The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as a Broadway musical, tells the story of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer who lives in the Notre Dame Cathedral, and his longing for the outside world and acceptance. Set in 15th-century Paris, the musical explores themes of love, prejudice, morality, and courage, as Quasimodo befriends the Romani woman Esmeralda, who fights for justice and freedom. The story also involves the conflicted Archdeacon Frollo and the dashing Captain Phoebus, who are both captivated by Esmeralda