Sandy Mölling inspires as a new pope in the Fulda Schlosstheater!

Sandy Mölling inspires as a new pope in the Fulda Schlosstheater!

Fulda, Deutschland - in Fulda the stage becomes the scene of a story that has already played across generations in the hearts of people. On May 13, 2025, the eagerly awaited musical "Die Päptin" celebrated its premiere in the castle theater. The show was already sold out in advance and ensured a lavish champagne reception in which the mood was great. Sandy Mölling, known from the pop band No Angels, plays the leading role of Johanna, and she describes this role as her "absolute favorite role".

"The Pope" is based on the captivating life story of Johanna, a woman who fights the social norms of her time and finally becomes the most powerful figure in the Christian world. Mölling, who has been involved in various musicals since 2010, brings a fresh air into the staging directed by Gil Mehmert with her performance. Her path leads from her birthplace in 814 to a monastery in Fulda and further to the yard of Rome.

a piece with depth and history

The action is based on the historical novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross, who tells the legend of Pope Johanna. Although the historical evidence for such an extraordinary figure is not given, the novel, which was also filmed in 2009, has attracted millions of readers worldwide. More than 500,000 people have already seen the musical, and it is still listed with enthusiasm.

The role of Margrave Gerold, Johanna's Great Love, is embodied by Dennis Henschel, while Christian Schöne as Anastasius, a power -obsessed adversary, enters the stage. Ethan Freeman as Rabanus and Yngve Gasoy-Romdal are new in a double role as Arsenius and Fulgentius. The staging not only shows the fighting of a few thousand years of traditions, but also the challenges that women have to face in the church.

outlook on the future of the musical

The performances of "Die Päptin" run until July 20, 2025 before the second part of the Fulda Musical Summer, "Robin Hood", starts in August. For Sandy Mölling, however, there are some appointments on which she is not on stage: on June 20, 21, 22, 28, and on July 6th, 12th, 18th and 19th she will not be in Fulda. Pastor Stefan Buß was enthusiastic about the staging and the important role that she attributes to the woman in the church and hopes that many spectators will experience the performance.

The magic of the musical has an unbroken effect and has been attracting an audience for years. Anyone who has not yet experienced the story of Johanna, who fought for her education and independence and ultimately rose to the Pope, should not miss the opportunity. The anticipation is great and the hearts beat faster when the story returns to the stage.

For more information, backgrounds and ticket details, interested parties can be interested in the pages of [Fuldaer Zeitung] (https://www.fuldaerzeitung.de/fulda/fulda-musicalsommer-beginnt-sandy-moelling-iste-paepsin-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in-in News] (https://osthessen-news.de/n1177740/sandy-moelling-ist-die-schicht-wicht-wicht-der-buehne.html) and [musical with Hotel] (https://musical-mit-hotel.de/musical-blog/-paical-wissen/die-paepsin-intergrund history) visit) To learn more and maybe to dive into the magical world of the musical "The Pope".