Grammy Winner James Taylor's Hits Take Center Stage in "Fire & Rain" Movie

Washington D.C., [USA], March 18 (ANI): The six-time Grammy Award-winning artist James Taylor 'Songs will be featured in a project called "Fire & Rain," penned by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Tony.' Tracy Letts According to The Hollywood Reporter.

It will be helmed by Tony Award-winning director David Cromer.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show is still in the initial development phase, with no announcement made regarding a production schedule. The project will be funded by Gail Berman, Sam Feldman, Michael Gorfaine, and Broadway theater proprietor Jimmy Nederlander.

It will be in collaboration with Frank Marshall and Jere Harris.

The show's title originates from Taylor's famous song, "Fire and Rain," which debuted in 1970 on his second album, Sweet Baby James.

The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This six-time Grammy Award winner, known for hits like 'You've Got a Friend' and 'Sweet Baby James,' has never before had their music catalog featured in a significant theater production, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Nonetheless, two tracks from his album Flag were included in the musical Working.

Pulitzer laureate Letts penned the highly praised play "August: Osage County," along with "Killer Joe" and "Bug," all of which were later turned into movies. Additionally, he created "Superior Donuts," which has been adapted for television.

He has additionally received a Tony Award for playing George in the restored version of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and has appeared in movies like "Lady Bird," "Little Women," "The Post," and more lately in "Saturday Night," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Regarding Cromer, he helmed productions such as "Bug" and "Man from Nebraska," along with directing the 2009 Off-Broadway revival of "Our Town." Additionally, he was awarded a Tony for his excellent direction in "The Band's Visit" on Broadway.

The Hollywood Reporter states that he is presently helming "Good Night, and GoodLuck," featuring George Clooney, at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. (ANI)