About the artist
Mike Faist is an American actor, singer and dancer who first became widely known through musical theatre before crossing over into film. He made his professional debut in 2012, appearing in the original Broadway casts of «Newsies» and «The Unspeakable Act», early roles that showcased the triple-threat skill set — acting, singing, dancing — that would define his career.
His breakout came with the role of Connor Murphy in the acclaimed Broadway musical «Dear Evan Hansen», a performance that earned him significant critical attention and helped establish him as one of the more compelling voices to emerge from contemporary musical theatre. He later moved into film, notably starring as Riff in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 adaptation of «West Side Story», a role that further raised his profile and demonstrated his ability to carry both the dramatic and musical demands of a production.
Faist’s recorded output largely traces back to his stage and screen work rather than a conventional solo music career, with songs like «Sincerely, Me» and «Jet Song» reflecting his roots in musical theatre rather than pop. His trajectory places him among a generation of performers who move fluidly between Broadway and Hollywood, bringing a theatrical sensibility to film roles.