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STAGE CREDITS

Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Savion Glover: Downtown
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
'da Beat
da Beat
Lil' Dahlin'
da Beat
'da Beat
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Performer
'da Beat
Jelly's Last Jam
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Young Jelly
Black and Blue
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Younger Generation
The Tap Dance Kid
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Willie Sheridan [Replacement]
Willie [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Willie Sheridan [Replacement]

Productions

Pal JoeyPal Joey
 
[Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Director, Choreographer
Pal JoeyPal Joey
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Choreographer & Co-Director
Don't Bother Me, I Can't CopeDon't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer

Writing

Movies

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

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Full Cast Set for CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage, Starring Myles Frost and More Photo
Full Cast Set for CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage, Starring Myles Frost and More
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.
Kevin Cahoon, Samantha Massell and More to Join Myles Frost in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Sta Photo
Kevin Cahoon, Samantha Massell and More to Join Myles Frost in CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
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.
Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for the 2026 Conservatory of Dance Photo
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.
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November Photo
14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 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, Led Photo
NJPAC 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival to Feature Christian McBride, Andra Day, Ledisi, Chuck D & More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 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.
Seattle Theatre Group Hosts 27th Annual DANCE This Photo
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.
Feature: The Stars Sparkled at the 2025 CHITA RIVERA AWARDS Photo
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.
KUDZU CALLING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival Photo
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!
BOOP! THE MUSICAL, GYPSY and More to Perform at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Photo
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!
REVELATIONS IN RHYTHM Comes to Florida Memorial University in Miami Garden Photo
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.
TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Are Photo
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!
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
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.
Hofstra Dance Program to Host Annual Spring Concert Photo
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.
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
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!
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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).

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