Johnny Mercer
Also Credited As: John Mercer
Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA
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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 - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-20 13:00:20
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-17 17:29:26
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-16 16:22:46
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 21:16:35
VIDEO: First Look At 'Part of the Sound' from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-10-25 23:40:19
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'I Am... I Said' From A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 11:10:45
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-04-02 11:00:43
News
Best Cabaret in August 2026: Common, Simple Plan, Isaac Mizrahi & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 26, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points, from a free outdoor concert with Common to RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in their reliably sold-out duo act. We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 26, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points, from a free outdoor concert with Common to RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in their reliably sold-out duo act. We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC.
ÉL Y ELLA to Receive Developmental Workshop at Drama Club Camp
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Drama Club and Straighten Your Crown's Development Initiative announced a workshop for Él y Ella, a new Spanglish musical by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, ahead of a free public performance at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Drama Club and Straighten Your Crown's Development Initiative announced a workshop for Él y Ella, a new Spanglish musical by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, ahead of a free public performance at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS National Tour to Visit Over 30 U.S. Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2026 for a very merry national tour, bringing its variety show to more than 30 cities across the U.S. including stops in Austin, Portland, Charlotte, and beyond.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2026 for a very merry national tour, bringing its variety show to more than 30 cities across the U.S. including stops in Austin, Portland, Charlotte, and beyond.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: I GET A KICK OUT OF COLE to Play Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Tony-nominated vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway will perform a tribute to Cole Porter at Dizzy's Club in New York, featuring standards like 'Night and Day' with a quartet of jazz musicians.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Tony-nominated vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway will perform a tribute to Cole Porter at Dizzy's Club in New York, featuring standards like 'Night and Day' with a quartet of jazz musicians.
Debby Boone, Billy Stritch and More to Join TONY BENNETT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will present a Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration as part of its Songbook Sundays series, featuring Debby Boone, Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will present a Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration as part of its Songbook Sundays series, featuring Debby Boone, Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino.
Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
John Pizzarelli to Release Tony Bennett Centennial EP and Play Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
John Pizzarelli will release P.S. Mr. Bennett, a five-song companion EP to his album Dear Mr. Bennett, followed by a five-night run at Birdland Jazz Club with pianist Isaiah J. Thompson and bassist Mike Karn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
John Pizzarelli will release P.S. Mr. Bennett, a five-song companion EP to his album Dear Mr. Bennett, followed by a five-night run at Birdland Jazz Club with pianist Isaiah J. Thompson and bassist Mike Karn.
DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch will bring their critically acclaimed show celebrating Hoagy Carmichael's songbook to LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch will bring their critically acclaimed show celebrating Hoagy Carmichael's songbook to LTV Studios in Wainscott, NY, as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series.
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Transfer to London's Underbelly Soho
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
The musical parody, following an acclaimed Off Broadway debut, announced a London transfer to Underbelly Soho, with Zheng Xi Yong and newcomer Joseph Dann leading the UK cast.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
The musical parody, following an acclaimed Off Broadway debut, announced a London transfer to Underbelly Soho, with Zheng Xi Yong and newcomer Joseph Dann leading the UK cast.
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: HERE'S TO LIFE to Play Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Tony-nominated singer Ann Hampton Callaway will bring HERE'S TO LIFE to LTV Studios in East Hampton as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series, performing songs by Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, and her own originals.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Tony-nominated singer Ann Hampton Callaway will bring HERE'S TO LIFE to LTV Studios in East Hampton as part of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea series, performing songs by Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, and her own originals.
Cabaret Roundup: July 13-19 – Orfeh, Royel Otis, Wayne Brady & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 13, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Royel Otis, Titanique star Nya in a new solo show, Wayne Brady & Orfeh at 54 Below with Ray Angry and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 13, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Royel Otis, Titanique star Nya in a new solo show, Wayne Brady & Orfeh at 54 Below with Ray Angry and more.
COMMON & More Lead NYC’s Summer 2026 Top Cabaret Shows
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 29, 2026
Check out our top cabaret shows and concerts for Summer 2026 in NYC including Common, Tony Danza (TAXI), RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 29, 2026
Check out our top cabaret shows and concerts for Summer 2026 in NYC including Common, Tony Danza (TAXI), RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, and more.
Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME Celebrates Mathis & Mancini at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 28, 2026
Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 28, 2026
Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.
Best Cabaret in July 2026: Tony Danza, Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this month, at a range of budget points, including some free outdoor summer concerts.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this month, at a range of budget points, including some free outdoor summer concerts.
HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Following its acclaimed off-Broadway run, HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY heads to Edinburgh Fringe for its UK premiere, presented by Klif Entertainment at Underbelly George Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Following its acclaimed off-Broadway run, HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORISED MUSICAL PARODY heads to Edinburgh Fringe for its UK premiere, presented by Klif Entertainment at Underbelly George Square.
Review: LOU BLACKWELL AND THE FRENCH SET – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 8, 2026
The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.
by Barry Lenny - Jun 8, 2026
The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.
Urbanite Theatre to Launch Season 13 With New Lineup of Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Urbanite Theatre announced its Season 13 lineup, continuing its run of intimate, thought-provoking work in Sarasota, FL. Full details on the upcoming season's productions are now available.
Nikki Renée Daniels and More to Join GOTTA RIGHT TO SING HAROLD ARLEN at Dizzy’s Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
Best Cabaret in Summer 2026: Megan Hilty, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.
Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026
BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2026
BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say. Read some highlights of the series
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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