John Soltes, Editor in Chief of independant newspaper “The Leader” had a recent chat with Wood-Ridge native Danny Rutigliano who currently plays Schmelkey in Cirque du Soleil’s BANANA SHPEEL, a twist on Vaudeville.
After performing for 13 years as Timon in “The Lion King” — both on Broadway and in Los Angeles — Rutigliano has now made the jump to a world of acrobats, clowns and vaudeville. “This is such a great situation and a great role and it’s a fun role, too,” Rutigliano said recently during a phone interview. “The show has such a vaudeville sensibility, which is something I love to do.”
“You’re coming to see my show,” Rutilgliano said of his character. “It’s kind of like a show within a show. I’m always speaking to the audience and welcoming them and introducing the next big entertainment act. It’s a variety show, a Broadway show, a Cirque show. It’s very different from anything I’ve been involved in.”
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