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SUMMARY:The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
DESCRIPTION: Grammy and Tony Award-Nominated Musician\nHandpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Tony and Grammy-nominated Broadway musical Movin’ Out\, Michael Cavanaugh was hailed by Billboard as “The New Voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook.” \nIn this exhilarating concert\, Cavanaugh celebrates the music of two piano legends – Billy Joel and Elton John. Michael delivers unforgettable renditions of classics like Piano Man\, Rocket Man\, Movin’ Out\, Your Song\, My Life and many more. \nMore than just a concert\, the show weaves in personal anecdotes – stories of how these songs shaped Michael’s life\, reflections from his time on Broadway\, and the moments that brought him to the big stage. \nMichael doesn’t impersonate – he connects. He built his national career performing this repertoire at the highest level\, and he reimagines these timeless songs with energy and heart\, creating a night of music and memories you won’t soon forget. \nThe focus is the music – powerful\, authentic\, and performed by an artist whose career was launched by it. So come sing along\, and experience Michael Cavanaugh: Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. \nPurchase of a VIP ticket includes: One ticket\, and a private pre-show meet and greet!\nAbout Michael\nMichael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel\, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man himself. His interpretation of modern pop and rock classics has led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook” and Reuters recognizing him as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market. \nMichael began playing at age seven\, when his parents bought their first piano. Encouraged by family and friends\, Michael formed his first band at age 10 and began playing local functions\, fine-tuning the craft that would become his chosen career. His first full-time gig as a musician was an extended engagement at the renowned dueling piano bar Blazing Pianos in Orlando\, Florida. \nIn January 1999\, Michael received an offer that would unknowingly change his life\, moving to Las Vegas to perform at the famed New York-New York Hotel and Casino. It was there that Billy Joel spotted Michael and joined him on stage one fateful night in February 2001. Billy had found his new Piano Man. Michael closed up shop at New York-New York and moved to New York City to work alongside Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp to shape what became the hit musical Movin’ Out. He gave over 1\,000 performances in the lead role\, and received both Grammy and Tony award nominations.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/michael-cavanaugh-music/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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