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Savion Glover

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

Writing


Savion Glover Movies

Tap
[ 1989 ] Louis
Bamboozled
[ 2000 ] Manray, Mantan
Happy Feet
[ 2006 ] choreographer
The Roads Not Taken
[ 2020 ] tap improvography

Savion Glover 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

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Savion Glover 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?

Savion Glover has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Shuffle Along," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Shuffle Along," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed." He has also been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Achievement In Dance at the Olivier Awards for "Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz" and "Live For London." Additionally, Glover received nominations for 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 the same show, Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and 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 the same show, 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."

What awards has Savion Glover won?

Savion Glover has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Shuffle Along" and "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk." He also received the Best Choreography award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk" and the Tony Awards. Additionally, Glover won 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).

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