Savion Glover
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Savion Glover:
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage (Nov 24, 2025)
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for the 2026 Conservatory of Dance (Nov 19, 2025)
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November (Sep 23, 2025)
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage (Nov 24, 2025)
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for the 2026 Conservatory of Dance (Nov 19, 2025)
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November (Sep 23, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
'da Beat
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Lil' Dahlin'
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'da Beat
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Performer
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Willie Sheridan [Replacement]
Willie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Willie Sheridan [Replacement]
Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
Writing
Source Material
Movies
Tap
[ 1989 ] Louis
[ 1989 ] Louis
Bamboozled
[ 2000 ] Manray, Mantan
[ 2000 ] Manray, Mantan
Happy Feet
[ 2006 ] choreographer
[ 2006 ] choreographer
The Roads Not Taken
[ 2020 ] tap improvography
[ 2020 ] tap improvography
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Choreography
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography
Savion Glover, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Achievement In Dance
Savion GloverSavion Glover’s Bare Soundz
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Savion GloverLive For London
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Choreography
Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography
Savion Glover, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography
Savion Glover , Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Savion Glover, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Savion Glover , Jelly's Last Jam
winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Savion Glover , Black and Blue
Videos
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
STAGE TUBE: SHUFFLE ALONG's George C. Wolfe on the Footnote of 1921
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-12-18 11:01:46
News
Myles Frost to Star in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
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 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.
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for the 2026 Conservatory of Dance
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 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.
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November
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 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.
NJPAC 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival to Feature Christian McBride, Andra Day, Ledisi, Chuck D & More
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 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.
CHEZ JOEY, A Reimagining of PAL JOEY, Will Play Arena Stage
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 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.
Seattle Theatre Group Hosts 27th Annual DANCE This
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 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.
Feature: The Stars Sparkled at the 2025 CHITA RIVERA AWARDS
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 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.
Savion Glover, Adrian Blake Enscoe and More Join as Performers at Chita Rivera Awards
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 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!
Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur to Host the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards
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.
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.
KUDZU CALLING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Kudzu Calling, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Kevin R. Free. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Kudzu Calling, written by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and directed by Kevin R. Free. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL, GYPSY and More to Perform at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
The presenters and performers have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Performances by Boop! The Musical and more will be featured. Learn more about the awards here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
The presenters and performers have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Performances by Boop! The Musical and more will be featured. Learn more about the awards here!
Tapper Lisa La Touche to Join Jazz Power Intiative and Harlem School of the Arts for WE GOT THAT SWING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
For the third year in a row, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) will partner with the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) on We Got That Swing a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025
For the third year in a row, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) will partner with the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) on We Got That Swing a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn how to attend.
REVELATIONS IN RHYTHM Comes to Florida Memorial University in Miami Garden
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025
The internationally celebrated tap dancer Marshall Davis, Jr., will perform Revelations in Rhythm live at Florida Memorial University's Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts in Miami Gardens.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025
The internationally celebrated tap dancer Marshall Davis, Jr., will perform Revelations in Rhythm live at Florida Memorial University's Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts in Miami Gardens.
TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Arena Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2025
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2025
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. We have all of the details here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2025
by - Apr 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025
A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025
A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Hofstra Dance Program to Host Annual Spring Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Hofstra is set to host their Spring 2025 Dance Concert, featuring the pieces of celebrated choreographers, including Hofstra faculty Robbie Cook, Larry Keigwin, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Hofstra is set to host their Spring 2025 Dance Concert, featuring the pieces of celebrated choreographers, including Hofstra faculty Robbie Cook, Larry Keigwin, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025
Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025
Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble to Present Spring Concert at Annenberg Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, will return to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, will return to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
Julio Agustin and Phillip Attmore Join Guest Faculty Of Broadway Theatre Project 2025
by Emmy Rice - Mar 9, 2025
Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 9, 2025
Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Savion Glover been in?
Savion Glover has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Savion Glover been in?
Savion Glover has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Savion Glover been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Savion Glover won?
Savion Glover has won several prestigious awards for his work in choreography and performance. He received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for Shuffle Along and also for Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Additionally, he won Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bring in Da Noise/Bring in Da Funk. Glover earned the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Bring in Da Noise/Bring in Da Funk, as well as the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Black and Blue.
How many shows has Savion Glover written?
Savion Glover has written 1 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Source Material).
Videos