When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Deutsches Theater Munich.

How long does the musical last?

The performance lasts about 2 hours and 55 minutes including a break.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from approximately 55.99 Euros depending on the category. Other price categories and discounts are available in the ticket shop.

In which language will it be performed?

The musical will be performed in German.

What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Where is the Deutsches Theater Munich located?

The Deutsches Theater is located at Schwanthalerstraße 13, 80336 Munich.

Experience The Hunchback of Notre Dame live: great music, strong emotions, and moving theater

Name: Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Start: 2026-10-25T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T16:45:00+01:00
Location: Deutsches Theater - Theatersaal

Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Emotional Musical Between Cathedral and Shadow World

When the bells of Notre Dame ring out on October 25, 2026, at the Deutsches Theater Munich, a stage world full of great emotions, dramatic conflicts, and impressive music unfolds. Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame combines the literary power of Victor Hugo's novel with the compositions of Alan Menken and the lyrics of Stephen Schwartz to create a visually stunning musical experience in German.

Quasimodo and Esmeralda: A Story About Humanity

At the center of the story is Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer, who lives hidden high above the rooftops of Paris and yearns for closeness, freedom, and a place in the world. At the Feast of Fools, he ventures out among the people. There he meets Esmeralda, whose courage and compassion challenge the rigid boundaries of a society marked by exclusion.

The dramaturgy unfolds a tension field of love, power, religious fanaticism, and social justice. The material does not remain in the realm of fairy tales: the production tells of prejudices, inner beauty, and the courage to stand against oppression.

Music, Choral Sound, and Grand Stage Designs

Alan Menken's music gives the story a powerful sound architecture. Broadly conceived musical numbers meet intimate moments, while the choir opens the Parisian cathedral as an acoustic resonance space. Menken's compositions and Schwartz's lyrics combine catchy melodies with a dramatic depth that far exceeds classic Disney aesthetics.

The stage design places the gothic world of Notre Dame at the center: towers, bells, and shadows create an atmosphere between sacred grandeur and oppressive closeness. Lighting moods reflect the transition from festive exuberance to dark conflicts. Costumes, acoustics, and acting artistry merge into an intense stage experience that connects the great musical tradition with emotional theater.

A New German-Language Production on Tour

The production by the renowned Budapest operetta theater brings Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame on a major tour through Germany and Switzerland for the first time starting in October 2026. The production builds on the international musical history of the material and relies on a interplay of live orchestra, choir, elaborate staging, and expressive direction.

The Deutsches Theater Munich provides the perfect setting for this. Amid red velvet, excellent hall acoustics, and the focused anticipation of the audience, a unique theater atmosphere emerges in which well-known characters become an immediate live experience.

Conclusion: Great Emotions and Compelling Stage Art

Disney The Hunchback of Notre Dame awaits the audience as an opulent musical with a moving plot, impressive music, and a clear message about humanity and tolerance. The performance on Sunday, October 25, 2026, merges popular musical theater with dramatic depth. Those who know Quasimodo's story not only from film and memory, but want to experience it as living stage art, will find an impressive afternoon at the Deutsches Theater Munich.