The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Jefferson Performing Arts Society presented a full-scale staged production directed by Michael McKelvey, set within a towering, cathedral-like environment. The scenic unit was rented from Ogunquit Playhouse and complemented by costumes leased through Music Theatre Wichita, underscoring the show’s large visual scope. The design team included Jean-Yves Tessier (lighting), Jaune Buisson (choreography), and Theo Fogleman (sound). Musical forces featured the Jefferson Chorale (34 singers) under Louise LaBruyere and a live 20-piece orchestra conducted by Dennis G. Assaf. Reviews describe a cohesive collaboration of staging, choral/orchestral power, and principal performances that balanced the musical’s darker themes with its lyricism. The run took place at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, Louisiana.