Spotlight starDennis Henschel

Born in Gelsenkirchen, he began his artistic career as a studio singer for projects at the POP Academy in Cologne and as a composer and lyricist for short film music. He completed his singing, acting and dance training with renowned lecturers in NRW.

His musical career began with the role of Gerold in the world premiere of the musical „Die Päpstin“. Through roles such as Karl Wagner in the world premiere of „Kolpings Traum“, Helmut Rahn in the world premiere of „Das Wunder von Bern“, Axel Staudach in „Ich war noch niemals in New York“, the Balladeer in the Stephen Sondheim musical „Assassins“, Riff in „West Side Story“, Alex in „Die Königs vom Kiez“ at the Schmidt Theater and the Shadowman in „Ludwig²“, he has become a permanent fixture on the German musical scene. At the end of 2021, he thrilled audiences in the world premiere of the musical „Knockin‘ On Heavens Door“ directed by Gil Mehmert in the role of the commissioner at the Fürth Municipal Theater.

In the world premiere of the Chris de Burgh musical „Robin Hood“ in 2022, he appeared on stage as Will Scarlett, Robin of Loxley and Guy of Gisbourne. In 2023, he appeared as Sam Wheat in the musical „Ghost“ before returning to the „Robin Hood“ production in 2023 - 2025.
He played Gerold in „Die Päpstin“ in 2024 and 2025, thrilled audiences as Emperor Franz Joseph in the 2025 tour of the musical „Elisabeth“ and will play this role again in 2026 as part of a major tour of China.

Last year, he released his debut indie pop album „Universum regelt“ with over 2 million streams to date.

(Status: December 2025)