Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
#1Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 1:50pm
"in a role as envisioned by the director and book writer, George C. Wolfe"
Very interesting. So, what exactly does that mean? Wolfe is writing a new role for Glover? This show really doesn't need any more roles...
#2Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 1:52pm
There's some general excitement and confusion on the AUDRA IS PREGNANT!!!!! thread, but the sheer strangeness and noteworthiness of this maybe deserves its own thread.
#3Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 1:54pm
I can't really imagine it would feasible for this to be any more than a featured dancer-type role. But still, that would motivation for me to return.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#4Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 2:14pm
Crazy news. While I would pay some big money to see Glover perform on stage, I assume this will be pretty challenging for the rest of the cast to re-learn new staging in a short amount of time. I'll be interested to see how this plays out...
#5Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 2:44pm
He could be Mr Bojangles, he fits the era
#7Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 2:48pm
Double post
Updated On: 5/10/16 at 02:48 PM#8Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 2:48pm
If Wolfe cut the actually-involved Josephine Baker arc, I can't imagine they'll have him play a celebrity of the day. It's just an interesting puzzle how he could be extrapolated into the show, except as some kind of ghostly accompanying figure or just a member of the ensemble (impossible, right?). So much effort was put into giving the show more specific focus.
#9Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:05pm
Since his choreography is the highlight of the show, I don't think that making a new character is a bad thing. If he only has a bit part, it's not likely to get someone who's already gone to return to see him for 5 minutes.
RogerMoore
Chorus Member Joined: 4/2/16
#10Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:10pm
In one of the TV pieces about Shuffle Along, Savion said there was one number in the show that he loved so much, he was finding it difficult to resist performing a cameo in it. He implied he would turn up in that number at some point, so maybe it's an already existing number that will just feature a solo or something?
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#11Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:17pm
Unless I hate this when I see it in two weeks (which I seriously doubt), this will definitely cause me to make a return visit! I love tap, and a chance to see him perform live, even if just for a few minutes, would be worth the ticket to me.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#12Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:20pm
Savion Glover back on stage? Yess!
#13Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:26pm
ChiTheaterFan said: "Unless I hate this when I see it in two weeks (which I seriously doubt), this will definitely cause me to make a return visit! I love tap, and a chance to see him perform live, even if just for a few minutes, would be worth the ticket to me.
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But why would someone pay $100 to see him for a few minutes when you could go to one of his own, full performances?
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#14Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:37pm
Because I haven't been able to make it to any of his performances on the dates/locations where they've happened? It's not like he does numerous shows a week in NY (where I spend about 1/3 of my time) like he presumably will if he joins the show.
#15Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 4:04pm
ChiTheaterFan said: "Because I haven't been able to make it to any of his performances on the dates/locations where they've happened? It's not like he does numerous shows a week in NY (where I spend about 1/3 of my time) like he presumably will if he joins the show.
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I get it. I'm just hoping it's a bigger part bc he seems too busy to be tied up for a few minutes 8 shows a week. :)
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#16Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 4:59pm
It would be nice! I haven't seen the show yet so I can't comment on how they would work him it. Exchanged my tickets back when Audra was sick and now I'll see it 2 weeks from today!!
#17Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 5:00pm
It doesn't seem clear if it's a new role or not, but I could see him performing the tap part of the William Grant Still section- it's a great featured moment for the dancer.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
BakerWilliams
Leading Actor Joined: 2/1/16
#18Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/10/16 at 5:09pm
His choreography as is threatens to burn down the theatre every night. I may fear for my safety when he gets up onstage.
#19Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/19/16 at 2:27pm
Wonder when the update is coming re dates/role? I thought he was coming in June but idr
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#20Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 5/19/16 at 2:36pm
Hellob said: "Wonder when the update is coming re dates/role? I thought he was coming in June but idr"
He's due to start July 26 according to Telecharge, which will also be the first performance without Audra.
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Shuffle-Along/Overview
#21Savion Glover to join cast of Shuffle Along
Posted: 6/4/16 at 4:42pm
I'm still dying for the update on his role. I saw the Pennsylvania number on the nbc special. Do you think that will be the extent of the role? I hope it's more so it's worth the return.
