'Notre Dame de Paris' Marks 20th Anniversary in Korea; Final Chance to See Daniel Lavoie as Frollo

September 15, 2025
'Notre Dame de Paris' Marks 20th Anniversary in Korea; Final Chance to See Daniel Lavoie as Frollo
  • Renowned for its artistic staging, the musical features dancers hanging on cathedral walls, elaborate choreography, and high-level group dances that blend ballet, modern dance, acrobatics, and circus arts, creating a visually spectacular experience.

  • The French musical 'Notre Dame de Paris' is celebrating its 20th anniversary of the Korean tour, with performances at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts running until September 27, 2025, offering a final opportunity to see actor Daniel Lavoie as Frollo, a role he has portrayed for over 27 years since 1998.

  • Based on Victor Hugo's novel, the musical explores tragic love and social issues in 15th-century Paris through characters like Quasimodo, Frollo, Phebus, and Esmeralda, highlighting themes of human desire, prejudice, and social absurdities.

  • Audience members are advised to prepare pronunciation symbols in advance for sing-along parts during curtain calls, especially for the song 'Le Temps des Cathédrales in the Age of Cathedral.'

  • The production features notable performances by Angelo Del Vecchio and José Dufour as Quasimodo, with Elhaida Dani and Romina Palmeri as Esmeralda, and John Eyzen as Phebus, each bringing emotional depth and technical skill to their roles.

  • Since debuting in France in 1998, 'Notre Dame de Paris' has been translated into nine languages, performed in over 30 countries, and attracted more than 15 million viewers worldwide, with its soundtrack selling over 11 million copies globally.

  • In Korea, the musical has been highly successful, with over 1.1 million cumulative audiences over 20 years, breaking attendance records at the Sejong Center, and elevating the perception of musicals as an art form through poetic language, choreography, and stage aesthetics.

Summary based on 1 source


Get a daily email with more Theatre stories

More Stories