HOUSTON \u2013 Houston Broadway Theatre presents Disney\u2019s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running June 16\u2013July 5 at the Wortham Center\u2019s Cullen Theatre. The musical \u2014 with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz \u2014 adapts Victor Hugo\u2019s sweeping story into a show about courage, acceptance and redemption.<\/p>\n
The production brings familiar, Oscar-nominated songs from the film plus new material to the stage in a story centered on Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame. Audiences will follow his yearning \u201cout there,\u201d the fearless Esmeralda, and the dark forces that threaten Paris. Houston Broadway Theatre\u2019s staging emphasizes the emotional core of the tale while showcasing large-scale choral moments and bold design \u2014 ideal for families and longtime theatre-goers alike.<\/p>\n
Inside the role \u2014 Tyce Green\u2019s path to Quasimodo<\/p>\n
Tony\u00ae-nominated performer Tyce Green takes on Quasimodo, bringing a diverse career of Broadway, opera and rock touring to the role. Green\u2019s resume includes performances in Jesus Christ Superstar (including a recent Swiss production), Total Eclipse at the London Coliseum, a solo album produced with Jim Steinman, and appearances on TV competitions and runway television. Locally, his presence adds a strong musical and theatrical pedigree to the Houston run.<\/p>\n
Playing Quasimodo on stage requires both vocal power and physical endurance. Green described preparing for the role with focused vocal and physical work to sustain the character\u2019s posture and emotional arc through each performance. The role demands maintaining a consistent physicality while also delivering emotionally vulnerable singing \u2014 a combination audiences respond to with standing ovations and enthusiastic post-show feedback.<\/p>\n
What local audiences can expect<\/p>\n
Expect a production that balances spectacle with intimacy: large choral set pieces contrast with quiet, character-driven moments. Early responses from Houston audiences have praised Green\u2019s performance and the company\u2019s commitment to storytelling. Whether you\u2019re a Broadway regular or a first-time theatergoer, Houston Broadway Theatre\u2019s Hunchback promises a moving night at the Wortham Center. <\/p>\n