Hailed by Billboard magazine as “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook,” Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel to provide piano and lead vocals in the Broadway Musical Movin’ Out. A charismatic performer, musician and actor, Cavanaugh appeared in the show for three years and over 1200 performances, receiving accolade after accolade, including Grammy and Tony award nominations in 2003. Since the closing of Movin’ Out at the end of 2005, Michael has toured the world. In 2008, he signed with Warner/ADA to distribute his first CD titled In Color.
Joined by his five-piece band and the Orlando Philharmonic on January 28, Cavanaugh will perform great Billy Joel favorites like “She’s Got a Way,” “New York State of Mind,” and “Just the Way You Are,” plus rock & roll hits like “Pinball Wizard,” “Uptown Girl” and “Crocodile Rock.”
The Music of Billy Joel & More is part of the orchestra’s Super Series. Tickets are $14.75, $29, $39, $52 and $70. Student and group discounts are available. To order, or to learn more about the Philharmonic’s 2011-2012 Super Series, Focus Series or concert opera, Rigoletto, call the Philharmonic box office at 407-770-0071, or visit www.orlandophil.org
