The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the musical legacy of songwriter Johnny Mercer with a gala centennial tribute featuring film clips of many of his timeless classics, and personal performances and appearances by friends and colleagues, on Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at the AcademyÕs Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Performances by program host Michael Feinstein and Monica Mancini (daughter of MercerÕs longtime friend, Henry Mancini) will bring some of MercerÕs most beloved songs to life on the AcademyÕs stage. This event is sold-out, but standby tickets may become available.
Pictured: Johnny Mercer, Donald O’Connor, and Hoagy Carmichael at the 1951 (24th) Academy Awards ceremony.
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