
Wrighte's past seasons at Lyric Opera she has also performed the roles of Mercedes/Carmen, Giovanna/Rigoletto, the Tango Singer/The Great Gatsby, the Herdswoman/Jenufa, and the Second Apparition/Macbeth.

The Iowa-born mezzo-soprano earned critical praise for her portrayal of Emilia opposite Ben Heppner, Renae Fleming, and Lucio Gallo - in Sir Peter Hall's internationally acclaimed new production of Otello, which opened the 2001-02 season of Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Michelle Wrighte's versatile talent has taken her all over the United States performing many lead roles.
