associated_acts years_active birth_place background birth_date instrument article_title name occupation
billy joel , twyla tharp , boston pops orchestra 1999-present cleveland , ohio , united states solo_singer 1972 piano michael cavanaugh -lrb- musician -rrb-
 michael cavanaugh actor , musician , singer
michael cavanaugh -lrb- musician -rrb-

michael cavanaugh -lrb- born 1972 , cleveland , ohio , usa -rrb- is an actor , musician and singer most famous for playing the piano/lead vocals in the band for the broadway musical `` movin ' out '' .
michael was handpicked by billy joel for this musical and appeared in the show for three years and over 1200 performances , receiving many accolades .
