Overview
- Engels took the stage on 13 November as the lead Satine, marking her first major musical theatre role in the Cologne production.
- Her entrance included a descent on a swing and a performance of Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.
- Attendees reported early nerves that gave way to growing assurance, culminating in a full standing ovation.
- The premiere featured several on-stage kiss scenes observed by her husband Julian from near the stage.
- Engels said the kiss scenes were discussed at home at first but are now viewed as professional staging, and her husband showed enthusiastic support.