollo was blackmailed. He murdered Quasimodo's mother in cold blood on the steps of the church which was a huge no no and was about to put an innocent child's blood on his hands. Being charged with raising Quasi was a chance to redeem himself. The Archdeacon just made sure to put the fear of God in him.
I'm german, so I had subtitles on ... At 7:16: - "its notes where Tom once more will be", 7:20 "she thinks you will be Michael", then, at 9:47 "see this Thompson creature" - so, Quasimodo's real name's supposed to be Tom Michael Thompson? Well, that's a weird telling name, measured by his father's name is Jehan ... 😂 Guess the subtitles tried to write their own fanfiction! #subtitlefails
I will forever miss the Archdeacon's parts but I understand why that was impossible for this version and the opening and ending are still preserved which I considered the strongest parts of the song outside that so it's a pretty impressive rewrite all things considered
The worst part about Frollo is how realistic he is. There have been so many people like him throughout history, it's sad. He even says that we're all born into sin, but he's still so racist and doesn't realize how hypocritical that is. If we're all born into sin, then we're all equally in need of God's grace and shouldn't look down on others who haven't accepted that grace. We should care for them and show them love even if we don't accept what they do; love the sinner, hate the sin as they say. People like Frollo undoubtedly preach love and forgiveness, but don't act it out. "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us," is one of the most powerful verses I know. He didn't wait for us to give up sin or do penance or be baptized, Christ died for us while we were at our worst and accepts us at our worst. Then He teaches us to live godly lives. It's about what God has done, not what we do. Sorry if I got a little preachy, but there are so many people who don't practice what they preach or completely misinterpret the Bible and it's frustrating.
Pretty sure it's all in latin, so you wouldn't understand it, even if someone provided you with the lyrics. They sing in latin for Frollo's song Hellfire as well.
Morning in Paris the city awakes To the Bells of Notre Dame The fisherman fishes, the baker man bakes To the Bells of Notre Dame To the big bells as loud as the thunder To the little bells soft as a Psalm And some say the soul of the city's the toll Of the bells, the Bells of Notre Dame Long years ago did this story begin In this place called Notre Dame Two orphan brothers were both taken in By the grace of Notre Dame Claude the older who cared for his brother Young Jehan full of beauty and charm And they lived and they grew And awoke to the music of bells The Bells of Notre Dame FROLLO: Oh dear brother ‘neath these arches And this sacred dome We are blessed to find our sanctuary And our home CONGREGATION: Righteous Claude Frollo was ever more drawn Like a son to Notre Dame Not like his profligate brother Jehan Who'd have none of Notre Dame Though as brothers they loved one another Frollo watched in despair and alarm As Jehan grew more wild and defied and defiled All the laws, the laws of Notre Dame FATHER DUPIN: You must leave, Jehan this holy refuge where you've dwelled. Sorry Claude,but I've no choice your brother is expelled CLAUDE: And Frollo didn't hear from his brother for several years. CONGREGATION: Meanwhile, Frollo ascended uncommonly fast through the Ranks of Notre Dame Till he was named the Archdeacon at last And gave thanks to Notre Dame And then one doleful day brought a message And the name that it bore was “Jehan” And concealing his face Frollo stole to a place Far away...away from Notre Dame FROLLO: Brother dearest, come with me Where we will find a remedy And Notre Dame once more will be your sanctuary Healing you will be my goal Not just your body, but your soul we'll be together in our holy sanctuary JEHAN: (Spoken) Enough, Claude! It’s too late for me anyway. But if you've truly discovered charity at this late date, there's someone you can help. FROLLO: (Spoken) A baby? Yours? Oh…a monster! It’s God’s judgement on you! The wicked shall not go unpunished! JEHAN: I should have known! I was a fool to think that you would look after him! FROLLO: Look after him? Me? JEHAN: He has nobody else! Take him…if you can find it in your heart. FROLLO: Jehan? Jehan?! CHORUS: DIES IRAE (X2) DIES ILLA (X2) SOLVET SAECLUM IN FAVILLA KYRIE ELEISON CONGREGATION: And the saints regarded Frollo from their stone facade CHORUS: KYRIE ELEISON CONGREGATION: And he felt their gaze as if it were the eyes of God FROLLO: (Spoken) Oh Lord, you’ve sent me a test. This child is my cross to bare. I may not have saved my brother, but I will save this…thing. (Sung) See this lonesome creature from whom lesser men would flee I will keep and care for him and teach him at my knee to think like me CONGREGATION:(Spoken) And Frollo gave the child a name. A cruel name that means half-formed FROLLO: Quasimodo! CONGREGATION: Now here is a riddle to guess if you can Sing the Bells of Notre Dame What makes a monster and what makes a man? Sing the Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells Bells of Notre Dame
jehan yelling "who do you think these people are??!!" always sends me bc maybe he should have asked HIMSELF that before he disrespected and defiled all their rules and laws but go off king purr
Nobody:
The King's Academy: "Here's a young, hot Frollo!"
