"Michael Schimmele has irrepressible charisma and was a standout with his impressive, soaring vocals"

(The Desert News - Salt Lake City)

Michael Schimmele

Actor Singer Dancer

ABOUT ME!

Michael began his theatrical career at the age of five as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz in his basement. Michael followed his passion for performing all the way to The St. Louis MUNY where he appeared in shows such as ShowBoat (starring Gary Beach & Georgia Engel), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (starring Liz Calloway), Spamalot (Directed & Choregraphed by Tony nominee Denis Jones), Mary Poppins, and many more!

Michael pursued a degree in Music Theatre from Elon University. Michael had the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles in shows including CATS, Parade, Hello, Dolly! (choreographed by Michael Jablonski), Oklahoma!, In the Heights, Working, Chicago, and appeared as a non-binary St. Jimmy in American Idiot (directed by Lynne Formato.) While still in school, Michael appeared in the regional premiere of the Off-Broadway musical The View UpStairs as Freddy. Recently, Michael appeared in RENT at the Paper Mill Playhouse where he understudied RuPaul's Drag Race's Olivia Lux as Angel.

After performing at 54 Below, Michael signed with CGF Talent, graduated, and made the big move to NYC!

Michael has performed at professional theaters all over the country such as Paper Mill Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre Company, North Carolina Theatre, STAGES St. Louis and even had the honor of singing at the DNC's LGBTQ+ Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, conducted and directed by Broadway composer, Andrew Lippa. Michael is a passionate performer and hopes to continue representing people of color and artists of all shapes and sizes through his work.