Savion Glover

Birth Place: USA

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Savion Glover STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
'da Beat

Lil' Dahlin'

da Beat

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1995
'da Beat

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Young Jelly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Younger Generation

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Willie Sheridan [Replacement]

Willie [Replacement]

Savion Glover Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Choreographer & Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer

Writing


Savion Glover Movies

[1989]Tap Louis

[2000]Bamboozled Manray, Mantan

[2006]Happy Feet choreographer

[2020]The Roads Not Taken tap improvography

Savion Glover Awards and Nominations

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

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Choreography

Savion Glover, Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography

Savion Glover, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography

Savion Glover , Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

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Birdland to Present 14th Annual A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.

Photos: Sutton Foster, LaChanze & More Attend PAL JOEY Gala Performance at New York City Center

New York City Center's Pal Joey opened with a benefit performance last week and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos from inside the big night.

Review Roundup: PAL JOEY at New York City Center

NEW YORK CITY CENTER is presenting Pal Joey! which just opened with a benefit performance and runs through November 5. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photos: New York City Center Opens PAL JOEY With Benefit Performance

New York City Center's Pal Joey opened with a benefit performance last night, November 1, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos here!

Video: See Highlights From PAL JOEY at New York City Center

NEW YORK CITY CENTER is presenting Pal Joey! The production opens with a benefit performance on November 1 (through 5), celebrating 80 years at the center or the arts, followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. See video from the show!

Photos: Get a First Look at PAL JOEY at New York City Center

Check out photos of Loretta Devine and the cast of Encores! Pal Joey at New York City Center. Get a sneak peek at the talented performers bringing this classic show to life.

Tapestry Dance Company to Present THE PRECIOUS PRESENT - LISTEN in Austin

Don't miss Tapestry Dance Company's performance of 'The Precious Present -- Listen' in Austin at the Austin Ventures Studio Theatre. Get ready for an unforgettable night of dance and music. Find out more details he

Karen Akers to Present WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE at Birdland in November

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Karen Akers, who returns to the venue with the special evening “Water Under the Bridge,” on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 PM.

HERE WE ARE, DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for November

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this November is Sondheim's final musical, Aubrey Plaza's stage debut, and more.

Birdland Theater Presents An Evening With Celebrated Singer And Tap Dancer AC Lincoln, November 14

BIRDLAND THEATER will present singer and tap dancer AC Lincoln in concert on Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 PM. 

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Honors NEA Jazz Master/Bassist Reggie Workman With The 2023 SATCHMO Award

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation honors NEA Jazz Master/Bassist Reggie Workman with the prestigious Satchmo™ Award for his contributions to jazz. Join the celebration at Flushing Town Hall on October 21, 2023. Free admission.

Video: In Rehearsals for PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes, Aisha Jackson & More

In this video, watch as we meet with the cast of New York City Center's Gala presentation of Pal Joey!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for PAL JOEY at New York City Center

The company of New York City Center's Gala presentation of Pal Joey just met the press and we have photos from big day.

TD James Moody Jazz Festival Adds Christian McBride, Savion Glover, and More to November Line-Up

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has added more exciting performers to its line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Schoolhouse Arts Center Reveals New Leadership Team

Continuing in its long tradition of theatrical excellence, Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish, Maine has announced a new era of leadership in the theater.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Suede to Perform at Birdland Theater in November

Join acclaimed pop, jazz, and blues vocalist and instrumentalist SUEDE as she takes the stage at Birdland Theater on November 9th. Accompanied by her longtime pianist Freddie Boyle and bassist Bill Moring, this unforgettable performance is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

Video: Ephraim Sykes & Aisha Jackson Sing from PAL JOEY

Coming up next month at NEW YORK CITY CENTER is the Annual Gala Presentation Pal Joey. Check out videos of Ephraim Sykes and Aisha Jackson performing three songs from the show!

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS

BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big opening night of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Savion Glover FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Savion Glover has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Savion Glover has not appeared in the West End

Savion Glover has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Shuffle Along," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Shuffle Along," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed," Outstanding Achievement In Dance at the Olivier Awards for "Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz," Outstanding Achievement in Dance at the Olivier Awards for "Live For London," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk," Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jelly's Last Jam," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Black and Blue."

Savion Glover has won several awards for his choreography and performances on Broadway. He received the Outstanding Choreography award from the Drama Desk Awards for his work in "Shuffle Along" and "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk." He also won the Best Choreography award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk." Additionally, Glover received the Best Choreography award from the Tony Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk." He was also recognized with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical award from the Tony Awards for his role in "Black and Blue."

Savion Glover has written 1 shows including Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Source Material).

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