Savion Glover
Savion Glover is an actor, source material whose BroadwayWorld credits include Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Savion Glover: Downtown, and Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Shuffle Along (2016).
Date of Birth: November 19, 1973 (52)
Birth Place: USA
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
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Savion Glover
Connection
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 Glover, Savion Glover’s Bare Soundz
Savion Glover, Live 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
Video: CHEZ JOEY With Myles Frost Takes Final Bows at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - 2026-03-24 11:45:02
Video: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Releases Trailer With Myles Frost & More
by Michael Major - 2026-03-04 12:30:20
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
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation honored Cinco Paul, creator of the Tony-winning musical SCHMIGADOON, with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award for his significant contributions to American musical theater.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2026
Yesterday evening in the glittering Appel Room overlooking Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center hosted a party in honor of the All Star Cast and Creative Team of In Concert: Shuffle Along. or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All that Followed. Check out photos from the concert here and even more from the after party festivities
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2026
Just last night, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed returned to the stage in a concert version of the acclaimed 2016 Broadway musical, inspired by one of the most important works in American theater history. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026
Good news for fans of Shuffle Along! If you couldn't make it to either of the performances of the reunion concert, the performance will be broadcast on PBS next year.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Additional performers join the all-star lineup for the one-night-only concert at Carnegie Hall celebrating the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, including Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present a second concert presentation of George C. Wolfe’s Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its upcoming Fall/Spring season, including a reunion concert of the 2016 Broadway production of Shuffle Along, plus more.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026
Vocalist Michelle Lordi and bassist Matthew Parrish have released a new live album recorded at a Detroit jazz venue, capturing their collaborative performance.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 13, 2026
Broadway alums Michael Urie, Rachel Dratch, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis are among the guest stars appearing in Famously You, a new original streaming series coming to Roku in July.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group will present the 28th annual DANCE THIS at The Moore Theatre, featuring guest commissions from THE OUTSIDERS, José Limón, and choreographer Mike Song, alongside local dance groups.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Pones will present TAPPED IN, a new tap dance work blending socially conscious movement and immersive storytelling, at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, featuring guest artists with ties to Spike Lee and Gregory Hines.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2026
Arena Stage's production of Chez Joey played its final performance on March 22, 2026. Watch the cast, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans, take their final bows! Watch the video from the reworked version of Pal Joey.
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 12, 2026
Today’s subject Myles Frost in currently living his theatre life as the lead character in Chez Joey at Arena Stage. The show is a modern reimagining of the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. The production runs through March 22nd in Arena’s Kreeger Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2026
Arena Stage has released a new trailer for their production of Chez Joey. Watch the new video, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans!
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.
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 the following awards: Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Shuffle Along, 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, and 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).
