Michael Cavanaugh (born 1972) is an American actor and musician most famous for playing the piano and providing lead vocals in the band for the Broadway musical Movin' Out.
[1] In January 1999, Cavanaugh had the opportunity to play in Las Vegas at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino,[3] where he happened to catch the attention of Billy Joel in February 2001.
[2][4] Consequently, Cavanaugh moved to New York City to work with Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp, who together shaped the Broadway musical Movin' Out.
[4] Cavanaugh continues to perform worldwide for corporate and charity functions, as well as at sporting events including the Indy 500,[3] the PGA Tour,[1] and the US Open.
His first orchestra engagement, a "Michael Cavanaugh — The Songs of Billy Joel and more" program, debuted in April 2008 with the Indianapolis Symphony.
[7] He returned to play another engagement with the Boston Pops in 2015, featuring music by Neil Diamond, Paul Simon, and James Taylor.
[1] He created his third symphony show, "Singers and Songwriters: The music of Paul Simon, Neil Diamond and James Taylor" that year, and was still touring with the production as of July 2014.