James Taylor is partnering with writer Tracy Letts and director David Cromer on a stage musical, 'Fire and Rain.'

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,