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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]

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

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

Videos

News


Tapper Lisa La Touche to Join Jazz Power Intiative and Harlem School of the Arts for WE GOT THAT SWING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

For the third year in a row, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) will partner with the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) on We Got That Swing a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn how to attend.
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 Arena Stage in 2025/26 Season
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. The season includes the world premiere of CrazySexyCool, from TLC, written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah and choreographed by Chloe O. Davis; as well as a revival of Damn Yankees, in a new adaptation by Will Power and Doug Wright, additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo; the world premiere of Freemont Ave, by Reggie D. White; a new revival of Pal Joey, with a new book by Richard LaGravenese, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2025
by - Apr 14, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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
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
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!
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble to Present Spring Concert at Annenberg Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, will return to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
Julio Agustin and Phillip Attmore Join Guest Faculty Of Broadway Theatre Project 2025
by Emmy Rice - Mar 9, 2025

Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.
Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson will lead New York City Center Encores! Wonderful Town. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: American Repertory Theater's DIARY OF A TAP DANCER is Illuminating Look at Dance History
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 2, 2025

Get a ticket, if you still can, to her illuminating and immensely entertaining new play “Diary of a Tap Dancer” – being given its world premiere production by the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge through January 4, 2025 – and you’ll never forget it.
A.R.T. Unveils Associated Programming For DIARY OF A TAP DANCER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Repertory Theater has revealed programming associated with its upcoming production of Diary of a Tap Dancer including film screenings, on-site engagement, and a post-show conversation with acclaimed dancer Dianne Walker. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2024
by - Nov 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
TD MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL to be Presented at NJPAC in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

Experience the electrifying TD Moody Jazz Festival at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center with an unforgettable night of Funk! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.
Moody Jazz Festival Begins At New Jersey Performing Arts Center In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Explore the MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center from November 7-24, featuring a lineup of renowned jazz artists and performances.
Yendor Theatre Company Presents The NJ Premiere Of TIERS By Reg E Gaines
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

Grammy and Tony nominee reg e gaines brings his play TIERS to Yendor Theatre Company for its NJ premiere at NJPAC. The play, inspired by gaines' youth, runs from October 11-13.
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to Take Place This Sunday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
TD MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes To New Jersey Performing Arts Center This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Experience TD Moody Jazz Festival at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with an unforgettable night of Funk!
MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Lineup Announced At New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the complete line-up for the Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 7-24. The festival will feature a variety of performances from renowned jazz artists.

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 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.

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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