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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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Newport NewWorks Unveils Lineup for Summer 2026 Musical Theater Festival Photo
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.
Video: Watch Brandi Carlile Perform 'Church & State' on THE LATE SHOW Photo
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.
Review: Lorna Luft "Eliminates the Negative" at The Laurie Beechman Theater Photo
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.
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
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.
Leanne Morgan to Bring THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR to The Fabulous Fox Theatre Photo
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.
Neil Diamond Returns with 'Wild At Heart' Album in May Photo
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.
Emy Coligado, Dorcas Leung and More Join YOKO'S HUSBAND'S KILLER'S JAPANESE WIFE, GLO Photo
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.
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Photo
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.
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood Will Perform in Concert at the BayCare Sound Photo
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood Will Perform in Concert at the BayCare Sound
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

GRAMMY winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Famer John Fogerty will extend his Legacy Tour into 2026. Fogerty has announced a string of dates with Steve Winwood in September.
Craig Carnelia to Direct WORKING at Stephens College This March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026

Tony-nominated composer Craig Carnelia will direct a new production of WORKING at Stephens College, featuring an updated musical lineup including Lin-Manuel Miranda. The show runs from March 18-20 at the Conservatory for the Performing Arts.
Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2 Photo
Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Cabaret Classics will release 'Toast of the Town, Vol. 2,' the second big band album from Boston-based vocalist Brian De Lorenzo, available on CD and streaming on all mainstream digital platforms.
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.
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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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