I totally ship this backstory ... 👍 (if one can really "ship" a backstory ... 🤔 xDD)
I can watch him over and over again hehehe
God you guys are easily pleased 🤣 He's like, the most normal looking guy ever.
lol right?! dayum
Apparently, this version of Frollo is based on the original, who didn't look like an old man and somehow had redeeming qualities.
I love the choice of having Quasimodo sing the last line of the song without us knowing who the character is yet, and then his mother coming and putting the deformity on him. I can't quite articulate the effect it has, but it was powerful and whoever came up with the idea is brilliant.
ive seen versions before where they add on his deformities on stage and ive always loved it
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@@annaadams9706 yeah that's the original staging of the English version. It's effective
The Paper Mill or La Jolla Playhouse version does it way better, they put on the hump and vest as well.
Yes and I thought the choice to use female singers at the part where the mother has died and frollo walks to the front of the stage with the baby in his arms was also a really fantastic change. Very powerful as it evoked the feminine power/mothers love.
I love The Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney movie. It doesn't get the praise it deserves.
Really? I thought people LOVED the movie especially for the risks it took and how dark it was.
@@ZainR I am one of those people! Hunchback of Notre Dame touch many taboos subjects, which are different than what Disney normally does.
It's probably the best Disney film, but I never realized it until I re-watched it as an adult, even though I loved it a lot as a child
It was considered a flop.
The movie tried to hard to be adult but was also scared to be adult. They knew their fan base was children. So they made a sexualized Romani after having just gotten ally of backlash on pocohontas design. Then they couldn’t commit to where they wanted to land on the spectrum. Causing confusing happy moments in the middle of very depressing ones. It give the feeling of emotional whiplash
One second there is a siege being waged in the church and then goofy scream.
The creators hated the fat gargoyle but had to put him in as comedic relief for the kids. Overall it was considered a flop. But that being said I still loved it and to this day love the dark story of hunchback. I prefer the play over the Disney version now.
ZainR
Not really. From what I saw, and being a Disney movie, it was considered very dark and different by many Disney fans. And Disney was never really known to be this dark or serious at least with their 2D film stuff (even darker and more serious than 'The Black Cauldron'). But instead, much more fun, happy and fairy tale-ish, particularly back in those older decades.
Jehan: "Take my son, there is no one else to care for him"
Frollo: "What about you?"
Jehan: "Sorry! Can't hear you! I'm slowly walking away perfectly fine because the director decided I wasn't dying in this version! Byeee~!"
Me: "That was a choice..."
I also remembered a Jehan character in Les Mis, so i imagine it more like, "Sorry, bro. I have to join this Enjolras dude in the revolution," or "Sorry, bro, but i have to be in a different Victor Hugo musical now. Byeeee."
ok-ao.
He did say he's been hounded from place to place. I'm guessing he figured "Hey, my brother's established and respected and can take care of the kid better than I can on the run."
Made no sense to me either. Also the Jehan actor has so little charisma compared to the La Jolla Playhouse version.
@@ezelfrancisco1349 lol
That soprano is SLAYING THE HOUSE DOWN BOOTS
“What makes a monster and what makes a maaaaannnn?” CHILLS
I love how when the deformity is put on his face the young man immediately gets into character.
It reminds me of what Bradley Cooper did when he performed "The Elephant Man" on stage.
Rather than applying prosthetics, he bends and twists parts of his body to illustrate the deformities.
The violinists kills it in this entire play.
