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    Notre-Dame de Paris

    The opening song is 'Le Temps des cathedrales' but who sang it?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Gringoire. Canadian singer Bruno Pelletier was Gringoire in both the original Paris cast and the original London cast.

    'Danse mon Esmeralda' is sung by which character?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Quasimodo. French ice-dancers Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat used the song 'Danse Mon Esmeralda' in their 2000 exhibition. They also became world champions at Nice that same year.

    'Vivre' is sung by which character?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Esmeralda. On the English album of 'Notre-Dame de Paris', Celine Dion sings 'Live For The One I Love', the English version of 'Vivre'.

    Who sings 'Tu vas me detruire'?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Frollo. Daniel Lavoie has been Frollo in both the original Paris and London casts.

    'Les Sans-papiers' is the sung by which character?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Clopin. Luck Mervil, like Garou (Quasimodo), Lavoie and Pelletier, was a member of both the original Paris and London casts. His time in London was cut short by an accident on stage.

    'Dechire' is a solo number for which character?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Phoebus. Phoebus is the only one of Esmeralda's three admirers that does not die. Frollo is killed by Quasimodo and Quasimodo dies next to Esmeralda's body. According to Victor Hugo's book (on which the musical is based) Phoebus does come to a tragic end - he marries.

    'La monture' is one of the few songs sung by which character?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Fleur-de-Lys. Fleur-de-Lys was played by Julie Zenatti in the Paris cast. She was the youngest member of the main cast.

    'Belle' is sung by three characters so which one out of the four listed did not?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Gringoire. 'Belle', which was released as a single, was number one in the French charts for 33 weeks and sold 3 million copies.

    'Beau comme le soleil' is sung by two characters but which two?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Esmeralda and Fleur-de-Lys. The two ladies sing this song about the man they both love - Phoebus. The song that follows, 'Dechire' ('Torn Apart'), is sung by Phoebus about his desire for both women.

    And finally we come to 'Florence', the opening song of Acte II, but which two sing it?'Notre-Dame De Paris' Songs

      Frollo and Gringoire. 'Florence' is rumoured to be one of Daniel (Frollo) Lavoie's favourite songs from the musical.

    Who wrote the original french lyrics for "Notre-Dame de Paris"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Luc Plamondon. When the songs were translated into English, many believed the show lost much of its vigor and the translations were too rushed.

    Which song containing lyrics opens up the musical?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      The Age of the Cathedrals. Called "Les Temps des Cathedrales" in French, this is one of my favourite songs.

    Which character does not exist in the stage show?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Gringorie. The character's name is Gringoire, not Gringorie, originally played by Bruno Pelletier.

    What year did the story begin?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      1482. This is revealed in the opening song.

    In the french version of "Notre-Dame de Paris", what four words does Frollo use to describe Esmeralda during her trial?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Sorciere, paienne, bohemienne, etrangere. She is called "a stranger, a pagan, a sorceress, and a bohemian" by Frollo during the trial, Fleur-de-Lys later refers to her as the "Zingara" or "Gypsy" when she explains to Phoebus that she will have him back if he hangs "La Zingara".

    What name has Quasimodo given to his three favourite bells?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Mary. He refers to them as his three "Marys", each one ringing for a different occasion.

    Which charater sings the song, "Moon"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Gringoire. He sings of the plight of Quasimodo.

    What bird does Esmeralda refer to herself as in "The Birds They Put in Cages"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Swallow. "I lived my life like a swallow, I arrived here with the springtime."

    Who sings, "I was a happy man until I saw your face, I hid my need away in some dark secret place"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Frollo. Throughout the story Frollo is torn with his love for Esmeralda, wanting her and hating her at the same time.

    In which year did the London show close?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      2001. The show closed early, in the summer of 2001, not long after Danni Minogue left as Esmeralda.

    What is the nationality of Garou, the original Quasimodo?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Canadian. Garou is originally from Quebec in Canada and is currently embarking on a solo career. His first album, "Seul" was number one for several weeks in France.

    In the show, during one song, Clopin appears on a metal beam high above the stage, which song is it?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Court of the Miracles. It is during the song "Court of Miracles" that Gringoire is discovered where he should not be and is told his life will be spared if one of the female gypsies will take his hand in marriage. Esmeralda does and Gringoire is spared.

    Who arranges to meet at "Le Val d'amour"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Esmeralda and Phoebus. This is where Esmeralda believes she will finally be with the man she loves but their night is cut tragically short.

    Who really stabbed Phoebus?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Frollo. Frollo sneaks into the room and stabs Phoebus, later pinning the blame on Esmeralda.

    What is the English title of the book the musical is based on?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      the hunchback of notre-dame . The original book was written by Victor Hugo.

    How many gargoyles appear in the London stage version?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      2. There are two gargoyles in the show, they first appear during the opening song and then make several appearances later in the show.

    During the torture scene, chains are placed on Esmeralda and pulled, but where?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Ankle. Two chains are placed on her ankle and pulled by the guards to simulate torture.

    In the French show, it is called "Dechire", but what is the English title of this song?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Torn Apart. Dechire literally means 'tear or rip'.

    Which three charaters sing "Where is She"?"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Muscial

      Clopin, Frollo, Gringoire. The three sing this song after Esmeralda disappears, Clopin does not realise she has been arrested for the attack on Phoebus.

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