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Well it is Hugo melodrama. To me the funny in the book is in the irony which has been stripped from the Disney version (with good reason).

For those who have seen it so far, what is the approximate run time of the show?

Does Esmerelda still have her solo dance in topsy turvey like in the Berlin Production? Also is Dance of the Gypsies still included?

How different is Made of Stone? In the Berlin production like 50% of the lyrics were Quasi talking about the specific characteristics of the gargoyles.

Me too!, I've been studying all day and it would make my day to hear some clips….

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Updated On: 11/3/14 at 09:43 PM

After hearing those clips, I have some mixed thoughts.

THE BELLS OF NOTRE DAME- It doesn't sound as full as it does in the movie. And ugh the ending. If you want to cut the iconic clopin high note, fine. But why is NO ONE singing it? They go down the octave or something and it just isn't as epic.

GOD HELP THE OUTCASTS - It sounds exactly like the film and a bit better. Its great. The only complaint I have is I wish they would slow down the tempo in the beginning.

MADE OF STONE - meh, I'll get used to it.

HELLFIRE - perfect. Too bad its in the first act.

After hearing the "gargoyles" I really don't like the concept. It's just so middle school play.

Updated On: 11/3/14 at 10:17 PM

Everyone sounds gorgeous. I'll be one of the first when they release the CD. My thoughts:

-The Bells of Notre Dame: Little bit disappointing.

1) I like the movie version better. More shorter and more to the point.

2) This is a great backstory for Frollo and it's tragic, but he needs to be actually evil

3) Why the heck isn’t Clopin the narrator?! Why even have him in the number?

-God Help the Outcast: I was really hesitant of Ciara because of her age (She's in her early/mid 20s, right?), but boy was I proven wrong! She's amazing!

-Hellfire: YES, PATRICK, YES

-Tavern Song-I. love. you. Alan Menken

-Made of Stone: Michael sounds way too old as Quasi, IMO. I thought it was Patrick, at first. But, the Ensemble parts are gorgeous

-Sanctuary (Reprise)-Ummmmm, what's going on in that scene?

-Finale (P. 1)-SHUT UP, NARRATORS!

That's so mean. I want to hear the whole thing! I'm liking those songs though.

To whoever asked Sanctuary (reprise) happens when Frollo visits Esmeralda in after she's arrested and says she can be with him or burn (at least that's what it was in Berlin).

We meant what was Frollo doing in the scene that's causing Esmerelda to scream and cry. It sounded like he was raping her

He tries to rape her.

Hmmmmm, I know it is a not best quality live recording, but the added choir does not sound so...full. I thought they were brought in to beef up the Latin parts. The ensemble in Berlin had the vocal chops to sing the score 8 times a week AND do all the blocking while singing it. It seems like......there is an acting/singing ensemble here plus a choir that sits there, and sometimes offers a line here or there. If the show were to actually go to Broadway, wouldn't it be cost prohibitive to have both a musical theater ensemble AND a choir? Just thinking out loud.

Made of Stone sounds in a lower key , and of course the ending has been changed....which is a good thing. The ending in Berlin, the way it was set with the orchestra did not have the 11:00 number effect intended. Here at least it can end on a belty note as opposed to a soft high C that had to be started soft and build to a more mix sound.

Bells of Notre Dame has gone from an exciting what's gonna happen next number to a bleh wooded number. And yes, why even have Clopin?