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BIO

LTC: Flying Over Sunset. Broadway: Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein, Pennywise in Urinetown, Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime, Titanic, Mona in A Class Act, The Novice in Cyrano. Off-Broadway: Adrift In Macao (Barrymore Award; Lortel, Drama League nominations; Primary Stages); Titanic 20th Anniversary Concert (Lincoln Center); Craving for Travel (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: Gypsy; Grand Hotel; The Boy From Oz; Bullets Over Broadway; Mame; Hello, Dolly; Lend Me A Tenor; Annie; Boeing, Boeing; Thoroughly Modern Millie; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; TheKing and I; Spamalot; Sweeney Todd; Singin’ in the Rain;Into The Woods; Kiss Me, Kate; The Drowsy Chaperone; Company; Mary Poppins; Guys and Dolls; The Full Monty. Film/TV: “Happyish”; “Law and Order SVU”; Heart of Spider (NYU Film).



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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Mrs. Nugent, Kathleen

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Austin/Handmaiden

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Mayor Matilda Hyde

[New York]
2017
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2014
Joanne

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [Off-Broadway], 2013
Jackie

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Corinna

Corinna

[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2006
Appassionata Von Climax

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2005
Performer

[New York]
New York Production, 2005
Mrs. Fitzpatrick

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2004
Amalia Balash

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Penelope Pennywise (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Ensemble

Octavia

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Mona [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Evelyn Nesbit [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Stewardess Robinson

Kate Mullins (Understudy) [Replacement]

Madeline Astor (Understudy) [Replacement]

Mme. Aubert (Understudy) [Replacement]

Caroline Neville (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Novice

Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Phoebe


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Video: First Look at Alexis Michelle in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company

Get a first look at La Cage Aux Folles at Barrington Stage Company in this all-new video! The production stars Alex Michaels, aka Alexis Michelle as Albin and Tom Story as Georges. 
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company

'We’re extremely fortunate to have Alex Michaels, perhaps best known for their drag persona Alexis Michelle on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and the dashing Tom Story as our Albin and Georges. With a brilliant cast and helmed by Mike Donohue with high-flying choreography from Paul McGill, we think BSC audiences are in for a treat.” I wholeheartedly agree.
Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is  launching its 30th anniversary season with a new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.
Video: More Rehearsal Footage from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company

Go inside rehearsal for La Cage Aux Folles at Barrington Stage Company in this all new-video! The production stars Alex Michaels, aka Alexis Michelle as Albin and Tom Story as Georges.  Check out the new clip!
Video: In Rehearsals with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company

Go inside rehearsal for La Cage Aux Folles at Barrington Stage Company in the video here!
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association

Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.
Alexis Michelle & Tom Story Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has announced casting for the launch of its 30th anniversary season with the new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.
AUSTEN'S PRIDE To Release Full Live Album From Carnegie Hall

A full live recording of the music from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride will be released, due to popular demand, in June 2024. The album will feature the star-studded cast from the recent concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Alan H. Green, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
Jelani Remy, Amy Spanger And More Will Celebrate Mel Brooks At 54 Below

Jelani Remy, Amy Spanger, and more Broadway stars will celebrate Mel Brooks at 54 Below in a star-studded concert event.
Listen: Mamie Parris and Olivia Hernandez Perform 'When I Fall In Love' From AUSTEN'S PRIDE

A live single from the critically-acclaimed new musical Austen's Pride has been released featuring the star-studded cast from the June 29, 2023 concert at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Review: LITTLE BY LITTLE, CUT TOO SHORT, & BROADWAY BOUND Bring Some Pleasures To 54 Below

These three evenings at 54 Below celebrated what some might cavalierly dismiss as missable musical theatre “also-rans,” but they’d be missing out
HERE LIES LOVE SINGS THE SONGS OF J. OCONER, Linda Eder And More Next Week At 54 Below

Next week at 54 Below, the cast of 'Here Lies Love' will be performing the songs of J. Oconer Navar. Don't miss this incredible musical experience!
Andrew Barth Feldman and Hailey Kilgore Will Lead Reading of PUMP UP THE VOLUME Musical

Andrew Barth Feldman and Tony-Nominee Hailey Kilgore will lead a private industry reading of the new rock musical Pump Up The Volume in early October.
Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!
Estelle Parsons, Rachel Dratch & John Cariani Join BROADWAY BOUND 4 at 54 Below

54 Below will be presenting the fourth edition of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway on Friday, October 13th, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.
Photos: Broadway Veterans And Rising Stars Lead MEMPHIS At The Lexington Theatre Company

The Lexington Theatre Company (The Lex) brings Broadway and Rising Stars together for Memphis, playing August 3-6 in Lexington, Kentucky. See photos from the production!
Mamie Parris, Beth Leavel & More to Star in AUSTEN'S PRIDE in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Broadway veteran Mamie Parris will star as Jane Austen in the one-night-only concert presentation of the new musical Austen’s Pride at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Previews: STARRING BUFFALO presents HELLO, DOLLY! AT SHEA'S 710 THEATRE

Some of Broadway's great talents will once again be merging with the best of Buffalo's own actors to present a beloved hit from 1964--Jerry Herman's HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Buffalo, led by Artistic Director Drew Fornarola, has assembled a cast of nearly 50 for it's concert presentation of the classic show.
Michele Ragusa, Ali Ewoldt, Kevin Zak Lead Starring Buffalo's HELLO, DOLLY!

Casting has been announced and tickets are now on sale for Starring Buffalo's HELLO, DOLLY!, June 2-3 at Shea's 710 Theater.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michele Ragusa been in?

Michele Ragusa has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Michele Ragusa been in?

Michele Ragusa has not appeared in the West End.

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