- As a teenager, Michael Gruber was a professional diver. When Michael was only 14, he was ranked second in the world.
- Considers the Cats video to be the signature of his career.
- Attended the University of Michigan on an athletic scholarship. When he didn't make the Olympic trials to compete for diving, he decided to devote his time to music. He then transferred to the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati.
- While filming the Cats video in London, he had dinner with Andrew Lloyd Weber and Sarah Brightman who encouraged him to keep writing.
- Has two older sisters and one older brother. He is the only member of his family who is an actor and singer.
- Graduated from Indian Hills High School in Cincinnati Ohio, Class of 1982.
- Studied with the same dance teacher as Madonna in college.
- While performing in the final company of A Chorus Line on Broadway, he tore a stomach muscle when performing an acrobatic stunt. Because of the injury, Michael had to take a break for two weeks. When he returned to the show, he didn't miss a performance for the next six months.
- Michael played Mike Cass in the final company of a Chorus Line on Broadway. At his final performance after he sang "I Can Do That", the audience applauded for over a minute.
- Has composed three different musicals with frequent collaborator Jennifer Allen.
- Great aunt was an opera singer.
- His parents still live in the same house he grew up in as a child and teenager in Cincinatti.
- Starring in the play 'Godspell' at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. Michael is portraying Jesus. (June 2006)
- Is often compared to Gene Kelly in his performances. They both have played Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain.
- He was also playing the role of Munkustrap in Cats when it broke the record for the longest running show on Broadway.
- Is also a writer and a composer.
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