Johnny Mercer
Also Credited As: John Mercer
Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA
Latest News on Johnny Mercer:
- HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY to Make Edinburgh Fringe DebutJun 12, 2026
- Review: LOU BLACKWELL AND THE FRENCH SET – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival CentreJun 8, 2026
- Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of ProductionsJun 3, 2026
Photos
Movies
Old Man Rhythm
[ 1935 ] Colonel
[ 1935 ] Colonel
To Beat the Band
[ 1935 ] Member of the Band
[ 1935 ] Member of the Band
Varsity Show
[ 1937 ] music and lyrics by
[ 1937 ] music and lyrics by
Mr. Chump
[ 1938 ] lyrics
[ 1938 ] lyrics
Naughty But Nice
[ 1939 ] lyrics
[ 1939 ] lyrics
You'll Find Out
[ 1940 ] lyrics by - as John Mercer
[ 1940 ] lyrics by - as John Mercer
The Fleet's In
[ 1942 ] songwriter
[ 1942 ] songwriter
The Sky's the Limit
[ 1943 ] lyrics by
[ 1943 ] lyrics by
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
[ 1954 ] lyrics by
[ 1954 ] lyrics by
Merry Andrew
[ 1958 ] lyricist
[ 1958 ] lyricist
Li'l Abner
[ 1959 ] lyricist
[ 1959 ] lyricist
Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] lyrics
[ 1967 ] lyrics
Darling Lili
[ 1970 ] lyricist
[ 1970 ] lyricist
Paesano: A Voice in the Night
[ 1975 ] lyricist
[ 1975 ] lyricist
The Best of Vecírek
[ 1992 ] music
[ 1992 ] music
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Johnny Mercer, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Videos
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-20 13:00:20
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-17 17:29:26
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-16 16:22:46
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 21:16:35
VIDEO: First Look At 'Part of the Sound' from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-10-25 23:40:19
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'I Am... I Said' From A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 11:10:45
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-04-02 11:00:43
News
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Following its acclaimed off-Broadway run, HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY heads to Edinburgh Fringe for its UK premiere, presented by Klif Entertainment at Underbelly George Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Following its acclaimed off-Broadway run, HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY heads to Edinburgh Fringe for its UK premiere, presented by Klif Entertainment at Underbelly George Square.
Review: LOU BLACKWELL AND THE FRENCH SET – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 8, 2026
The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.
by Barry Lenny - Jun 8, 2026
The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.
Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
Nikki Renée Daniels and More to Join GOTTA RIGHT TO SING HAROLD ARLEN at Dizzy’s Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
Best Cabaret in Summer 2026: Megan Hilty, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.
Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026
BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026
BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series
John Philip to Present POSITIVITY REIGNS...SAY YES! at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
xIn celebration of 2026 Pride Week, Don’t Tell Mama will present MAC Award winning vocalist John Philip in Positivity Reigns...Say Yes! for two performances this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
xIn celebration of 2026 Pride Week, Don’t Tell Mama will present MAC Award winning vocalist John Philip in Positivity Reigns...Say Yes! for two performances this summer.
Michael Feinstein Will Perform at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominee Michael Feinstein will perform for one night only at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, bringing his celebrated Great American Songbook repertoire to the stage.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominee Michael Feinstein will perform for one night only at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, bringing his celebrated Great American Songbook repertoire to the stage.
Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.
The Grammy Museum Launching New Grammy Hall of Fame Exhibit
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
The Grammy Museum is launching Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings, a new ongoing exhibit that showcases the Grammy Hall of Fame, which has inducted more than 1,100 historically significant recordings since 1973 that are 25 years or older.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
The Grammy Museum is launching Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings, a new ongoing exhibit that showcases the Grammy Hall of Fame, which has inducted more than 1,100 historically significant recordings since 1973 that are 25 years or older.
DELTA BLUE Musical To Hold Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The new musical DELTA BLUE, produced by Tamara Tunie and directed by Kent Gash, will present an invite-only industry showing in New York featuring Donald Webber Jr., Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, and NaTasha Yvette Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The new musical DELTA BLUE, produced by Tamara Tunie and directed by Kent Gash, will present an invite-only industry showing in New York featuring Donald Webber Jr., Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, and NaTasha Yvette Williams.
SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL to Receive Dance Workshop at PCPA & Cal Poly SLO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Jesse J. Sanchez and choreographer Marissa Herrera will serve as artists-in-residence at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, workshopping movement for SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL in partnership with PCPA, culminating in an informal presentation.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Jesse J. Sanchez and choreographer Marissa Herrera will serve as artists-in-residence at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, workshopping movement for SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL in partnership with PCPA, culminating in an informal presentation.
Newport NewWorks Unveils Lineup for Summer 2026 Musical Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival will return this summer, featuring three new musicals, including STUPID. A genius new musical by Benjamin Scheuer and Simon Scheuer, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival will return this summer, featuring three new musicals, including STUPID. A genius new musical by Benjamin Scheuer and Simon Scheuer, and more.
Video: Watch Brandi Carlile Perform 'Church & State' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
Brandi Carlile visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano as well as a cover of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” Check out both performances here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
Brandi Carlile visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano as well as a cover of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” Check out both performances here.
Review: Lorna Luft "Eliminates the Negative" at The Laurie Beechman Theater
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 30, 2026
Star Lorna Luft, one of Judy Garland's daughters, returrns to the Beechman on 4/25, 5/21 and 6/27. She doesn’t just “accentuate the positive”—she embodies it. Read a review of the 3/27 show.
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 30, 2026
Star Lorna Luft, one of Judy Garland's daughters, returrns to the Beechman on 4/25, 5/21 and 6/27. She doesn’t just “accentuate the positive”—she embodies it. Read a review of the 3/27 show.
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.
Leanne Morgan to Bring THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR to The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Leanne Morgan's “The Time of Our Lives Tour”, is coming to 32 markets across the United States that includes a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Leanne Morgan's “The Time of Our Lives Tour”, is coming to 32 markets across the United States that includes a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Neil Diamond Returns with 'Wild At Heart' Album in May
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.
Emy Coligado, Dorcas Leung and More Join YOKO'S HUSBAND'S KILLER'S JAPANESE WIFE, GLORIA in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Neen Williams-Teramachi will present a concert performance of Brandy Hoang Collier (book), Clare Fuyuko Bierman (lyrics), and Erika Ji (composer)’s Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Neen Williams-Teramachi will present a concert performance of Brandy Hoang Collier (book), Clare Fuyuko Bierman (lyrics), and Erika Ji (composer)’s Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Johnny Mercer written?
Johnny Mercer has written 25 shows including Blackbirds of 1936 (Lyricist), Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1939 (Lyricist), Swingin' The Dream (Lyricist), Walk With Music (Lyricist), St. Louis Woman (Lyricist), Texas, Li'l Darlin' (Lyricist), Top Banana (Composer/Lyricist), Li'l Abner (Lyricist), Saratoga (Lyricist), Foxy (Lyricist), The Harold Arlen Songbook (Lyricist), The Good Companions (Lyricist), Dancin' (Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Lyricist), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Lyricist), 42nd Street (Lyricist), Dream (Source Material), Fosse (Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Mostly Sondheim (Lyricist), Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Lyricist), Never Gonna Dance (Lyricist), Breakfast at Tiffany's (Composer/Lyricist), Come Fly Away (Lyricist).
What awards has Johnny Mercer been nominated for?
Johnny Mercer has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the show "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers".
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