
The award-winning stage production based on the international bestseller by Donna W. Cross
Experience the gripping story of Johanna, a courageous woman in the Middle Ages who disguises herself as a man in order to survive in a male-dominated world. Johanna fights not only for her place in the Church, but also for her love and her faith. Based on Donna W. Cross's famous novel about the greatest church scandal of the Middle Ages, the musical captivates audiences with opulent music and dramatic scenes. A masterful work full of emotion and historical intrigue.
In 2011, Die Päpstin – Das Musical had its world premiere at its original venue in Fulda. Since then, the stage epic has become one of the most successful German musicals with over 800 performances in Germany and abroad. In 2024, Gil Mehmert's new production was awarded the prestigious German Musical Theater Prize in Berlin. Experience this thrilling musical success full of drama, passion, and unwavering courage.