The Canton Symphony Orchestra and Players Guild Theatre will present "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" on Aug. 16.

Steven Byess will serve as guest conductor for the concert. Byess conducted the 2000 Super Bowl halftime show.

The local symphony is searching for a new conductor. Finalists will be guest conducting for the 2026-2027 season.

CANTON − The Canton Symphony Orchestra and Players Guild Theatre will present a dynamic version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" on Aug. 16.

The two entities are teaming following last year's presentation of " Ragtime ."

"We are so happy to be collaborating with the Players Guild Theatre for the second year in a row to present 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,'" said Rachel Hagemeier, CEO and president of the Canton Symphony Orchestra . "This year we ge

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