Johnny Mercer
Also Credited As: John Mercer
Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)
Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA
Latest News on Johnny Mercer:
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove (Jan 24, 2025)
Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE (Jan 23, 2025)
Tickets on Sale Now for The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall (Jan 22, 2025)
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove (Jan 24, 2025)
Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE (Jan 23, 2025)
Tickets on Sale Now for The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall (Jan 22, 2025)
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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
Toni Tennille To Lead HELLO, DOLLY! at Yavapai College Performance Hall in Prescott, AZ
by Team BWW - 2022-08-26 11:50:29
WATCH: Hannah Corneau Stars in 'Getting Closer' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-03 12:10:46
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-23 14:39:34
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Ebony Reptertory Theatre
by Gigi Gervais - 2021-11-20 11:12:29
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by Alan Henry - 2021-08-09 16:39:40
VIDEO: Seth Sikes Creates Parody Music Video in Honor of Fire Island
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-01 17:43:23
VIDEO: Donna Lynn, Sara Cooper, and Lynne Shankel Talk as Part of Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-15 06:42:22
VIDEO: The Lazours Perform a Jam Session For New York Theatre Workshop
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-27 07:02:57
VIDEO: Watch Geffen Playhouse Alumn Benjamin Scheuer Sing 'Weather the Storm'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-03-25 15:46:54
News
Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.
Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE
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 Just in Time for Jule Styne.
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 Just in Time for Jule Styne.
Tickets on Sale Now for The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall
Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala taking place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala taking place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Musician, Composer Veronica Mansour To Perform At Adelphi PAC
Composer, musician and artist and Jonathan Larson Grant winner Veronica Mansour will perform original music at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center. Learn more!
Composer, musician and artist and Jonathan Larson Grant winner Veronica Mansour will perform original music at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center. Learn more!
Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.
Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.
Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean's New Musical MAIDEN VOYAGE Will Have Workshop at The Kiln Theatre
New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.
New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE U.S. Tour Kicks Off March 16, 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is hitting the road this spring! The tour will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is hitting the road this spring! The tour will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.
GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Kicks Off 2025 U.S. Tour in March
Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.
Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.
JERRY'S GIRLS Opens At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center In January
The Pompano Players third offering in their inaugural season is Jerry's Girls, a musical revue that honors the life and work of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman.
The Pompano Players third offering in their inaugural season is Jerry's Girls, a musical revue that honors the life and work of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman.
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano
The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!
The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
Trey Anastasio to Embark on Solo Acoustic Tour
Trey Anastasio has announced plans for a very special solo acoustic run. The tour gets underway March 8, 2025 at Springfield, MA’s Symphony Hall and then visits US theatres and concert halls through early April.
Trey Anastasio has announced plans for a very special solo acoustic run. The tour gets underway March 8, 2025 at Springfield, MA’s Symphony Hall and then visits US theatres and concert halls through early April.
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
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 Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
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 Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
THE LESSON Comes to Ars Nova Next Month
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
The New York Pops To Honor Diane Warren At 42nd Birthday Gala
The New York Pops will celebrate its 42nd birthday by honoring songwriter Diane Warren at a gala event on April 28, 2025, at Carnegie Hall, featuring performances and tributes.
The New York Pops will celebrate its 42nd birthday by honoring songwriter Diane Warren at a gala event on April 28, 2025, at Carnegie Hall, featuring performances and tributes.
Staci Griesbach Drops Original Holiday Single 'Be My Santa Tonight'
Vocalist Staci Griesbach has dropped a fresh, new holiday single featuring original music and lyrics called “Be My Santa Tonight,” blending together Mariah Carey holiday feels with Meghan Trainor-like playful lyrics. Listen to the festive single now!
Vocalist Staci Griesbach has dropped a fresh, new holiday single featuring original music and lyrics called “Be My Santa Tonight,” blending together Mariah Carey holiday feels with Meghan Trainor-like playful lyrics. Listen to the festive single now!
Review: Lucky Are Those Who Caught THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY at Carnegie Hall
THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY was another trip through songs famous and not so famous with Michael Feinstein in fine form, as usual. This has got to be far and away one of the most enjoyable educational Michael Feinstein-led trips through Broadway history.
THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY was another trip through songs famous and not so famous with Michael Feinstein in fine form, as usual. This has got to be far and away one of the most enjoyable educational Michael Feinstein-led trips through Broadway history.
Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY
Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.
Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
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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