Rick Faugno
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Rick Faugno has been performing professionally since the age of 12 when
he played Will Rogers, Jr. in "Will Rogers Follies" on Broadway. Faugno
went on to study acting and theatre, and earned a bachelor of fine arts
degree from New York University. Since, his career has included such
memorable shows as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Fosse," "Wonderful
Town," and "Conversations with My Father" on Broadway, as well as
national tours of "The Boy Friend," directed by Julie Andrews and
"Jersey Boys," in the critically acclaimed role of Frankie Valli. In
2009, Faugno was named 'Best Singer in Las Vegas' by Las Vegas
Review-Journal. In 2010, Faugno showcased a standards-influenced
songbook in "Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)" and in 2011, created the
New Classic Vegas one man show, "Body & Soul" at the Las Vegas Hilton.
He's appeared on television programs including the Tony Awards,
America's Got Talent, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and LIVE! with Regis
and Kelly. In October 2011, Faugno won the award for 'Best Performance'
at the Orlando Film Festival for his portrayal of Alexander Mann in
"Virgin Alexander."