Rick Faugno's professional career in the entertainment industry commenced at the tender age of 12, when he landed the role of Will Rogers, Jr. in the Broadway production of "Will Rogers Follies". This marked the beginning of his journey in the world of acting and theatre, which would eventually lead him to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University.
Following his academic pursuits, Faugno's career took off, with a string of memorable performances in notable shows such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Fosse", "Wonderful Town", and "Conversations with My Father" on Broadway. He also had the privilege of being part of national tours of "The Boy Friend", directed by the legendary Julie Andrews, and "Jersey Boys", where he played the critically acclaimed role of Frankie Valli.
In 2009, Faugno was honored with the title of 'Best Singer in Las Vegas' by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He continued to showcase his talents by releasing a standards-influenced songbook, "Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)", in 2010. The following year, he created the New Classic Vegas one-man show, "Body & Soul", at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Faugno's impressive resume also includes appearances on various television programs, including the Tony Awards, America's Got Talent, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and LIVE! with Regis and Kelly. In addition, he won the award for 'Best Performance' at the Orlando Film Festival in October 2011, for his portrayal of Alexander Mann in the film "Virgin Alexander".
