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Johnny Mercer

Also Credited As: John Mercer

Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)

Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA

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Johnny Mercer Movies

[1935]Old Man Rhythm Colonel

[1935]To Beat the Band Member of the Band

[1937]Varsity Show music and lyrics by

[1938]Mr. Chump lyrics

[1939]Naughty But Nice lyrics

[1940]You'll Find Out lyrics by - as John Mercer

[1942]The Fleet's In songwriter

[1943]The Sky's the Limit lyrics by

[1954]Seven Brides for Seven Brothers lyrics by

[1958]Merry Andrew lyricist

[1959]Li'l Abner lyricist

[1967]Barefoot in the Park lyrics

[1970]Darling Lili lyricist

[1975]Paesano: A Voice in the Night lyricist

[1992]The Best of Vecírek music

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Review: Camille Diamond's OVER THE MOON…ON PLUTO TRANSIT is a stellar show

Camille Diamond has been nominated for a MAC Award for Best Debut and it’s not hard to see why. Her crystal clear, mellifluous voice and wonderful storytelling abilities had the audience captivated from the moment she entered Don’t Tell Mama’s Original Room on the weekend.

New Musical Theatre Nashville To Present An Evening of Songs and Stories From Local Artists

Experience an evening of fresh music, voices, and narratives from the Nashville community. Enjoy new works from Jenna Cox-Hadley, Krista Knight + Barry Bringar, and Douglas Waterbury-Tieman.

Video: Judy Whitmore Releases 'I Thought About You' Music Video

Judy Whitmore has released the sentimental music video for 'I Thought About You,' a sweetly nostalgic update of Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Mercer's classic about the power of the memory of love off her recently released third solo album Come Fly With Me.

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Margaret Curry Brings An Encore of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN At Laurie Beechman Theatre!

Catch Margaret Curry's encore performances of THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN at Laurie Beechman Theatre on April 6 and May 4. Don't miss the 2024 Bistro Award-winning show.

Jaye Maynard to Honor Blossom Dearie at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present vocalist Jaye Maynard in a special show “Bird Amongst the Blossom: A Tribute to the Blossom Dearie Songbook. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Sara Jean Ford and More Join the Theatre Raleigh Concert Series

Theatre Raleigh has added Broadway performer Sara Jean Ford as well as local and regional performers to its 2024 concert series. Learn more about the full series lineup here!

Margaret Curry Brings THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN to the Laurie Beechman Theatre

2024 Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry will return to Laurie Beechman Theatre in encore performances of The Space In-Between, originally performed on November 30, 2023.

Interview: Get Ready to Laugh with Ben Jones's LET ME BE FRANK at 54 Below

Acclaimed singer Ben Jones is back at 54 Below on March 10th with a show celebrating Frank Sinatra, including classic American Songbook hits by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. We spoke about the inspiration behind this new show, Jones's comedic bents, and what audiences can expect from the show.

Chelsea Table + Stage to Present FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE: THE SONGS OF RON MILLER

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will celebrate one of Motown’s most successful hitmakers in “For Once in My Life: The Songs of Ron Miller” on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 PM.

Ben Jones Brings LET ME BE FRANK to 54 Below Next Month

54 Below will present Ben Jones in Let Me Be Frank on March 10, 2024. After a sold-out performance at the Birdland Jazz Club in December, Ben Jones brings this special encore performance to 54 Below.

Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala

Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer.

Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Pepperdine Smothers Theatre This March

Broadway's Ann Hampton Callaway will perform '70s classics at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.

MOON RIVER: The Songs of Johnny Mercer Comes to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

Directed by Josh Sazon and with Music Direction by Wes Habley, MOON RIVER: The Songs of Johnny Mercer will feature a 16-piece big band and vocalists for an evening of music straight from the golden age of Hollywood!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Conversations

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.

Review: INFAMOUS LOVE SONGS: AN OVER THE RHINE VALENTINE'S CONCERT at Lincoln

The two seem to have that innate ability to write simple poetry without making them seem like something you would find at the Valentine’s cards bin at Walmart.

Video: Volkswagen To Use Neil Diamond Song Featured In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE In Super Bowl Commercial

Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.

Neil Diamond's 'I Am…I Said' Featured In Volkswagen's 'An American Love Story' Extended Cut In Advance Of Super Bowl LVIII Ad

Neil Diamond's iconic song 'I am...I Said' is featured in Volkswagen's extended cut of 'An American Love Story' in preparation for their Super Bowl LVIII advertisement. “I Am… I Said” also stands as the pinnacle of “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,” currently on Broadway, which delves into the story and brilliance of Diamond.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Matt Bogart & More to Star in LADY ANNABELLA Industry Reading

Jasmine Amy Rogers & more will star in an industry reading of Lady Annabella. Learn more about the show.

Johnny Mercer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

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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