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Also Credited As: John Mercer

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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Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musical Photo
Drama Club Reveals 2026 Residency Cohort ​Selecting 32 Teams to Develop New Musicals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Drama Club has revealed the official artist selections for its 2026 summer residencies at Drama Club Camp. Chosen from an unprecedented pool of applicants - this year’s pool reflects a massive global demand for high-level creative development.
Cabaret Roundup: March 2-8- Lillias White, Linda Eder & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: March 2-8- Lillias White, Linda Eder & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 2, 2026

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.
Best Cabaret in March 2026: Elizabeth Gillies, Linda Eder, Todd Glass & More Photo
Best Cabaret in March 2026: Elizabeth Gillies, Linda Eder, Todd Glass & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!
Kupferberg Center for the Arts to Present MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNE Photo
Kupferberg Center for the Arts to Present MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Kupferberg Center for the Arts will present MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT at Colden Auditorium on Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. The concert features Michael Feinstein alongside the Carnegie Hall Ensemble in a program honoring the legacy of Tony Bennett.
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 23-March 1- Dianna Agron, Michael Feinstein, Christine Pedi & Mo Photo
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 23-March 1- Dianna Agron, Michael Feinstein, Christine Pedi & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026

We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
Kevin Kelly to Present ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE WINTER PARK STAGE Photo
Kevin Kelly to Present ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE WINTER PARK STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Local favorite Mr. Kevin Kelly will take to the Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to present his latest solo cabaret - On the Atchison, Topeka and the Winter Park Stage.
THE SNOW GOOSE Writers to Receive Jonathan Larson Grant Photo
THE SNOW GOOSE Writers to Receive Jonathan Larson Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed that Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, award-winning writers of Goodspeed’s upcoming world premiere production of The Snow Goose, are recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant.
Frank Dain To Reprise A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING At Don't Tell Mama Photo
Frank Dain To Reprise A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Award-winning vocalist Frank Dain will present 'A CELEBRATION 24 YEARS IN THE MAKING' at Don't Tell Mama on March 1, celebrating his latest album and honoring his late husband.
Listen: 'To Be Remembered' From THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904 Musical Photo
Listen: 'To Be Remembered' From THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904 Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

A new original song, 'To Be Remembered,' from the upcoming musical The (Disaster) Marathon of 1904 has been released. Listen to it now, performed by Blake Roman as Frederick Lorz.
Alexandra Silber’s AFTER ANATEVKA, PROUD MARYS Included in Prospect Musicals’ IGN Photo
Alexandra Silber’s AFTER ANATEVKA, PROUD MARYS Included in Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the return of the IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events, launching with musicalized book reading of Alexandra Silber’s After Anatevka, and concluding with a concert of the genre-bending new pop musical Proud Marys, presented in partnership with National Asian Artists Project.
Steve Martin Joins Steep Canyon Rangers on New Single; Tour Dates Revealed Photo
Steve Martin Joins Steep Canyon Rangers on New Single; Tour Dates Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

Bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have partnered with Steve Martin on the third track unveiled from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Next Act. Check it out now.
Arbender Robinson, Chris Anderson and More Join Lineup for Abby Payne's THE GUNFIGHTE Photo
Arbender Robinson, Chris Anderson and More Join Lineup for Abby Payne's THE GUNFIGHTER MEETS HIS MATCH! at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2026

A new presentation of Abby Payne’s new musical The Gunfighter Meets His Match! will take place at 54 Below on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30pm. This special one-night only concert presentation will spotlight new music performed by creator/composer/writer Abby Payne, along with her full band and special guests.
Best Cabaret in February 2026: Patti LuPone, Isaac Mizrahi, Tony Danza & More Photo
Best Cabaret in February 2026: Patti LuPone, Isaac Mizrahi, Tony Danza & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
Listen: Matt Von Roderick Drops Cover of Jerome Kern's 'I’m Old Fashioned' Photo
Listen: Matt Von Roderick Drops Cover of Jerome Kern's 'I’m Old Fashioned'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick has shared a new single, his version of the jazz classic “I’m Old Fashioned,' originally written by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Check it out here.
The Robey Theatre Company to Present a Staged Reading of MEDEA Photo
The Robey Theatre Company to Present a Staged Reading of MEDEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Robey Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Medea, adapted by Countee Cullen, at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. This classic drama explores themes of revenge and betrayal.
Tracy Lawrence to Embark on 2026 Headlining 'No Alibis Tour' Photo
Tracy Lawrence to Embark on 2026 Headlining 'No Alibis Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Country music icon and philanthropist Tracy Lawrence will embark on his headlining 2026 No Alibis Tour, which will hit many cities across America for the newly announced first leg.
Listen: Vocalist Martin Bonventre Releases Debut EP 'Swingin' in a New Dimension' Photo
Listen: Vocalist Martin Bonventre Releases Debut EP 'Swingin' in a New Dimension'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Musical theater performer Martin Bonventre has released his debut EP, Swingin' in a New Dimension. Listen to the recording, which features eight of Bonventre's favorite songs culled from film and Broadway theater classics and pop.
Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove Photo
Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays Photo
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 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 On the Sunny Side of Dorothy Fields on Sunday, February 8th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
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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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