Michele McConnell

Guest Artist

A native of Indianapolis, Michele McConnell’s 25+ years of experience include theatre and concert venues across the country.  She made her Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera starting in the ensemble, and then she took over the starring role of Carlotta for a record-breaking 6 years. During her 7-1/2 years in Phantom, Michele was privileged to perform as Carlotta for over 2200 performances making her “the longest-running Carlotta in Broadway history.”            

Other credits include: My Fair Lady in Concert with The Utah Symphony, The Music Man in Concert with The Pacific Symphony, Festival of Carols Guest Soloist with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir & Chamber Orchestra, Camelot(Natl. Tour w/Robert Goulet), Beauty and the Beast (Montreal/Las Vegas), DiCapo Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, San Diego Comic Opera, San Diego Repertory, Sacramento Music Circus, NYGASP at City Center, Allenberry Playhouse, Westchester Broadway Theatre, and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.             

Michele has traveled to over 115 countries performing on luxury cruise ships with her husband, baritone Duane McDevitt and they have released a holiday CD called Believe.      

In addition, Michele’s serves on the musical theatre faculties of New Jersey City University, Mannes Opera at the New School, Western Wyoming Community College,and the Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive.