Savion Glover
Birth Place: USA
BWW Q&A: Kevin Cahoon Talks CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage (Feb 24, 2026)
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage (Feb 17, 2026)
Photos: Myles Frost & More in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage (Feb 17, 2026)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Movies
[ 1989 ] Louis
[ 2000 ] Manray, Mantan
[ 2006 ] choreographer
[ 2020 ] tap improvography
Awards and Nominations
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along
winner
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Savion GloverSavion Glover’s Bare Soundz
Savion GloverLive For London
Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
winner
Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
winner
Savion Glover, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
winner
Savion Glover , Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Savion Glover, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Savion Glover , Jelly's Last Jam
winner
Savion Glover , Black and Blue
Videos
Videos: Sneak Peek at Arena Stage's CHEZ JOEY Starring Myles Frost, Awa Sal Secka
by Gillian Blum - 2026-01-31 23:21:38
Video: In Rehearsals for PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes, Aisha Jackson & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-19 13:35:26
VIDEO: Amber Iman Performs at the Broadway Theatre For NY PopsUp
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-12 06:42:23
TV: Watch Highlights from Savion Glover-Helmed DON'T BOTHER ME, I CAN'T COPE at Encores! Off-Center
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-25 16:32:14
TV: Savion Glover & Company Get Ready to Close Out Encores! Off-Center Season with DON'T BOTHER ME, I CAN'T COPE
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-17 15:39:44
VIDEO: George C. Wolfe Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH on Icons and Innovators Series
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-30 17:53:35
The Neon Lights Are Bright on Audra McDonald Way! Broadway Star Honored by the City of Fresno
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-25 18:53:58
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 14- George C. Wolfe Secures the Broadway Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-25 16:33:26
BWW Exclusively Premieres Clip from STEP UP: HIGH WATER ft. Savion Glover
by Caryn Robbins - 2018-01-19 10:55:02
STAGE TUBE: Jason Robert Brown Shares THE LAST FIVE YEARS Orchestra Rehearsal Video
by Ashlee Latimer - 2016-09-10 17:17:11
VIDEO: Savion Glover & Cast of SHUFFLE ALONG Perform on NBC's 'Maya & Marty'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-01 08:48:29
TV: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Tributes SHUFFLE ALONG's George C. Wolfe!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-10 15:39:51
VIDEO: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Makes Taped Appearance For JEOPARDY!'s Broadway Category
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-28 18:35:26
VIDEO: First Look at SHUFFLE ALONG on Broadway + Meet the Young Cast in Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - 2016-04-24 12:44:23
VIDEO: Savion Glover Chats Significance of SHUFFLE ALONG; Tap Dances on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-08 08:15:38
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks SHUFFLE ALONG; Sings Yahoo Answers on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-23 07:41:38
STAGE TUBE: SHUFFLE ALONG Songwriter Eubie Blake Sings Title Song on Original LP
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2016-02-07 15:28:15
STAGE TUBE: Watch Just-Released Promo for Broadway-Bound SHUFFLE ALONG!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-02-04 10:21:03
News
by Joshua Wright - Feb 24, 2026
Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. We spoke to Kevin Cahoon, who plays Melvin Snyder in the musical - which is a revisal of Pal Joey.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026
Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage through March 15th, 2026. What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026
See Myles Frost and a star-studded cast bring CHEZ JOEY to life at Arena Stage, featuring reimagined Rodgers & Hart classics.
by David Friscic - Feb 17, 2026
An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but it has been opened up to explore potent possibilities that are realized in this production.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
Arena Stage will host CHEZ JOEY AFTER HOURS: A ‘40s Jazz Soirée following a performance at the Mead Center in Washington, D.C. The immersive nightclub event features live jazz and vintage-themed performances inspired by Pal Joey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
While parents enjoy the heat and sound of Chez Joey’s 2pm matinee, kids (ages 6–12) are invited to have a Valentine’s celebration of their own—filled with creativity, play, and imagination.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026
Check out videos giving a sneak peek into the first rehearsals for Chez Joey at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., running January 30 through March 15, and starring Myles Frost.
by Team BWW - Jan 30, 2026
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include On Beckett and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
Envision your New Year with imagination and joy at Arena Stage! A hands-on, kid-friendly experience, Dreamer’s Workshop offers families a creative, feel-good way to start the year together.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the principal cast for its Winter 2026 production of Chez Joey, starring Myles Frost and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Myles Frost will headline Arena Stage's upcoming production of Chez Joey. Following a run as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, the Maryland-native Broadway sensation will return home to the DC area this winter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has opened registration for the 2026 session of The Conservatory of Dance at Centenary University, offering affordable, high-quality, collegiate-level dance training to the northwest New Jersey community of all skill levels.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival from November 8–23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC's Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, the festival will once again transform Newark into a citywide stage for jazz, celebrating the music’s cultural legacy and its power to inspire social change.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the lineup for the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running November 8–23, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2025
Arena Stage will present Chez Joey, a vibrant new take on the musical inspired by John O’Hara’s ‘Pal Joey’ stories for The New Yorker. Chez Joey brings a complete book revision by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and a curated selection of brand-new arrangements from the legendary catalog of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart to a 21st-century audience.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
DANCE This is STG's signature dance program that brings together youth and adult performers from diverse communities to collaborate and share their culture through the art of dance.
by Christina Pandolfi - May 21, 2025
With an incredible mix of all-star performances, the artists at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards didn't need an invitation to shine.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025
Hairspray stars Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur will host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Savion Glover has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Savion Glover has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shuffle Along, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Outstanding Achievement In Dance (Olivier Awards) for Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz, Outstanding Achievement in Dance (Olivier Awards) for Live For London, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk, Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Black and Blue.
Savion Glover has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Shuffle Along and for Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. He also received Best Choreography from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bring in Da Noise/Bring in Da Funk. Additionally, he won Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Bring in Da Noise/Bring in Da Funk, as well as Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Black and Blue.
Savion Glover has written 1 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Source Material).
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