Paul Cracchiolo
Producer/Musical Director
 

Paul is an authentic Southern Californian and long-time resident of the Coachella Valley.  Classically trained, Paul started his career as a piano accompanist for musical theatre productions throughout the West Coast.  He has performed with such musical dignitaries as Engelbert Humperdinck,

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Donna Theodore, Carrie St. Louis,

Dame Edna Everage/Barry Humphries, Abi Carter,

Nancy Wilson, Howard Keel, Katherine Jenkins, Ruta Lee, Kaye Ballard, Bruce Vilanch, and the late, great

Bob Newhart.  Paul recently performed George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Coachella Valley Symphony and was the opening act for Diane Schuur live in concert.  He has worked with the McCallum Theatre Education Program and the McCallum’s Open Call Talent Project as Musical Director now for more than 25 years.  He’s excited to bring this living tribute of Linda Ronstadt to life.  What an honor to relive her musical talent, authenticity, and genius.  Thanks to all who have come on this journey.