“Johnny Mercer and Me!,” a vibrant musical celebrating the life of popular American songwriter and singer John Herndon “Johnny” Mercer will make its Savannah debut at The Lucas Theatre on September 22, 2016 at 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc.

Written by Savannah native Miriam K. Center, the show reflects on Mercer’s music through the eyes of his longtime friend and confidante, Maxine.  This musical features the works of Mercer and includes hits such as “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Jeepers Creepers,” and “The Days of Wine and Roses.”

“I’m very excited and honored to be able to showcase this captivating musical while benefiting a cause dear to my heart, Senior Citizens, Inc.,” said Miriam Center, writer and producer of “Johnny Mercer and Me!”. “I’m delighted to share and bring to you the incredible life of the Academy Award-Winner Johnny Mercer, and to give a new perspective on the private and often tumultuous personal battles he faced right here in Savannah.”

Director Tom Coleman III of the Savannah Community Theater played a major role in editing, casting and staging the production.

Tickets for the event are $30 per person and can be purchased at the Lucas Theater box office or online at www.seniorcitizensinc.org (click on the link for The Learning Center). A special VIP cocktail party will be hosted at 45 Bistro before the performance from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. VIP party tickets are available for $50 and include a performance ticket.  For VIP tickets, please call 912.239.9388.

For more information, please call Tom Coleman at 912.247.4644.