Fire & Rain

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The music of Grammy Award Winner JAMES TAYLOR will be featured in a new stage musical titled FIRE & RAIN, featuring an original story written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner TRACY LETTS and directed by Tony Award-winner DAVID CROMER.

James Taylor's legacy is one of profound influence on American music, particularly in the genres of folk, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions. His career spans over five decades, and his impact can be felt in both the personal nature of his songs and his stylistic innovations. His deeply personal, introspective lyrics and soulful delivery helped define the era's musical landscape.

"Fire and Rain" is one of James Taylor's most iconic songs, released in 1970 on his second album Sweet Baby James. When "Fire and Rain" was released, it became a major hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It helped solidify James Taylor's career and introduce him to a wider audience. The song's vulnerability and honesty made it resonate with listeners and became one of the defining songs of his career.

Creative Team

Directed by

David Cromer

Music by

James Taylor

Book by

Tracy Letts

Team Contacts

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