A West Coast audience favorite, Michael Segura is an emerging operatic baritone known for his dynamic stage presence and vocal versatility. He has showcased his “intense acting and strong voice” (Broadway World) throughout Southern California in roles such as Ford (Falstaff), Papageno (The Magic Flute), Mercutio (Roméo et Juliette), and Le Dancaïre (Carmen) with the Lyric Opera of Orange County. He has also appeared with Pacific Symphony, performing as Dandini (La Cenerentola), Belcore (The Elixir of Love), and Figaro (The Barber of Seville). In addition, Michael portrayed Marcello (La Bohème) with Opera à la Carte - San Diego, Dr. Falke (Die Fledermaus) with Opera San Luis Obispo and Moralès (Carmen) with Opera Santa Barbara.

    Before his study at California State University, Fullerton, Michael Segura performed the role of Marco (Gianni Schicchi) at the Angels Vocal Art, Opera Intensive summer program. During his time at the university, he took on the titular roles in Don Giovanni and Gianni Schicchi, later reprising the latter with International Lyric Academy in Vicenza, Italy.

    In 2023, Michael was awarded an Encouragement Award at the Western Regional round of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. He also appeared as a soloist with the Music Academy of the West, performing Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and reprising his role as Le Dancaïre. Most recently, he performed with Tri-Cities Opera as Papageno (The Magic Flute) and Marullo (Rigoletto). Additionally, Michael appeared with Opera Saratoga as Urbain (La Vie Parisienne) and Sipos (She Loves Me).

    Michael Segura remains active on stages across the country, bringing versatility and depth to every role.