However, tensions grow as Frollo’s obsession with Esmeralda deepens. Phoebus, sent to track her down, begins to question his orders and motives after another encounter with her.

Enraged by this lust, Frollo orders that Esmeralda be found. Quasimodo and Phoebus must work together to save the woman they both love. The story is, of course, more complex than that. Above all, ...

The U.S. premiere of the musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame , based on the animated Disney film, began performances Oct. 26 at La Jolla Playhouse.

The flirtation between Taylor Coleman ’s Phoebus and Sierra Hoss’ Esmeralda was enjoyable to witness. Of course, it was obvious that Esmeralda would choose him over Quasi and Frollo (poor guys).

Phoebus’ horse Achilles, for example, was played by Bob Bergen, the current voice of Looney Tune Porky Pig. Djali, Esmeralda’s pet goat, was vocalized by legendary actor Mary Kay Bergman.

Quasimodo, played by Dylan Penyak (left), Esmeralda, played by Gabrielle Bleice (center), and Phoebus, played by Dyran Robles Ramos (right), conspire to save Esmeralda in Wilson Area High School ...

Esmeralda is rescued by Phoebus, the captain of the guard, who gives her his scarf as a souvenir. Later, alone, Esmeralda, starts dreaming about the handsome captain.

Experience the sweeping score and powerful story of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” being put on at Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC).