Washington D.C., [USA], March 18 (ANI): The six-time Grammy Award-winning artist James Taylor 'S songs will be included in a project titled "Fire & Rain," penned by Tony and Pulitzer Prize recipient. Tracy Letts According to The Hollywood Reporter.
It will be helmed by Tony Award victor David Cromer.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show is still in the initial development phase, and no production schedule has been released yet. 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 name of the show originates from Taylor's famous song, "Fire and Rain," which debuted in 1970 as part of his second studio album, Sweet Baby James.
It climbed to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The renowned artist, who has won six Grammy Awards and is known for hits like 'You’ve Got a Friend' and 'Sweet Baby James,' has never before had their song collection featured in significant theater productions, 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," each of which has been transformed into a movie. Additionally, he created "Superior Donuts," which was turned into a television series.
He has additionally received a Tony Award for playing George in the revamped version of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and has appeared in movies like "Lady Bird," "Little Women," "The Post," and more recently in "Saturday Night," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Regarding Cromer, he helmed productions such as "Bug" and "Man from Nebraska," along with the 2009 Off-Broadway revival of "Our Town." Additionally, he was at the helm of "The Band's Visit" on Broadway, earning him a Tony Award for Best Direction.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, he is presently helming "Good Night, and GoodLuck," featuring George Clooney, at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. (ANI)
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