Sarah Engels achieves stardom in the world of music
Sarah Engels, a familiar face from the RTL casting show "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" (DSDS), is set to expand her career into acting with the lead role in the musical "Moulin Rouge!" in Cologne, starting from November 13.
From 2013 to 2019, Engels was married to singer Pietro Lombardi, whom she met at DSDS. Lombardi is the father of her first son. In 2021, she welcomed a daughter with her new husband Julian.
Engels will be portraying Satine, a character who is the star of the legendary Parisian nightclub Moulin Rouge and struggles with the dark side of show business. The musical is based on the 2001 film "Moulin Rouge," starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
Rehearsals for the musical have already begun, and Engels had to audition for the creative team to secure the role. She demonstrated her singing and acting abilities during the audition process. However, Engels has expressed reservations about pursuing a career in musical theater due to the demanding schedule and potential impact on her family life.
The creative team for "Moulin Rouge!" is based in New York on Broadway. The director or producer leading the musical production in Cologne is not named, but Baz Luhrmann is mentioned as the original film's 2001 director.
Engels is required to wear opulent costumes while performing in "Moulin Rouge!", including a corset. Singing in the corset for the role of Satine is challenging as it restricts her breathing. Despite this, Engels has 15 performances planned for her run as Satine in "Moulin Rouge!".
Engels has 1.8 million followers on Instagram and has released a lot of her own music since her time on DSDS. She has also participated in numerous TV formats such as "Let's Dance", "The Masked Singer", and "Dancing on Ice".
Engels is a family-oriented individual who values spending time with her children. It remains to be seen if she will continue to balance her family life with a potential career in musical theater.