Y’all gotta chill talkin about Frollo he’s probably like 17
Don't-Ok.
Well I'm ok with that I'm a teen😂😂😍
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@Lauren Victoria oof
ok but that set is fire
me-Okay.
Just finished doing this production with a local company. I was Frollo and my best friend was Quasi. We’re both professional opera singers with vocal performance degrees. This music should (low key) be done by an opera company. Such fantastic music to perform!
Are you saying that High School shouldn't do this musical, or that this group is a (low key) opera company? I'm confused.
GreatNorthernDad I think the music is too vocally mature for high school to tell the story convincingly. The movie and show have entirely different tones. I think a college could do this well. Is this a high school performing here?
I am performing in an adult amateur version of this show in December, only heard everyone together at the audition so far but I hope it's going to be a really outstanding production, vocally at least!!
Well you did a fine good performance I applaud you good sir.
Forgive my ignorance but which version of the story did this production follow? Bravo performance, all around! (forgive me, my English is not so good)
When Quasimodo rang the bells at the end it gave me chills
The lady singing at the end gave me goosebumps with that high note. Absolutely beautiful singing.
One of the most sublime songs and soundtracks of the Disney renaissance roster. Gives me chills everytime, from childhood to adulthood.
Same. I think it's some of Menken's best work
Damn, that is one expensive set!
Kai C. I’m so glad I’m not the only one that thought this. The biggest piece I acted on was dubbed “the beast” and was a set of stairs and balcony covered in vines and painted for our version of Romeo and Juliet 😂
The irony is that if Claude had agreed to go with his brother into the city for some leisure, he could have helped keep an eye in his brother and prevent him from getting into trouble
That high note at the end AAAAAAAAAA loved it
No one is going to mention the clever part where Quasimodo’s mother “marked” him when his actor came out of the stage? Okay...
I’ll mention that it was a cool and also inspirational
It was amazing
Bro, the production, the stage, the performances… incredible. Bravo everyone!!! 👏
Bro whoever is singing that high note on the end by themselves props to you!
10:33 to the end actually brought me to tears
This was well done. I like how this version reflects the La Jolia musical and the German one, where as last time you produced this musical it reflected more of the Disney movie. Both are good. I do like Frollo more in this one though.
Last time they did this, they staged it before the La Jolla production aired. How they got permission I dunno, but they were technically the first group to stage it in English
@@MadameChristie Simple, actually. They are a top 5 rated musical theater program in the nation, and Disney INVITED them to do this as a pre-Broadway test run back then, presumably to see how it would look and feel on stage, and how audiences would respond. Following that it was heavily edited to be more like the book instead of the cartoon, and that version is the one most people not familiar with this school have seen.
These kids did such an awesome job, All of them need to be on Broadway because they are that good and have amazing singing voices
I love how in this version it kind of makes you think who’s fault it is for the tragedy to have unfolded the way it did. Is it the church who took these poor boys in and tried to brainwash them and would throw them out into the cold world if they disobeyed the Holy laws. Was Jehan’s fault for being ungrateful to the Church who offered them a home and love and yet disrespected their love and their faith by being a no good sinner who abused his brother’s status to get what he wanted. Was it Claude’s fault for taking the faith so seriously that he saw everything outside the church as sinful and tried to force his brother to be a prisoner of Notre Dame like he would later do to Quasi, judged Jehan’s girlfriend just because she was a gypsy, and then called him a sinner to the church leaders and caused Jehan to be thrown out. Or was it a combination of the sins of the Church, Claude, and Jehan that brought about this tragedy
This is well done...I have to say, I kinda miss having the ‘story’ told by Clopin or one or two congregants at any given time. It kinda takes some of the power out of the music. But an interesting and good take!
Having Clopin as the narrator was very well done in the animated film, which is funny because he was not at all a good guy in the book, or so my memory tells me. It's been years since I read the book.
I miss Clopin as well. But what we are seeing here, in this version makes the reasons for Follo's actions make more sense, after all Clopin as the teller of the tale was something that only entered the public consciousness with the release of the animated version. The one place where I disagree with you is if anything, in my opinion, it ADDS to the power of the tale, not takes away from it.
