French Original Cast Notre Dame de Paris picture image

Original Cast

We have been discussing Notre Dame de Paris’ style for awhile, not just in the look of the show but in the music too. What I never said about the show’s music in so many words is that unlike other musicals in the world, Notre Dame de Paris has a decidedly “pop” take on the music.

Gringoire singing Le Portes de Paris Bruno Pelletier Notre dame de paris picture image

Gringoire singing Le Portes de Paris

This is made clearer by the fact that of the original cast only Daniel Lavoie  and Bruno Pelletier have been in other musicals. They are singers not exactly stage performers. This is not the case with other casts but it’s interesting to note.

Original Cast Belle NOtre dame de Paris picture image

Original Cast Belle

But does this mean? Why does Notre Dame de Paris have such a different look and vibe compared to other musicals of the world? Well I’m sure it has been mentioned that for a while, in France musical were not that fashionable and Notre Dame de Paris brought them back. Before 1998 people didn’t go to them and they didn’t perform them. I really can’t site the source that claimed this as it on wiki with no source and there was something in a program about the behind the scenes of Notre Dame de Paris that mentioned too. However looking at French produced musicals and looking at the years they came, I found there is something like 51 French Musicals and of though 51 shows only 8 were produced before Notre Dame de Paris with the closest one before being produced 1990, a good eight years before Notre Dame de Paris. So yes, it’s true.

Esmeralda and Quasimodo in Notre Dame Ma Maison c'est ta maison garou helene Segara Notre Dame de Paris picture image

Esmeralda and Quasimodo in Notre Dame

The musicals after Notre Dame de Paris have kept the same Pop music style. You do not hear that stereotypical musical belting tone or that kind high pitched nasal tonality. The sets however of some shows are more typical of musical. Like the have sets changes and look grander.

Garou as Quasimodo & Helene Segara Danse mon Esmeralda,Notre Dame de Paris picture image

Garou as Quasimodo and Helene Segara performing Danse mon Esmeralda

It really comes down to the French aesthetic which I can’t really speak to but consider this Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, one of the biggest musical in the world has not, as of 2015 ever had a French version. The French style is defiantly geared toward the pop rock musical which is what Notre Dame de Paris presented. Perhaps the not-complicated simplicity but edgy sets and costumes of the show mixed with its high emotions were just what the French wanted from a musical.

Watches are great  gift to give as holiday present as they are fun, fashionable and useful. But What watches reflect the Hunchback characters sense of  style? I went through the watches to find the best watches that fit the characters.  I  found an option for both men and women watches. So either buy one for someone in your life who fits the style of a character or ask for one as gift (be sure to the person buying it for to click the link on the Hunchblog ^_~),  and above all else, have fun looking.

ESMERALDA

Esmeralda’s style is youthful, charming and exuberant.

 

For the Ladies

Invicta Women's  Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch, Esmeralda women, Picture image

Invicta Women’s Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch

 

 

Invicta Women’s Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Lucien Piccard Men's Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch, Esmeralda men, picture image

Lucien Piccard Men’s Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch

 

 

Lucien Piccard Men’s Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUASIMODO

Quasimodo’s style is down to earth, humble, and unique.

For the Ladies

Anne Klein Women's  Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet, Quasimodo women watch

Anne Klein Women’s Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet

 

 

Anne Klein Women’s Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Bulova Men's Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch, Quasimodo men, picture image

Bulova Men’s Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch

 

 

Bulova Men’s Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch

 

 

 

 

 

FROLLO

Frollo’s style is dark and refined with an edge.

For the Ladies

Lucien Piccard Women's  Veleta Black Mother-Of-Pearl Dial Swarovski Crystal Accents Black Leather Strap Watch, Frollo, women picture image

Lucien Piccard Women’s Veleta Black Mother-Of-Pearl Dial Swarovski Crystal Accents Black Leather Strap Watch

 

 

Lucien Piccard Women’s Veleta Black Mother-Of-Pearl Dial Swarovski Crystal Accents Black Leather Strap Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Bulova Men's Precisionist Leather Strap Watch, Frollo, picture image

Bulova Men’s Precisionist Leather Strap Watch

 

 

Bulova Men’s Precisionist Leather Strap Watch

 

 

 

 

 

PHOEBUS

Phoebus’s style is bright, simple and militaristic

For the Ladies

Timex Women's Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch phoebus picture image

Timex Women’s Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch

 

 

Timex Women’s Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Bulova Men's  Dress Classic Goldtone Watch phoebus picture image

Bulova Men’s Dress Classic Goldtone Watch

 

 

Bulova Men’s Dress Classic Goldtone Watch

 

 

 

 

 

GRINGOIRE

Gringoire’s style is bold with a flair for the dramatics.

For the Ladies

Swatch Women's  Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch, Gringoire picture image

Swatch Women’s Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch

 

 

Swatch Women’s Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch

(This watch looks Gringoire’s pants in Notre Dame de Paris )

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Stuhrling Original Men's  Classic Cuvette SD 23k Yellow Gold-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Strap Watch Gringoire picture image

Stuhrling Original Men’s Classic Cuvette SD 23k Yellow Gold-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Strap Watch

 

 

Stuhrling Original Men’s Classic Cuvette SD 23k Yellow Gold-Plated Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Strap Watch

 

 

 

 

 

CLOPIN

Clopin’s style is bold and edgy

For the Ladies (this is unisex)

ESQ Movado Unisex  Round Stainless Steel Watch, women, clopin picture image

ESQ Movado Unisex Round Stainless Steel Watch

 

 

ESQ Movado Unisex Round Stainless Steel Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Kenneth Cole New York Men's  Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch clopin picture image

Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch

 

 

Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch

 

 

 

 

 

FLEUR DE LYS 

Fleur de Lys’ style is classic, delicate and elegant.

For the Ladies

Anne Klein Women's  Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch Fleur de lys picture image

Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch

 

 

Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Citizen Men's A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch, Fleur de Lys, picture image

Citizen Men’s A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch

 

 

Citizen Men’s A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch

 

 

 

 

 

DJALI

Djali’s style is fun and bold

For the Ladies

 Invicta Women's Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch Djali picture image

Invicta Women’s Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch

 

 

Invicta Women’s Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Bulova Men's  Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch Djali picture image

Bulova Men’s Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch

 

 

Bulova Men’s Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch

 

 

 

 

 

SISTER GUDULE 

Sister Gudule’s style is humble and simple

For the Ladies

Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women's Watch, sister gudule, picture image

Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women’s Watch

 

 

Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women’s Watch 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Citizen Men's  "Eco-Drive" Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch sister Gudule picture image

Citizen Men’s “Eco-Drive” Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch

 

 

Citizen Men’s “Eco-Drive” Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch

 

 

 

 

 

JEHAN

 

Jehan’s style is bold, youthful and carefree.

For the Ladies

MULCO Women's Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch jehan picture image

MULCO Women’s Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch

 

 

MULCO Women’s Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch

 

 

 

 

 

For the Guys

Stuhrling Original Men's  Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch Jehan picture image

Stuhrling Original Men’s Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch

 

 

Stuhrling Original Men’s Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch