James Taylor's Music to Inspire New Jukebox Musical 'Fire and Rain'

The production, in early development, features an original story by Tracy Letts and direction by David Cromer, exploring themes central to Taylor's iconic songs.

• The jukebox musical 'Fire and Rain' will draw from James Taylor's extensive discography, including his 1970 hit of the same name.
• Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts is crafting an original story, with Tony Award winner David Cromer directing.
• The production is being developed by a team of producers, including Gail Berman, Sam Feldman, Michael Gorfaine, and Jimmy Nederlander.
• The musical will explore themes such as addiction, love, loss, heartbreak, spiritual connection, and family, reflecting the emotional depth of Taylor's music.
• Currently in early development, no timeline has been announced for the staging of the musical.

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