Micheal Feeney it’s not a character thing I’m concerned about. I’m talking in terms of tempo and power of musical sound. This production in particular took the tempo of the whole show incredibly slowly and it leaves the audience sitting in the music going “Ok, this is going to speed up a bit right? No? Same pace the whole time? Ok...” Also, it does take away the power from the music because with the combination of the slow tempo and the lack of distinction in the lines sung by an ensemble, over an individual or duo who can make character decisions with the line rather than sing a general sound that just blends with a group. Part of the power of this opening prologue is is saves the entire congregation and choir singing big and together for specific sections of the song. Giving the solos to everybody just muddies that intention and brings down those otherwise powerful moments.
@@DorkSausage I concede your claim even as I stand by my own.
.... as Clopin I agree😂
I have been waiting for this....you have no idea.
I’m watching these the moment they are posted
This is the second time King's Academy has done The Hunchback of Notre Dame musical. They have a playlist for the version they did in 2013.
Me too.
Wow the set!! Another great production, TKA!
16:35?
GREAT performances! The Hunchback of Notre Dame was one of my favorite movies growing up. I was still young to where I didn't understand the material, but thought the name Quasimodo was unique and funny.
After rediscovering it many years later as an adult, it hits differently. The question of man vs. monster, but also how appearances can be deceiving.
Also between this performance and a recent rewatch, I never stopped to notice how the words "Kyrie Eleison" are repeated throughout.
Finally!! I'm so excited to finally be watching this.
Goosebumps from head to toe! ❤
THIS sounds like a opera !!!! It,s beautiful!!!!!
This-okay.
Who played Frollo ? He Is really good !!!
I’m Glad I’m jot the only one low key thinking Frollo is hot 😂
JustAnotherUser a reverse hellfire then lol jk
I think it was Patrick Page. He’s also Hades in Hadestown.
Michael O'Neill They mean in this version.
Noor Azraq gotcha.
Whoever that guy is that plays Frolo is absolutely gorgeous oh my Lord❤😂❤😂
I open the live actions opens up the story in this way. This was perfect.
Thank you all so much for putting together such an outstanding rendition of this amazing musical. Kudos to all.
Bells of Notre Dame 0:00 0:46 0:47 1:46 4:54 8:19 8:52 10:14
I would kill to see a real staging of this musical! Still have my copy of the original cast recording!
This isnt real? I bet its pretty real to these kids.
@@brucecoleman5379 On top of that it's far better performed and produced than 98% of the live shows done in the world. What kind of a snob doesn't think this is real? Of course, we may both be misunderstanding and Alicia is simply saying that she would kill to see it in person, as opposed to a recording.
Aaaah I'm so happy to see you doing this again! The singing is stunning, and Frollo is just fantastic! Great job :D
Are you kidding me? This is fantastic!!!
Got the classic 1996 Disney animation on DVD, awesome, and one of Disney's dark animated retellings. Esmerelda nearly got burnt at the stake
Better than the book, in which she was hanged by the neck until she died. All because her goat could spell words with little letter blocks. Apparently teaching your animals tricks successfully with classical conditioning to reward them for memorizing patterns and such is WITCHCRAFT.
In the La Jolla version version she died from smoke inhalation
This Is Story Of Spirit
This is beautiful.
皆さん若いのに上手い！😮
個人的にフロローがめちゃめちゃ好き😌✨
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Many productions I have seen (mostly slime tutorials or occasional legitimate uploads such as this) suffer severely and lack true scale, all because their instrumentation was weak, and more importantly, their chorus was even weaker. Because there really is no singular narrator. It is a true Greek Chorus that guides us. And when you've a tale of epic proportions such as this, with the very primary setting being the grand cathedral of Notre Dame itself, your Greek Chorus must be as epic.
And here, the instrumentation, the chorus, the balance, your troupe has found that perfect balance and scale. The main cast is excellent and each actor holds their own quite well, but the chorus and orchestra are working the hardest, and they really make this production possibly *the best* production of Hunchback that I have seen to date. Though, it's no surprise, as my two favourite productions of Jekyll & Hyde were both done by your troupe.
How I long for the day I can finally witness your grande theatre experiences in person. Thank you! :)
i think this version of the hunchback of notre dame is more similar to the book than to the disney version
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I think they based this off the Disney stage musical. Not the Disney movie.
