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Johnny Mercer

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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American Academy Of Dramatic Arts To Develop New Musicals WINNER And MUCH ADO With La Photo
American Academy Of Dramatic Arts To Develop New Musicals WINNER And MUCH ADO With Launch Of New Works Project
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts will launch its New Works Project with readings of the original musicals WINNER and MUCH ADO. The two presentations will offer students a close look at new musical development processes guided by contemporary writers and creative teams.
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Tig Notaro Join STARSTRUCK Producing Team Photo
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Tig Notaro Join STARSTRUCK Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Tig Notaro have joined the producing team developing the new musical Starstruck as Executive Producers.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE’S TO LIFE Set For APAP 2026 Showcase At 54 Below Photo
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE’S TO LIFE Set For APAP 2026 Showcase At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

Ann Hampton Callaway will bring her new show Here’s to Life to 54 Below on January 9, 2026 as part of the APAP Showcase. The Tony-nominated singer-songwriter will perform with her award-winning trio.
Sparks & Wiry Cries To Present SPARKSLIVE SONG FESTIVAL At Symphony Space Photo
Sparks & Wiry Cries To Present SPARKSLIVE SONG FESTIVAL At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Sparks & Wiry Cries will present its sparksLIVE 2026 festival February 19–21 at Symphony Space, featuring three evenings of new art song performances and premieres.
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 20 Photo
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.
Multiple New Plays To Be Developed By Premiere Stages At Kean University Photo
Multiple New Plays To Be Developed By Premiere Stages At Kean University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Premiere Stages at Kean University has revealed that three playwrights will have new plays developed as part of the 2025 and 2026 seasons: Mala Aria by Gloria Majule, Lia Del Mar by Dacyl Acevedo, and Effa Loves Baseball by Pia Wilson.  
Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award Photo
Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.
Emily Saliers, Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton's STARSTRUCK is Coming to Bucks Coun Photo
Emily Saliers, Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton's STARSTRUCK is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse's 2026 season will launch with the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Emily Saliers, and a book by Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton.
HERMITAGE SUNSETS @ SELBY GARDENS To Feature Migdalia Cruz And Lauren Marcus In Novem Photo
HERMITAGE SUNSETS @ SELBY GARDENS To Feature Migdalia Cruz And Lauren Marcus In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” series will continue November 20, 2025, with An Evening of Scenes & Songs at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, Florida.
Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, Jane Bruce and More Led Industry Workshop of THE TURNING Photo
Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, Jane Bruce and More Led Industry Workshop of THE TURNING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

A New York workshop presentation took place for the new musical The Turning, with book, music, and lyrics by Zack Zadek, choreography by Chanel DaSilva, music direction by Geoffrey Ko. See who starred in the presentation and learn more!
Musical REY OF LIGHT To Have One Night Only Presentation at Thad Cochran Center Photo
Musical REY OF LIGHT To Have One Night Only Presentation at Thad Cochran Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a one-night-only presentation of Rey of Light. Learn more!
Review: BILLY STRICHT - ALL FOR YOU at Feinstein's At The Nikko Photo
Review: BILLY STRICHT - ALL FOR YOU at Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Steve Murray - Oct 10, 2025

Billy Stricht made his Feinstein’s at the Nikko solo debut an auspicious evening, stepping into center stage, commanding the Yamaha keys, and mesmerizing his fans with a nearly two-hour set of two dozen musical gems.
Ann Hampton Callaway Returns To Crazy Coqs With THE BEST OF ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Photo
Ann Hampton Callaway Returns To Crazy Coqs With THE BEST OF ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

Tony-nominated Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway will return to Crazy Coqs with her brand-new show, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway. The show runs for a limited four performances from 25– 29 November 2025 (not 27th).
Photos: The LineUp with Susie Mosher - September 23, 2025 at the Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: The LineUp with Susie Mosher - September 23, 2025 at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 28, 2025

See photos from the 9/23 edition of the anything-goes variety show at the Green Room 42, hosted by Susie Mosher. The bi-weekly show returns October 7.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY: AN OPERA is Coming to The Cutting Room Photo
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY: AN OPERA is Coming to The Cutting Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Cast and creatives have been revealed for one-night-only debut concert presentation of The Real Housewives of New York City: An Opera. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
NEEDTOBREATHE Adds Additional Cities to 'The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour' Photo
NEEDTOBREATHE Adds Additional Cities to 'The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, the award-winning, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE has added additional cities to their “Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour.”
Review: ANAÏS RENO QUARTET: LADY OF THE LAVENDER MIST at Dizzy's Photo
Review: ANAÏS RENO QUARTET: LADY OF THE LAVENDER MIST at Dizzy's
by Andrew Poretz - Sep 3, 2025

Rising star Anaïs Reno made a fine debut at Dizzy's on August 26th, in celebration of her latest album, 'Lady of the Lavender Mist' with her excellent trio.
AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON Comes to the CCPA Photo
AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON Comes to the CCPA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Fifty years after his passing, the music of the man who introduced 'Take the A-Train', 'Caravan', 'Sophisticated Lady', and 'Satin Doll' to popular music will be performed by the CCPA Big Band!
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ Photo
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025

The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now Photo
Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025

Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, is now available. The new album features Latin artists and Broadway stars, including Tom Kitt, Krystina Alabado, Lorna Courtney, Florencia Cuenca, and more. Check it out here!
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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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