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Sarah Engels to Lead Cologne’s Moulin Rouge! in 15-Show Run Starting Nov. 13

The singer treats the role as a short, 15‑date engagement to fit her family‑first priorities.

Overview

  • Rehearsals have begun, marking her first professional appearance in musical theatre after a career in pop and television.
  • She landed the role after auditioning with songs and scenes for the creative team, including decision-makers connected to Broadway.
  • The limited engagement covers selected dates from 13 November through mid‑January at Cologne’s Musical Dome, with tickets on sale.
  • Engels highlights the mental demands of mastering text, music and choreography and notes that the corset affects breathing while singing.
  • The Cologne production, running since 2022, has sold roughly 1.5 million tickets, underscoring its strong commercial draw.