Premiere of the Pope in Fulda: glamor and strong female roles!

Premiere of the Pope in Fulda: glamor and strong female roles!

A glamorous evening awaits guests on June 13, 2025 in Fulda: The popular musical "The Pope" celebrates the premiere of his new version in the SchloSstheater. On the red carpet, which was rolled out to the festive backdrop in the foyer, visitors flocked in elegant summer outfits. A champagne reception created the right mood, while well -known personalities from culture, politics and business were present. The atmosphere was characterized by a noticeable anticipation and energy that around the evening with a special flair.

The main role of Johanna, who disguises and becomes a man in the Middle Ages, takes over Sandy Mölling, who is known to many as a member of the band "No Angels". This performance marks her first performance in Fulda, even if she already embodied the role in Stuttgart in 2019. Mölling, who is also well introduced in the region through its engagements at the Bad Hersfeld Festival, expressed: "Immediately promised when I was asked!" She describes the role as a strong female figure with fantastic songs, which certainly is very well received by the guests. FFH reports that…

a story full of brilliance

"The Pope" is based on the famous novel by Donna Cross and had world premiere in Fulda 14 years ago. The new production, which is now listed in the castle theater, has been further developed and includes a new stage design, fresh scenes, a changed narrative structure and three new songs. The first performances have already been rewarded with thunderous applause, as the last staging of Sabrina Weckerlin showed. The Fuldaer Zeitung informs that…

The direction leads Gil Mehmert, who describes the staging as modern and stringent. This anniversary performance attracts prominent guests, including Dieter Althaus and Mayor Heiko Wingenfeld, who is looking forward to the new production. There is also a buffet between the appearances, in which they can fortify and exchange ideas. The celebrations on the evening of the premiere are accompanied by a varied program and stimulating conversations.

a festive start for the musical summer

As part of the musical summer 2024, the performance of "Die Päptin" in the Schlosstheater begins and runs there from May 31 to August 4, 2024. In the future, the castle theater will also come up with further highlights, including an anniversary gala for the 20th anniversary of Spotlight musicals and the open-air event "Bonifatius" on the Cathedral square. So there is an exciting time ahead of the theater lovers in Fulda.

FAZIT: The premiere of "Die Päptin" promises to become an unforgettable evening. The combination of a fresh interpretation, a talented leading actress and an inviting atmosphere gives hope for a glamorous start and a successful musical summer. Osthessen News reports that ...