The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Performances: May 27 – 29 at 7 pm, May 30 at 2 pm & 7 pm
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney film by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a powerful musical set in the shadow of the great cathedral. Through soaring choral music and deeply human storytelling, the show explores themes of justice, compassion, obsession, and belonging. As faith, fear, and love collide, individuals must confront the reflections of their own hearts, and discover how courage, empathy, and conviction can ignite change within themselves and the world around them.
Performance Information
Location
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
18700 N Porter Rd, Maricopa AZ, 85138
Performance Dates
May 27 – 31, 2026
Showtimes
Wednesday – Friday 7 pm
Saturday 2 pm & 7 pm
About the Show
Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Paris, The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows Quasimodo, the gentle bell-ringer of Notre Dame, as he navigates a world that fears him. When he meets the kind and free-spirited Esmeralda, he discovers courage, friendship, and the strength to step beyond the walls that have defined his life.
With a sweeping score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, this musical blends beauty and darkness in a story that remains as relevant today as ever.
Content & Production Note
The Hunchback of Notre Dame explores themes of prejudice, power, social injustice, and the treatment of those who are often pushed to the margins. While the story contains emotionally intense moments, it is ultimately grounded in compassion, humanity, and the courage to create change.
In bringing this production to life, our goal is to honor both the heart of the story and the people it represents. The characters connected to the Romani (Roma) community reflect a diverse, transnational culture with no single defining identity. We have approached this work with care, focusing on storytelling, authenticity, and respect.
Language and perspectives within the piece reflect the historical setting of the story and will be handled thoughtfully within our production.
Cast
Quasimodo
Esmeralda
Dom Claude Frollo
Phoebus de Martin
Clopin Trouillefou
Florika
Jehan
Father Dupin
Saint Aphrodisius
Matthew Sutton
Christa Diaz
Cayden Atkinson
Dexter Tuten
Jasper Hurley
Liv Steen
Ethan Cahall
Tony Uzzle
Jullian Deegan
Ensemble
Abby Trimmer
Chayton St. Clair
Chrissy Trimmer
Danielle Heinrich
Gianna Casas
Jihya Givens
Keira Burch
Liz Howe
Nathan Brown
Sami Oram
Shayla Wallace
Steven Madsen
Terese Sanchez-Madsen
Troy Taylor
