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BIO

Broadway: King Kong (King’s Company, OBC). The Metropolitan Opera: Fire Shut Up In My Bones, Porgy and Bess, La Traviata. TV/Live Performance: “Saturday Night Live!,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” The Tony Awards, “Dancing With The Stars,” Hulu’s “Up Here,” “POSE,” “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” HERMES and Swarovski. Theatre: Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ (Old Globe), Pirates of Penzance (Roundabout Theater), I Married An Angel (City Center Encores!), Memphis (Riverside Theatre), Hairspray (Dallas Theater Center). Awards: Outer Critics Circle Special Achievement in Theater. Education: B.A. in Dance; Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2019
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

King's Company


Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Special Achievement Awards

Jovan DansberryKing Kong

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J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Plays Final Performance on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 14, 2023, following 17 preview performances and 65 regular performances.
Photos: Inside the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Cocktail Reception

Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced just last week, and will be presented on May 22nd at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. A reception was held for the nominees last night, May 2, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' To Close On Broadway This Month

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ has announced its closing date.
Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'

Check out new photos of the cast of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ on Broadway!
Video: DANCIN' Cast Performs 'Sing Sing Sing' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The Broadway cast of DANCIN' performed 'Sing Sing Sing' on Good Morning America, marking their first televised performance. Dancin' is the first revival of Bob Fosse's 1978 revue. Now playing at the Music Box Theatre, DANCIN' delivers the quintessential Broadway experience for Fosse fans and first-timers. Watch the video of the performance now!
DANCIN' to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Tomorrow

With New York's hottest cast performing wall-to-wall dance, including Bob Fosse classics such as 'Mr. Bojangles,' and 'Sing Sing Sing.' DANCIN' delivers the quintessential Broadway experience for Fosse fans and first-timers alike. You think you've seen dancing, but you've never seen DANCIN' like this.
Video: DANCIN' Cast Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated its opening night! The cast walked the red carpet on Sunday and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Watch in this video!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DANCIN'

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Music Box Theatre! Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated its opening night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Below, check out photos of the celebrity arrivals!
Photos: DANCIN' Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated its opening night! Te best of Broadway was at the Music Box Theatre last night, March 19, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team as they walk the red carpet!
Photos: Bob Fosse's DANCIN' Takes Opening Night Bows

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' just celebrated  its opening night! The best of Broadway was at the Music Box Theatre last night, March 19, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the curtain call here!
Review Roundup: Bob Fosse's DANCIN' Opens on Broadway!

The best of Broadway gathered tonight at the Music Box Theatre to celebrate the opening of Bob Fosse's DANCIN'. Read the reviews as they come in here!
Video: Meet the All-Star Dancers of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' on Broadway

Dancin' is currently in previews on Broadway and we are hanging with Wayne Cilento and the cast in this video!
Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!

See photos of the company of DANCIN' meeting the press!
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Karli Dinardo Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Tune in to our Instagram story today as Karli Dinardo​​​​​​​ takes you behind the scenes of Bob Fosse's Dancin' on Broadway!
Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'

Last night, March 2, Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ returned to Broadway! To commemorate the first performance, the production has released a never-before-seen short film of the musical number, 'Dancin’ Man.' Check out the video here!
Photos: Get A First Look At The Cast Of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' On Broadway

Get a first look at Bob Fosse's DANCIN' ahead of its first preview tonight on Broadway with an official opening on Sunday, March 19 at the Music Box Theatre.
Listen: DANCIN' MAN: A FABULOUS INVALID PODCAST Launches With Nicole Fosse

Listen to Nicole Fosse on the first episode of “DANCIN’ Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast” ahead of previews beginning for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’.
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Announces Rush and Lottery Policies

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' has announced general and digital rush and digital lottery policies as previews begin this Thursday, March 2 at 8 PM at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.)
Photos: Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'

Get a first look at rehearsal photos for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jovan Dansberry been in?

Jovan Dansberry has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jovan Dansberry been in?

Jovan Dansberry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jovan Dansberry been nominated for?

and Special Achievement Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong.

What awards has Jovan Dansberry won?

Jovan Dansberry has won a Special Achievement Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work in King Kong.

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