@@animelover6195 This essentially is the Disney stage musical. It was edited after they performed a pre-release version 8ish years ago to be much more like the book than the cartoon.
Came here after my local high school did a play about this book, I think these 2 have the same lyrics to songs, also I love the set, it actually has well, the bells of Notre Dame
i love how this version follows the book
Wait. So this version took the story from the book and songs from the film? :0
the musical edited the story very slightly to include Frollos brother as quasi's father and to make frollo be an arch deacon again (disney probably made him a judge to avoid getting into beef with the church lol), and like in the book, esmeralda dies at the end. other than that theres no big differences from the disney movie.
@Shire LoveYaFriends nah. It wasn't until film came around that Frollo was retconned into a secular official, or in some cases replaced as the main antagonist by Jehan. The film industry was antsy about depicted religious figures as bad in any way (I think it was made a rule in the Hayes Code actually).
@@MadameChristie Yeah but I think they were referring to the Hunchback opera that Hugo wrote where he wrote Frollo as a judge. The Disney version pulls from that
@@walterwhite4862 Victor Hugo wrote Frollo as an archdeacon not as a judge. Disney changed it in their movie.
@@Dntmindmeimjustbored I'm aware, but Hugo himself also wrote an opera adaptation called La Esmeralda, and I remember learning that Frollo was the judge rather than archdeacon in that version. I could be wrong, though.
Wow, the set is amazing
Frollo’s really amazing!!!!
And one of the best Disney villains
I can't believe it!
I've been wanted to see this in years!
I totally forgot about Frollo's brother in the book! Didn't he die in the siege of Notre Dame, and Frollo blamed Quasimodo for his death or something? Man, it's been forever since I've read that book.
barbaro267 as far as i remember (it's also been forever since i've read the book, but it was a really short edition) frollo didn't had time to blame anybody, because soon after he killed esmeralda, quasimodo got angry and killed frollo
Ps: are you brazilian?
@@thaissacysne6509 Man, I can't remember that at all, but it would make sense that Frollo would act impulsively out of vengeance and have Esmeralda killed soon after. Quasimodo was totally obsessed with her, and that was a quick way to hurt Quasimodo for killing Jehan.
And no, I am not Brazilian :)
barbaro267 well, thinking about it, frollo was really obsessed with esmerald, more for lust than for love actually, so i never understood why he did it. But like the movie, he really "gave a choice" to esmeralda, and she answered something like "the hang gives me less fear than you" and he got mad.
Ps: sorry, i am brazilian and i thought that only a brazilian would use "barbaro" as a nickname
@barbaro267 Frollo's brother (Jehan) joined the gypsies and they attacked the cathedral to save Esmeralda. They climbed up with ladders and Jehan was the first one to climb up and hid behind a statue. Then Quasimodo came along and because he was deaf he didn't know the gypsies actually wanted to help Esmeralda so threw the ladder away from the wall so no one could come up. Then Jehan from behind the statue attacked him. Then Quasimodo broke his weapon, grabbed Jehan and stripped him from his armor. Jehan then started laughing into Quasimodo's face and singing some song to mock him, then Quasimodo grabbed him by the legs and bashed his body against the wall. Jehan's brain could be seen, his spine and hip were broken. Quasimodozhen dropped his body off but it got caught in the wall. So it was just hanging there. That's the state Frollo saw his brother in.
I’m glad that I’m not the only one who loves Merlin
The 2016 performance and this one are amazing!
I loved watching this it's amazing
My sister did this show today it was so amazing
well that is one attractive hunch back
Maybe I’m just biased because I’ve seen the Papermill Playhouse’s production, but I wish they had used the blackouts more sparingly. But other than that this is Great!
What is wrong with backgrounds?
Beautiful! I watched a production of this in a small town in England a few days ago. Weird hearing things said in an American accent. Obviously everyone knows these characters in France had English accents 😂😂😂
I want to see the full musical 🙂↕️👀👀
Beautiful work!
So powerful
Okay but the fact that it says Κυριε Ελεησον which is Greek and means Lord Have Mercy... I'm Greek and got full body CHILLS
Hopefully The Hunchback of the Notre Dame is going to be on Movie!!!!
