James Taylor‘s hits are inspiring a brand new stage musical known as “Fireplace and Rain.” The singer and songwriter has lined up some main expertise within the effort. Tracy Letts, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of “August: Osage County” and “The Minutes,” got here up with an authentic story for the present, whereas Tony winner David Cromer, whose credit embrace “The Band’s Go to,” is lined as much as direct the manufacturing.

Taylor is the newest in a protracted line of artists to get the stage remedy. Latest examples embrace “MJ: The Musical,” which checked out Michael Jackson’s life and work, “Ain’t Too Proud,” which explored the catalog of the Temptations, and “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” All of them had Broadway runs of varied lengths, with “MJ” nonetheless attracting crowds three years after it opened.

Taylor actually has a protracted record of basic songs to attract on, together with “Carolina in My Thoughts,” “Candy Child James,” “Mexico” and the title tune “Fireplace and Rain.” He’s additionally identified for his covers of different artists’ work, together with Carole King’s “You’ve Acquired a Good friend” and “How Candy It Is (To Be Beloved by You).”

“Fireplace and Rain” is described as being in early improvement. Producers on the challenge embrace Gail Berman, Sam Feldman, Michael Gorfaine and Jimmy Nederlander, who’re engaged on the present in affiliation with Frank Marshall and Jere Harris. Common administration will probably be overseen by Bespoke Theatricals.

Letts and Cromer beforehand labored collectively on “Bug” and “Man From Nebraska.” Cromer is presently represented this season with the brand new musical “Useless Outlaw” and the play “Good Night time, and Good Luck,” a sizzling ticket as a result of George Clooney is making his Broadway debut.