Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts, and direction by Tony-winner David Cromer. The musical is set to feature Taylor’s 1970 hit, “Fire & Rain,” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was included on the singer’s 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards. The debut date for the musical and the theatre location for the production have yet to be announced. The 77-year-old singer is also preparing to embark on his 2025 summer tour, which is scheduled to start on May 5 in Phoenix and will conclude on July 1 in Gilford, New Hampshire. (Billboard)
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Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts, and direction by Tony-winner David Cromer. The musical is set to feature Taylor's 1970 hit, "Fire & Rain," which peaked…
James Taylor’s Songs Will Be Featured In Forthcoming Musical, ‘Fire & Rain’
Fire & Rain, a jukebox-style musical based on the songs of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor, is currently in development. The project will feature a story written by Tony-winning playwright/actor Tracy Letts, and direction by Tony-winner David Cromer. The musical is set to feature Taylor’s 1970 hit, “Fire & Rain,” which peaked…