Rick Faugno Brings PLAY IT COOL to 54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Rick Faugno, veteran of 6 Broadway shows, as he makes his Feinstein's/54 Below debut in Play It Cool on Thursday, May 17 at 9:30pm. Rick brings back the old school essence of Sammy Davis, Jr. with singing, dancing, instrument playing, an impression or two, and a good laugh. Join Rick as he takes us back into the era of the all-around entertainer. He'll sing some of the great (and sometimes forgotten) songs in jazz and music theater history.

The evening features musical direction by Logan Medland (A Bronx Tale), pianist, composer, and music director. His previous credits include Dr. Zhivago, both national tours of Jersey Boys, A Christmas Story, Cats and Crazy for You. His first musical for which he wrote book, lyrics and score was Fingers and Toes a three-cast backstage comedy which debuted at NYMF in 2010. It has had three regional productions since. He is also the composer for a chamber musical about Rita Hayworth which had its debut last fall in England at the Canal Theater in London.

Rick Faugno in Play It Cool runs at Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Thursday, May 17 at 9:30pm. There is a $25-$35 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

MORE ABOUT Rick Faugno

Rick has been performing professionally since the age of 12, when he made his Broadway debut in The Will Rogers Follies as Will Rogers, Jr. His career has seen him perform on Broadway 6 times, as well as all across the country, at the most prestigious theaters, including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center.

He has been awarded as a singer, a dancer and an actor, across multiple platforms. He was awarded 'Best Singer' for his performance as Frankie Valli, in the original Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys, he was given a Fred Astaire Award for his performance as a Porter in On The 20th Century on Broadway and he received the Best Performance award at the Orlando Film Festival for his portrayal of Alexander in the film Virgin Alexander. He was also recently nominated for an IRNE award for his take on Eddie Ryan in the musical Funny Girl, at North Shore Theater.

Last Year, with his wife, Joyce Chittick, he co-directed, co-choreographed, and starred in the Frank Sinatra musical My Way at the Ivoryton Playhouse. He was also recently seen in the world Broadway premiere of Roman Holiday in San Francisco and as 'Al", in A Chorus Line, at the MUNY in St. Louis. He was recently seen in 'Hey! Look Me Over!' at Encores! and he will be returning to Broadway next year.

Rick performs his one-man shows, in the tradition of Sammy Davis Jr., across the country and on cruise ships. He was named Best Off-Strip Performer, as well as Best Lounge Act, while in Las Vegas.

On TV, he has been seen in: "The Following," "The Newsroom," "Conan O'Brien," "America's Got Talent," and the Tony Awards. On film, he's been seen in Looking For an Echo, Every Little Step, and starred in the award-winning indie Virgin Alexander.

MORE ABOUT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage.

In their description of the venue, The New York Times writes, "Feinstein's/54 Below has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat in the house. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs."

Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $5-$105. 54Below.com/Feinsteins

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