A Celebration of Johnny Mercer
August 14-16, 2008

The Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project returns to Northwestern University for its third exciting year! Featuring some of America's most prominent songwriters and singers, this week-long project will conclude with three special events!


The Legend of Johnny Mercer
Thursday, August 14, 2pm
Josephine Louis Theater
20 Arts Circle Drive
Free with advance reservation

Join ASCAP Music Theatre Director Michael Kerker as he hosts an afternoon devoted to the work of legendary songwriter Johnny Mercer, featuring Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Lari White, on the life of one of America's major songwriters.

Songwriters Showcase
Friday, August 15, 8pm
Josephine Louis Theater
20 Arts Circle Drive
$15 for general public and $10 for Festival subscribers

Our third annual celebration of the American song! Composers, lyricists and performers from across the country will come together to present an evening of original songs.


Johnny Mercer Celebration Concert
Saturday, August 16, 8pm
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
$30 for general public, subscribers, senior and students

A special one-night only appearance by Tony Award-winning guest artist Heather Headley (The Lion King, Aida) performing Broadway favorites. This memorable evenign also will feature performances by Andrew Lippa, Chicago's premier cabaret act of Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, as well as students of the Northwestern Music Theatre program.

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847-491-7282