16:40.
you guys should do sweeney todd!! That would be soooo good
Kendall Montgomery 🤧 ohhhh I wish, I wish
The Frollo dude should play either Sweeney or Turpin
I think that's a bit darker than they would do. Certainly there's no reason they couldn't do it other than I think philosophically they would rather not.
0:51 is that the girl who played Katherine in Newsies?
I thought she looked familiar too.
Not the version that was on Netflix, but she could be a different actress playing the same role.
@@barbaro267 oh yeah, not the one on Netflix, I think she played Katherine in TKA's production
This is phenomenal! Huge well done to all involved! I’d love to do this show!
Very good is amazing yhis Cast and school México is present
Im crying 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️
The narrator lady: Frollo stalked
Frollo: BANG BANG IM RUMPLESTILTSKIN
This is amazing!
This is amazing wow, I wish I went to this school :( great job to all the actors!
So, Quasimodo is Frollo's nephew?
In this version, he is...
i think this was the original plot from the book, but im not sure
@@mely1022 it's like this :
In the original book, Frollo was 20 years older than his brother Jehan, and he had been the one raising him, and a few years after having taken in Jehan, he had found Quasimodo (who i think was deposed at the Church) and raised him as his own son, this Frollo loved Quasimodo like his own son.
The Disney Frollo was a judge who was blackmailed in taking in Quasimodo, but he had made sure to manipulate him, and he never cared.
This Frollo seem to care about Quasimodo as much as the first one, but was far less selfless, he had adopted him because he was the son of his dear brother, while the first one had done it because in his opinion, it would had been cruel not to do so.
@@mely1022 you get it ?
@@fandemusique4693 I wouldn't say that Disney Frollo was blackmailed. He murdered Quasimodo's mother in cold blood on the steps of the church which was a huge no no and was about to put an innocent child's blood on his hands. Being charged with raising Quasi was a chance to redeem himself. The Archdeacon just made sure to put the fear of God in him.
Love this👍😊👏
You guys are amazing! 😃
I'm german, so I had subtitles on ... At 7:16: - "its notes where Tom once more will be", 7:20 "she thinks you will be Michael", then, at 9:47 "see this Thompson creature" - so, Quasimodo's real name's supposed to be Tom Michael Thompson? Well, that's a weird telling name, measured by his father's name is Jehan ... 😂 Guess the subtitles tried to write their own fanfiction! #subtitlefails
Wow ❤
This is really impressive!
This is a very different story from what I remembered
Fantástico
Me: staring at Frollo
Forgive me Father for I have sinned.
bravissimi!!!
Frollo got it goin' on.
フロローのイギリス英語のアクセントがかっこよすぎる
5:05 is he the guy who played Maurice in beauty and the beast
I don't know if it's just me but does this Frollo guy kinda looks like Christian Borle?
Frollo wasn't the Archdeacon of Notre Dame, he was a judge.
Andr3a in the Disney version....
In the book and the stage musical released by Disney at La Jolla and Papermill, Frollo was the Archdeacon
I have only heard the Disney version of this song and I can see why they changed it cause, at least for their purpose, it made Frolo too "nice"
The Disney version came first
I will forever miss the Archdeacon's parts but I understand why that was impossible for this version and the opening and ending are still preserved which I considered the strongest parts of the song outside that so it's a pretty impressive rewrite all things considered
Who’s been watching during the pandemic?
Maria callas singing 😂❤
The worst part about Frollo is how realistic he is. There have been so many people like him throughout history, it's sad. He even says that we're all born into sin, but he's still so racist and doesn't realize how hypocritical that is. If we're all born into sin, then we're all equally in need of God's grace and shouldn't look down on others who haven't accepted that grace. We should care for them and show them love even if we don't accept what they do; love the sinner, hate the sin as they say. People like Frollo undoubtedly preach love and forgiveness, but don't act it out. "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us," is one of the most powerful verses I know. He didn't wait for us to give up sin or do penance or be baptized, Christ died for us while we were at our worst and accepts us at our worst. Then He teaches us to live godly lives. It's about what God has done, not what we do. Sorry if I got a little preachy, but there are so many people who don't practice what they preach or completely misinterpret the Bible and it's frustrating.
