A new and spectacular re-imagination of Victor Hugo’s classic hunchback story, Broadwest Productions in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents the world premiere of Quasimodo – The Musical in Concert at the Capitol Theatre Melbourne from 20 – 22 September 2024.
Set in Paris 1482 in the Gothic marvel of Notre Dame Cathedral, Quasimodo -The Musical catapults us into a thrilling tale of unrequited love and a tangled web of mystery, adventure, and intrigue which envelopes the characters – the hunchbacked bellringer Quasimodo, the Gypsy girl Esmeralda, Captain Phoebus and the Evil Archdeacon Frollo.
Featuring lush orchestrations by Hamish Ander and under the Artistic and Musical Direction of Andrew Wailes, this show features memorable characters, and a series of sweeping and powerful musical performances telling the universal human issues of Love, Lust, Betrayal and Murder. . . with a twist of Broadway. Original music and lyrics have been created by Melbourne-based producer Samuel Kristy.
A stellar cast of some of Australia’s best musical theatre soloists has been assembled to bring this wonderful new score to life including Joshua Robson (The Phantom of the Opera), Des Flanagan (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Michael Lampard and Ben Clark (Opera Australia), Enya Angel, Fem Belling, Paul Hogan, Julee Johnson and Sean Hutton.
They will be joined by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra against a backdrop of audio-visual splendour. This will be the world premiere of this powerful and captivating concert version of the (largely untold) story of Victor Hugo’s classic romantic thriller – an uplifting story of love, passion, hope and resilience.
Using the unique setting of Melbourne historic Capitol Theatre, with its breath-taking multi-coloured ceiling, this sumptuous concert version will feature costumed soloists, lighting effects, screen projections, as well as the power of a live orchestra and large chorus performing a musical feast which blends the best elements of sumptuous symphonic writing with classic Broadway music and elements of rock, pop, swing, and jazz.
Quasimodo – The Musical in Concert
RMIT Capitol Theatre, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Performances: 20 – 22 September 2024
Bookings: www.trybooking.com
For more information, visit: www.rmp.org.au for details.
Image: Broadwest Productions in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents Quasimodo – The Musical in Concert (supplied)