Born in his father Giacomo’s theater, he learned the art of Cunto from Peppino Celano, the last “traditional” cuntista. He innovated and surpassed the nineteenth-century tradition, fusing tradition and innovation, founding the company “Figli d’Arte Cuticchio” in 1971 and opening his theater in the heart of Palermo in 1973. Together with Salvo Licata and Carlo Quartucci he created “Guided tour of Opera dei Pupi” (1989), marking the transition to the big stage and integrating puppets and actors. Cuticchio experiments with contemporary theatre, collaborating with cinema, dance and music. Among his collaborations, names such as Coppola, Tornatore, Turturro and Crialese stand out. He has received numerous awards, including the UBU Prize (1998 and 2019) and the De Sica Prize (2013). In 2018, he was appointed Commander of the Republic by President Sergio Mattarella. He has published several books, including “To arms, knights!” (2017) and “We are Palermo” (2018). In 2022, he receives an honorary degree from Roma Tre, followed by a second degree from the University of Palermo in 2024.