Johnny Mercer News

Margaret Curry Will Bring THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN to Crazy Coqs This August

by A.A. Cristi — July 16, 2025

Margaret Curry will bring her celebrated solo cabaret The Space In-Between to Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in London on Thursday, August 28 at 9:15 p.

Savannah VOICE Festival to Present New Family Friendly Shows For Season 13

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2025

The Savannah VOICE Festival will present a series of new family friendly shows for its thirteenth season, “Once Upon a Time”, celebrating 25 years of the Milnes VOICE Programs.

WINNER Concept EP Featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod To Be Released This Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2025

In celebration of Pride 2025, New York Theatre Barn will release a concept album of the original musical Winner featuring Taylor Iman Jones and Jade McLeod.

Live & In Color Reveals 2025 June Bingham New Playwright Commission Recipient and New Musical In Development

by Stephi Wild — June 25, 2025

Live & In Color has announced two highlights for 2025.

WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2025

Stephen Schwartz is this year's recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame presentation.

Jessica Vosk, Laura Benanti and More Set for 92NY LYRICS & LYRICISTS 2025/26 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts.

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

by Josh Sharpe — June 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

IT'S ONLY LIFE Comes to Palm Beach Dramaworks

by Stephi Wild — June 6, 2025

It’s Only Life, a revue featuring the sophisticated, deeply felt music and lyrics of John Bucchino, will be performed by six talented teenagers at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Fats Waller and Duke Ellington Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center

by Stephi Wild — May 20, 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 Fats and The Duke.

BWW Q&A: Julie Benko on STANDBY, ME: AN EVENING WITH JULIE BENKO at Curtain Call Inc.

by Joshua Wright — May 19, 2025

Julie Benko is an actor, singer, and writer based in New York City.

SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL Returns This August

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2025

Tickets have gone on sale for the Savannah VOICE Festival's 13th season, “Once Upon a Time,” scheduled for August 7-17 at various venues around The Hostess City.

Spotlight: 42ND STREET at The Gateway Playhouse

by BWW Special Offer — May 16, 2025

Celebrate the Magic of Musical Theater with 42nd Street at The Gateway Playhouse

Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin and More Join SONGS FROM THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN At Joe's Pub

by A.A. Cristi — May 14, 2025

Writer-performers Andy Roninson (Jonathan Larson Grant recipient) and Sean McVerry (DangerMouse, AURORA) present the concert debut of their award-winning musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN at Joe's Pub on May 19th, 2025.

Aly & AJ, Betty Who and More Set for The Ford 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 13, 2025

The LA Phil today will present The Ford 2025 season, featuring performances The LA Phil today will present The Ford 2025 season, featuring performances from July 18 to October 31.

ALL EYES ON: LAINIE KAZAN Richard Jay-Alexander Shares His Chat and Visit With The Iconic Star As She Celebrates Her 85th Birthday

by Richard Jay-Alexander — May 15, 2025

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