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Johnny Mercer

Also Credited As: John Mercer

Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)

Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA

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Old Man Rhythm
[ 1935 ] Colonel
To Beat the Band
[ 1935 ] Member of the Band
Varsity Show
[ 1937 ] music and lyrics by
Mr. Chump
[ 1938 ] lyrics
Naughty But Nice
[ 1939 ] lyrics
You'll Find Out
[ 1940 ] lyrics by - as John Mercer
The Fleet's In
[ 1942 ] songwriter
The Sky's the Limit
[ 1943 ] lyrics by
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
[ 1954 ] lyrics by
Merry Andrew
[ 1958 ] lyricist
Li'l Abner
[ 1959 ] lyricist
Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] lyrics
Darling Lili
[ 1970 ] lyricist
Paesano: A Voice in the Night
[ 1975 ] lyricist
The Best of Vecírek
[ 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

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Rodgers And Hart Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center In April Photo
Rodgers And Hart Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

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 Isn't it Rodgers and Hart? on Sunday, April 6th, at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More Photo
April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Next month at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, they're presenting  a wide array of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events. See the full programming here! 
Ledisi Unveils 'The Crown' Album Release Date and Tour Details Photo
Ledisi Unveils 'The Crown' Album Release Date and Tour Details
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi is set to reign supreme with the release of her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Crown. Her album tour will kick off May 28 in Baltimore, MD.
Review: The New York Pops Celebrate 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall Photo
Review: The New York Pops Celebrate 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 17, 2025

On Friday March 14, 2025, the New York Pops closed out their 2024-25 season at Carnegie Hall with 100 Years of Epic Film Scores, a celebration of music from the past century of movies, with a focus on pieces with historic significance.
Stephen Schwartz To Receive The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Prestigious Johnny Mercer Aw Photo
Stephen Schwartz To Receive The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Prestigious Johnny Mercer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Stephen Schwartz will be the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala slated for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

On the evening of her 100th birthday, legendary performer Lynne Charnay will take the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance!
Stephen Schwartz to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Photo
Stephen Schwartz to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Stephen Schwartz will be the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala slated for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILL Photo
IAMA Theatre Company Will Host Industry Presentation Workshop Of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will host an industry presentation workshop of Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Marlo Hunter this month. Learn more here!
Truth Future Bachman Will Perform Trans Day of Visibility Concert at Joe’s Pub Photo
Truth Future Bachman Will Perform Trans Day of Visibility Concert at Joe’s Pub
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

Truth Future Bachman returns to Joe’s Pub in a one-of-a-kind homecoming performance. This special event showcases music from Truth’s anthology of queer/trans superhero musicals, Shapeshifters, and features some of NYC’s finest talent.
A NIGHT OF NEW WORK By Tisch's Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduates is Coming to Photo
A NIGHT OF NEW WORK By Tisch's Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduates is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present A Night of New Work from the 2024 graduating class of NYU Tisch's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Learn how to attend.
Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse Photo
Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse In March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

Kevin Kelly takes to the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse in his latest solo cabaret, I've Heard That Song Before, on March 26 and 27, 2025 at 7:30p.m.  Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano.
Jazz Legend Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Vibrato Grill Jazz In March Photo
Jazz Legend Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Vibrato Grill Jazz In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Don't miss The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, the new show by the Tony-nominated singer-songwriter at Vibrato Grill Jazz in March. Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America's most gifted artists in pop and jazz.
Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform at Vibrato Grill Jazz Los Angeles Photo
Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform at Vibrato Grill Jazz Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Don't miss The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, the new show by the Tony-nominated singer-songwriter at Vibrato Grill Jazz. Learn more and see how to attend.
Ledisi Officially Releases New Single 'BLKWMN' Photo
Ledisi Officially Releases New Single 'BLKWMN'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi continues her reign as a voice for empowerment with the release of her latest single, 'BLKWMN,' available on all digital platforms. Listen to it now!
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Arizona Theatre Company Photo
Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Feb 23, 2025

ATC's BLUES IN THE NIGHT: It’s about feeling - pure, raw, and undeniable...if you’re looking to be wrapped up in a night of sensational voices and music that hums in your bones, this is a show to get lost in.
Jesse J. Sanchez's SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Receives Workshop Production In Cali Photo
Jesse J. Sanchez's SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Receives Workshop Production In California
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2025

Las Positas College will soon present the workshop production of Sueños: Our American Musical, an original work by award-winning composer-lyricist Jesse J. Sanchez. This production, opening on March 21, 2025, at the Mertes Center for the Arts, marks the first theatrical presentation of this deeply personal and culturally significant piece.
Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and More to Join The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala Photo
Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and More to Join The New York Pops 42nd Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Notable guest artists including Shoshana Bean, Micaela Diamond and more will join The New York Pops' 42nd Birthday Gala, Words and Music: Diane Warren. Learn who else is staring and see how to purchase tickets.
ONE FOR MY BABY Comes to All Roads Theatre Company Photo
ONE FOR MY BABY Comes to All Roads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s 2025 Season will kick off with the World Premiere musical ONE FOR MY BABY next month. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!
Interview: Charles Busch's MY LEADING LADIES at 54 Below Honors Women In His Life Photo
Interview: Charles Busch's MY LEADING LADIES at 54 Below Honors Women In His Life
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 12, 2025

From March 21 to 23, Tony Award-nominated Charles Busch returns to 54 Below with My Leading Ladies, a new show of stories and songs devoted to the women who have inspired him from show business legends to the remarkable aunt who raised him.
Songwriters Hall Of Fame to Host Celebration Of Best Original Song Nominees Photo
Songwriters Hall Of Fame to Host Celebration Of Best Original Song Nominees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates this year's Oscar-nominated songwriters with the exclusive all-star virtual event, 'A Conversation with 2025 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters for Best Original Song,' viewable free.
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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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