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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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Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More Photo
Best Cabaret in 2026: Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2026

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.
Applications Open For The JMF 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive Photo
Applications Open For The JMF 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

Applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. This Free 7-day songwriting intensive will provide students a unique learning experience through classes, professional mentorship and more.
Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall Photo
Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 6, 2026

Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice.
Angie Schworer, Lauren Lopez, And Marcus M. Martin To Star In Industry Reading of New Photo
Angie Schworer, Lauren Lopez, And Marcus M. Martin To Star In Industry Reading of New Mockumentary Play PRAIRIE PARK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026

Prairie Park, a new mockumentary play by T.J. Pieffer, will be presented in  an invitation-only industry reading on Friday, January 9, 2026, produced by Pipe Dream in  association with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises. 
Review: The Legendary Performer Returns with SIDNEY MYER RIDES AGAIN at Pangea Photo
Review: The Legendary Performer Returns with SIDNEY MYER RIDES AGAIN at Pangea
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 2, 2026

The legendary and unique cabaret performer and booker Sidney Myer was spectacular in a sold-out run of shows at Pangea between December 21 and New Year's Eve.
Listen: Martin Bonventre Releases 'She's Out of My Life' From Debut Jazz Album Photo
Listen: Martin Bonventre Releases 'She's Out of My Life' From Debut Jazz Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

Musical theater performer Martin Bonventre has released a new single from his forthcoming debut EP, Swingin' in a New Dimension. Listen to 'She's Out of My Life' here.
Photos: See Highlights from Maude Maggart's A TINY MATCH at Birdland Photo
Photos: See Highlights from Maude Maggart's A TINY MATCH at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 30, 2025

On Monday, December 29, singer Maude Maggart made her annual return to Birdland with a new one-night-only show titled A TINY MATCH. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Georgia Photo
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Georgia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to the Peach State at The Piedmont Grand Opera House in Macon, making stops in Augusta and Albany.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Posthumously Inducts Donna Summer Photo
Songwriters Hall of Fame Posthumously Inducts Donna Summer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has announced the posthumous induction of iconic singer-songwriter Donna Summer.  Summer, who passed away in 2012 at age 63, was honored during an intimate ceremony held on December 15, 2025 in West Hollywood, California.
Feature: Remembering the Angelic Songstress Nancy LaMott Thirty Years Later: An Appre Photo
Feature: Remembering the Angelic Songstress Nancy LaMott Thirty Years Later: An Appreciation
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 12, 2025

Tomorrow December 13th marks the 30 year anniversary of the passing of the great songstress Nancy LaMott after a valiant fight with uterine cancer. She was only 43 years old.
Collective Soul to Kick Off U.S. Headline Tour in January 2026 Photo
Collective Soul to Kick Off U.S. Headline Tour in January 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025

Collective Soul has announced new headlining shows for 2026, starting January 29. The presale begins Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00am local time, while general tickets are available on Friday, December 12 at 10:00am local time.
Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At Photo
Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At Snow Pond Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2026.
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club Photo
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 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 Let's Call the Whole Thing Gershwin.
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.
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 20, 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.
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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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