Johnny Mercer
Also Credited As: John Mercer
Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)
Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA
Latest News on Johnny Mercer:
JERRY'S GIRLS Opens At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center In January (Dec 9, 2024)
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano (Dec 4, 2024)
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project (Dec 4, 2024)
JERRY'S GIRLS Opens At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center In January (Dec 9, 2024)
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano (Dec 4, 2024)
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project (Dec 4, 2024)
Photos
Movies
Old Man Rhythm
[ 1935 ] Colonel
[ 1935 ] Colonel
To Beat the Band
[ 1935 ] Member of the Band
[ 1935 ] Member of the Band
Varsity Show
[ 1937 ] music and lyrics by
[ 1937 ] music and lyrics by
Mr. Chump
[ 1938 ] lyrics
[ 1938 ] lyrics
Naughty But Nice
[ 1939 ] lyrics
[ 1939 ] lyrics
You'll Find Out
[ 1940 ] lyrics by - as John Mercer
[ 1940 ] lyrics by - as John Mercer
The Fleet's In
[ 1942 ] songwriter
[ 1942 ] songwriter
The Sky's the Limit
[ 1943 ] lyrics by
[ 1943 ] lyrics by
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
[ 1954 ] lyrics by
[ 1954 ] lyrics by
Merry Andrew
[ 1958 ] lyricist
[ 1958 ] lyricist
Li'l Abner
[ 1959 ] lyricist
[ 1959 ] lyricist
Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] lyrics
[ 1967 ] lyrics
Darling Lili
[ 1970 ] lyricist
[ 1970 ] lyricist
Paesano: A Voice in the Night
[ 1975 ] lyricist
[ 1975 ] lyricist
The Best of Vecírek
[ 1992 ] music
[ 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
Videos
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
VIDEO: First Look At 'Part of the Sound' from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023
Toni Tennille To Lead HELLO, DOLLY! at Yavapai College Performance Hall in Prescott, AZ
by Team BWW - Aug 26, 2022
VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre
by Alan Henry - Feb 23, 2022
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For The Muny for SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS
by Alan Henry - Aug 9, 2021
VIDEO: Donna Lynn, Sara Cooper, and Lynne Shankel Talk as Part of Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2020
VIDEO: The Lazours Perform a Jam Session For New York Theatre Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Geffen Playhouse Alumn Benjamin Scheuer Sing 'Weather the Storm'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2020
News
JERRY'S GIRLS Opens At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center In January
The Pompano Players third offering in their inaugural season is Jerry's Girls, a musical revue that honors the life and work of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman.
The Pompano Players third offering in their inaugural season is Jerry's Girls, a musical revue that honors the life and work of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman.
Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano
The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!
The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!
Johnny Mercer Foundation Celebrates Success of Inaugural Songwriters Project
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) is celebrating the success of moving their annual Songwriters Project to Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. After 17 great years at Northwestern University, JMF relocated the program in 2024 and reinvigorated it in Nashville.
Trey Anastasio to Embark on Solo Acoustic Tour
Trey Anastasio has announced plans for a very special solo acoustic run. The tour gets underway March 8, 2025 at Springfield, MA’s Symphony Hall and then visits US theatres and concert halls through early April.
Trey Anastasio has announced plans for a very special solo acoustic run. The tour gets underway March 8, 2025 at Springfield, MA’s Symphony Hall and then visits US theatres and concert halls through early April.
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
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 Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
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 Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
THE LESSON Comes to Ars Nova Next Month
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
The New York Pops To Honor Diane Warren At 42nd Birthday Gala
The New York Pops will celebrate its 42nd birthday by honoring songwriter Diane Warren at a gala event on April 28, 2025, at Carnegie Hall, featuring performances and tributes.
The New York Pops will celebrate its 42nd birthday by honoring songwriter Diane Warren at a gala event on April 28, 2025, at Carnegie Hall, featuring performances and tributes.
Staci Griesbach Drops Original Holiday Single 'Be My Santa Tonight'
Vocalist Staci Griesbach has dropped a fresh, new holiday single featuring original music and lyrics called “Be My Santa Tonight,” blending together Mariah Carey holiday feels with Meghan Trainor-like playful lyrics. Listen to the festive single now!
Vocalist Staci Griesbach has dropped a fresh, new holiday single featuring original music and lyrics called “Be My Santa Tonight,” blending together Mariah Carey holiday feels with Meghan Trainor-like playful lyrics. Listen to the festive single now!
Review: Lucky Are Those Who Caught THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY at Carnegie Hall
THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY was another trip through songs famous and not so famous with Michael Feinstein in fine form, as usual. This has got to be far and away one of the most enjoyable educational Michael Feinstein-led trips through Broadway history.
THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY was another trip through songs famous and not so famous with Michael Feinstein in fine form, as usual. This has got to be far and away one of the most enjoyable educational Michael Feinstein-led trips through Broadway history.
Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY
Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.
Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Musical Theatre Factory to Present é Boylan's THE SOUND WE SHARE
Musical Theatre Factory will present THE SOUND WE SHARE, an immersive concert experience by é boylan exploring collaborative sound with a dynamic ensemble and audience participation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Musical Theatre Factory will present THE SOUND WE SHARE, an immersive concert experience by é boylan exploring collaborative sound with a dynamic ensemble and audience participation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Feature: Monthly Quiz - How Well Do You Know Music Stars Born This Month?
How's your music trivia expertise? Try the Broadway World Cabaret Quiz of 'True or False' questions about music figures born in November.
How's your music trivia expertise? Try the Broadway World Cabaret Quiz of 'True or False' questions about music figures born in November.
Sabrina Shah, Michael Miliakel & More to Star in MĀYĀ Concert
Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project have revealed the complete casting for their upcoming one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project have revealed the complete casting for their upcoming one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Blackberry Smoke Confirms 2025 'Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour'
Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will embark on their “Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour” in 2025, featuring stops at Worcester’s Palladium, Burlington’s The Flynn, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, and more.
Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will embark on their “Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour” in 2025, featuring stops at Worcester’s Palladium, Burlington’s The Flynn, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, and more.
A JAZZY CHRISTMAS With TRIO IN CAHOOTS to Play Agrovino Wine Bar Lofou in December
Trio In Cahoots will perform songs from a wide range of repertoire, including jazz standards from the American Songbook, and songs from the pop/country genre – always with improvisational intentions, adapted to the cozy vibe of the acoustic trio.
Trio In Cahoots will perform songs from a wide range of repertoire, including jazz standards from the American Songbook, and songs from the pop/country genre – always with improvisational intentions, adapted to the cozy vibe of the acoustic trio.
Video: Ann Hampton Callaway Releases New Single 'I Believe in America'
Tony-nominated, multi-platinum-selling pop/jazz singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway has released her new single, I Believe in America. Watch the video!
Tony-nominated, multi-platinum-selling pop/jazz singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway has released her new single, I Believe in America. Watch the video!
Margaret Curry Stars In THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN At The Green Room 42
Margaret Curry returns to The Green Room 42 with her show THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN on November 21 at 7 PM.
Margaret Curry returns to The Green Room 42 with her show THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN on November 21 at 7 PM.
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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