The festival begins with a gala performance on June 18 featuring Glover, the former tap prodigy, along with the Ben Munisteri Dance Projects and dancers from the Ballet Program of the School at Jacob's Pillow performing a world-premiere work by choreographer Margot Sappington.
Other highlights include the world premiere of Blueprint of a Lady, a work inspired by jazz legend Billie Holiday and performed by Ronald K. Brown/Evidence with vocalist Nnenna Freelon.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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