Deberian de traer esta obra a Mexico
Me, who has only seen the Disney movie: ⁉️⁉️
Yeah...word of warning. This musical is great but it hues much closer to the book than the movie. I mean that in the "everyone dies" sense
Is there any DVD of the Musical the Bells of Notre Dame to buy?.
How is Jehan trying to make Frollo the bad guy, when he was the one who pretty much messed up his own life?
Frollo too handsome
4:29 PUT SOME MORE
They could make a live action remake of it.
What are the lyrics to this version? I can't understand the choir
Pretty sure it's all in latin, so you wouldn't understand it, even if someone provided you with the lyrics. They sing in latin for Frollo's song Hellfire as well.
@@barbaro267 It's not latin. I mean the part that was originally Clopin's. I can understand bits and pieces but not the whole thing
@@RavenSutcliffe Whoops, sorry! I misunderstood.
Morning in Paris the city awakes
To the Bells of Notre Dame
The fisherman fishes, the baker man bakes
To the Bells of Notre Dame
To the big bells as loud as the thunder
To the little bells soft as a Psalm
And some say the soul of the city's the toll
Of the bells, the Bells of Notre Dame
Long years ago did this story begin
In this place called Notre Dame
Two orphan brothers were both taken in
By the grace of Notre Dame
Claude the older who cared for his brother
Young Jehan full of beauty and charm
And they lived and they grew
And awoke to the music of bells
The Bells of Notre Dame
FROLLO:
Oh dear brother ‘neath these arches
And this sacred dome
We are blessed to find our sanctuary
And our home
CONGREGATION:
Righteous Claude Frollo was ever more drawn
Like a son to Notre Dame
Not like his profligate brother Jehan
Who'd have none of Notre Dame
Though as brothers they loved one another
Frollo watched in despair and alarm
As Jehan grew more wild and defied and defiled
All the laws, the laws of Notre Dame
FATHER DUPIN:
You must leave, Jehan this holy refuge where you've dwelled.
Sorry Claude,but I've no choice your brother is expelled
CLAUDE:
And Frollo didn't hear from his brother for several years.
CONGREGATION:
Meanwhile,
Frollo ascended uncommonly fast through the
Ranks of Notre Dame
Till he was named the Archdeacon at last
And gave thanks to Notre Dame
And then one doleful day brought a message
And the name that it bore was “Jehan”
And concealing his face Frollo stole to a place
Far away...away from Notre Dame
FROLLO:
Brother dearest, come with me
Where we will find a remedy
And Notre Dame once more will be your sanctuary
Healing you will be my goal
Not just your body, but your soul
we'll be together in our holy sanctuary
JEHAN: (Spoken)
Enough, Claude! It’s too late for me anyway.
But if you've truly discovered charity at this late date, there's someone you can help.
FROLLO: (Spoken)
A baby? Yours? Oh…a monster! It’s God’s judgement on you!
The wicked shall not go unpunished!
JEHAN:
I should have known! I was a fool to think that you would look after him!
FROLLO:
Look after him? Me?
JEHAN:
He has nobody else!
Take him…if you can find it in your heart.
FROLLO:
Jehan? Jehan?!
CHORUS:
DIES IRAE (X2)
DIES ILLA (X2)
SOLVET SAECLUM
IN FAVILLA
KYRIE ELEISON
CONGREGATION:
And the saints regarded Frollo from their stone facade
CHORUS:
KYRIE ELEISON
CONGREGATION:
And he felt their gaze as if it were the eyes of God
FROLLO: (Spoken)
Oh Lord, you’ve sent me a test. This child is my cross to bare.
I may not have saved my brother, but I will save this…thing.
(Sung)
See this lonesome creature from whom lesser men would flee
I will keep and care for him and teach him at my knee to think like me
CONGREGATION:(Spoken)
And Frollo gave the child a name. A cruel name that means half-formed
FROLLO:
Quasimodo!
CONGREGATION:
Now here is a riddle to guess if you can
Sing the Bells of Notre Dame
What makes a monster and what makes a man?
Sing the Bells, Bells, Bells,
Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells
Bells of Notre Dame
Although I think this Frollo says “see this lonesome creature”
jehan yelling "who do you think these people are??!!" always sends me bc maybe he should have asked HIMSELF that before he disrespected and defiled all their rules and laws but go off king purr