A new musical featuring the songs of James Taylor is in development. The project, entitled Fire & Rain, will feature an original story written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and direction by Tony Award winner David Cromer.

Songs by James Taylor will serve as the backbone for a new musical, which is in the early development stages. On Monday, it was announced that Fire and Rain - featuring Taylor's music - will feature an original story written by Tracy Letts and a play directed by David Cromer.

Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond — step aside. The next musical icon to turn their songs into a stage musical will be James Taylor. Taylor's songs will fuel “Fire & Rain,” a musical announced Monday,