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Rick Faugno moved to Vegas from New York City to join the original cast of “Jersey Boys” Las Vegas show in 2006. Throughout his tenure this actor, singer, dancer, and Broadway veteran with the critically-acclaimed show, Faugno learned his way around the city and felt an immediate connection with the community.

Along with his partner at the time, Joyce Chittick, who has since become his wife, Faugno developed a sense of home in Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas is different from any city in the world,” stated Faugno. “There is so much unique talent, so many cultures, so much energy, so much entertainment… it’s awe-inspiring when taking it all in. Joyce is a performer too and we both love to be surrounded by the energy and inspiration the city offers.”

Faugno and his wife bought their Las Vegas home in December of 2010. “We knew we wanted to stay in town – even once I leave ‘Jersey Boys,’” continued Faugno. “I knew I wanted to spread my wings and collaborate with some of the most amazing performers I’ve met, and create a one man show here. I wanted Las Vegas to be the place.”

Whether he’s performing 60’s rock in “Jersey Boys” or New Classic Vegas hits in his current one man show, “Body & Soul,” the local and visiting audiences appreciate the nostalgia mixed with unique collaborations, according to Faugno.

Faugno performs every Monday during “Body & Soul” at 8:30 p.m. in Shimmer Cabaret at the Las Vegas Hilton. Tickets are $29 and $39 (plus tax and service charge) and can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office or by logging onto www.lvhilton.com or by phone at (702) 732-5755 or (800) 222-5361. Fans can join Rick Faugno’s Fan Page on Facebook and follow on Twitter .

ABOUT RICK FAUGNO
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 2010, Faugno showcased a standards-influenced songbook in “Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)” and is currently the star of the New Classic Vegas one man show, “Body & Soul,” at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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