The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Musical review
The Hunchback of Notre Dame review
Critical Reception.
What Critics Say.
“Studio Cast Recording … is quite a knockout.” Tony Frankel.
“I highly recommend the sumptuously produced CD.” Tony Frankel.
“Wonderful representation of some of the finest work by Menken and Schwartz.” Alex Reif.
“If you’re a fan … I highly recommend this release.” Alex Reif.
“A must for Alan Menken’s fans, beautifully sung by a strong cast.” Jorge Tomé Santos.
“One of his most accomplished works.” Jorge Tomé Santos.
Common Review.
This album rings like cathedral bells.
Strings shimmer, brass blazes, choir surges.
Every track feels cinematic yet immediate.
Arden’s “Out There” burns with yearning.
Page’s “Hellfire” drips molten menace.
Renée soars in “God Help the Outcasts.”
New songs fold seamlessly beside classics.
Production glows with forty-plus voices and lush orchestration.
A darker tone honors Hugo’s spirit while embracing Disney melody.
Minor quibbles—occasional narrative chatter, one frenetic tavern jig—never dull the impact.
Overall, this recording stands among modern cast-album greats.
Essential listening for musical-theatre devotees and symphonic-score lovers alike.
Last Update:July, 07th 2025
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Lyrics: Song List
- Olim
- The Bells of Notre Dame
- Out There
- Topsy Turvy, Pt. 1
- Rest and Recreation
- Rhythm of the Tambourine
- Topsy Turvy, Pt. 2
- Into Notre Dame
- God Help the Outcasts
- Top of the World
- Tavern Song
- Heaven's Light
- Hellfire
- Esmeralda
- Entr'acte
- Flight into Egypt
- The Court of Miracles
- In a Place of Miracles
- Justice in Paris
- Someday
- While the City Slumbered
- Made of Stone
- Finale/Finale Ultimo