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Notre Dame De Paris Musical

What is notre dame de paris musical?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Premiere date 16 September 1998[1]
Premiere place Paris[1]
Music Riccardo Cocciante[1]
Lyrics Luc Plamondon[1]
Based on Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo[1]

Notre-Dame de Paris is a French pop-rock musical based on Victor Hugo's novel, premiering in Paris on 16 September 1998 with music by Riccardo Cocciante and lyrics by Luc Plamondon.

Context

Notre-Dame de Paris is a French musical that tells the story of Quasimodo and Esmeralda, based on Victor Hugo's novel. It debuted on 16 September 1998 in Paris [1]. The music is by Riccardo Cocciante and the lyrics by Luc Plamondon [1]. The show is sung-through and uses a pop-rock style [1]. It has achieved worldwide success and reached New York years after its premiere [1]. It is often confused with the novel Hunchback of Notre Dame [1].

Documented claims

  • The musical is sung-through. [1]
  • It is a pop-rock adaptation. [1]
  • It has been performed in many countries and translated into various languages. [1]

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Questions and answers

Who are the singers in Notre-Dame de Paris?

The original cast included singers such as Garou, Hélène Ségara, and Daniel Lavoie, though the specific lineup varies by production [1].

Where can I see the Notre-Dame de Paris musical?

The musical has toured internationally; check local theatre listings for current performances [1].

Is Notre-Dame de Paris based on a book?

Yes, it is based on Victor Hugo's novel Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame [1].

Sources

  1. Notre-Dame de Paris - Baguette on Broadway — baguetteonbroadway.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment