Michele McConnell
Beggar Woman
A native of Indianapolis, Michele McConell’s 30+ years of vast performance experiences include theatre and concert venues across the country. After making her Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera ensemble, Michele took over the starring role of Carlotta for a record-breaking 6.5 years. McConell was privileged to perform as Carlotta for the 10,000th Broadway performance and the 25th Anniversary performance, giving her the distinction to be the longest-running Carlotta in Broadway history, with over 2,200 performances in the role.
Other notable credits: My Fair Lady in Concert (The Utah Symphony), The Music Man in Concert (Pacific Symphony), Festival of Carols (Guest Soloist, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir & Chamber Orchestra), Camelot (Natl. Tour w/Robert Goulet), Beauty and the Beast (Montreal/Las Vegas), NYGASP, Milwaukee Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Mens’ Chorus (Guest Soloist), Mobile Opera, San Diego Repertory, Sacramento Music Circus., plus numerous recordings for Hal Leonard Publishing. McConell has traveled to over 115 countries performing on luxury cruise ships with her husband, baritone Duane McDevitt.
Other notable credits: My Fair Lady in Concert (The Utah Symphony), The Music Man in Concert (Pacific Symphony), Festival of Carols (Guest Soloist, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir & Chamber Orchestra), Camelot (Natl. Tour w/Robert Goulet), Beauty and the Beast (Montreal/Las Vegas), NYGASP, Milwaukee Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Mens’ Chorus (Guest Soloist), Mobile Opera, San Diego Repertory, Sacramento Music Circus., plus numerous recordings for Hal Leonard Publishing. McConell has traveled to over 115 countries performing on luxury cruise ships with her husband, baritone Duane McDevitt.