Shannon Tavarez
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Photo Flash: Alex Newell, Jessie Mueller, and Fellow Stars Attend Broadway Match Maker (Jun 29, 2018)
BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (Jun 27, 2018)
BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (Jun 5, 2018)
Photo Flash: Alex Newell, Jessie Mueller, and Fellow Stars Attend Broadway Match Maker (Jun 29, 2018)
BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (Jun 27, 2018)
BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (Jun 5, 2018)
BIO
Shannon got the role of Young Nala after her first open audition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. She attended Harlem School of the Arts for vocals and piano from the age of 3. Her coach was the person who encouraged her to audition. She made her Broadway debut in September of 2009, and she played four of eight shows a week until April when her symptoms began.
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STAGE TUBE: LION KING's Tavarez Sings for Cancer Treatment; Broadway Community Steps Up
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-07-01 12:00:48
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BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2018
Broadway Match Maker, a bone marrow donor database drive, will be held today, June 27th from 4:30-7:00pm at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (729 7th Avenue, 12th Floor). All members of Broadway's diverse community are encouraged to join the donor database through a non-invasive 60-second simple cheek swab. Disney's The Lion King is partnering with Shannon's S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and Mount Sinai Doctors for the event.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2018
Broadway Match Maker, a bone marrow donor database drive, will be held today, June 27th from 4:30-7:00pm at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (729 7th Avenue, 12th Floor). All members of Broadway's diverse community are encouraged to join the donor database through a non-invasive 60-second simple cheek swab. Disney's The Lion King is partnering with Shannon's S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and Mount Sinai Doctors for the event.
BROADWAY MATCH MAKER, A Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Will Be Held at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2018
Broadway Match Maker, a bone marrow donor database drive, will be held on Wednesday, June 27th from 4:30-7:00pm at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (729 7th Avenue, 12th Floor). All members of Broadway's diverse community are encouraged to join the donor database through a non-invasive 60-second simple cheek swab. Disney's The Lion King is partnering with Shannon's S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and Mount Sinai Doctors for the event.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2018
Broadway Match Maker, a bone marrow donor database drive, will be held on Wednesday, June 27th from 4:30-7:00pm at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts (729 7th Avenue, 12th Floor). All members of Broadway's diverse community are encouraged to join the donor database through a non-invasive 60-second simple cheek swab. Disney's The Lion King is partnering with Shannon's S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and Mount Sinai Doctors for the event.
Photo Flash: Inside CABARET FOR A CAUSE Benefit for St. Jude's!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 13, 2014
Just last night, May 12, Tiffany Schleigh presented Cabaret for a Cause, a one-night-only event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The speial event was held at Galapagos Art Space and was dedicated to Shannon Tavarez (The Lion King) (January 20, 1999-November 1, 2010). BroadwayWorld brigs you photos from the special event below!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 13, 2014
Just last night, May 12, Tiffany Schleigh presented Cabaret for a Cause, a one-night-only event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The speial event was held at Galapagos Art Space and was dedicated to Shannon Tavarez (The Lion King) (January 20, 1999-November 1, 2010). BroadwayWorld brigs you photos from the special event below!
CABARET FOR A CAUSE To Feature Kristy Cates, Oona Laurence, Rozi Baker & More, 5/12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2014
Tiffany Schleigh presents Cabaret for a Cause, a one-night-only event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2014
Tiffany Schleigh presents Cabaret for a Cause, a one-night-only event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Shannon Tavarez Legacy Lives on Through Bone Marrow Donation Registry
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011
Last year, thousands of people were touched by the story of eleven-year-old Shannon Tavarez. The young Queens native was living her dream, performing the role of Young Nala in Broadway's The Lion King, when she was diagnosed with leukemia in April 2010 and told she needed a bone marrow transplant. While Shannon's story moved thousands of people to register as bone marrow donors, her match was never found. Sadly on November 1, 2010 Shannon passed away.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011
Last year, thousands of people were touched by the story of eleven-year-old Shannon Tavarez. The young Queens native was living her dream, performing the role of Young Nala in Broadway's The Lion King, when she was diagnosed with leukemia in April 2010 and told she needed a bone marrow transplant. While Shannon's story moved thousands of people to register as bone marrow donors, her match was never found. Sadly on November 1, 2010 Shannon passed away.
Broadway Kids Care Host Shine for Shannon Bake Sale 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010
Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will host its 4th annual Bake Sale.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010
Broadway Kids Care (BKC), the organization of theater kids for kids (and others), will host its 4th annual Bake Sale.
Alton Fitzgerald White Presents Benefit Concert for Lion King's Shannon Tavarez, 12/13
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 24, 2010
October 13th 2010 - The Just A Piano Concert Series presents Broadway's ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE in a HOLIDAY BENEFIT for The Lion King's SHANNON TAVAREZ. White's Pianist/Musical Director is DOYLE NEWMYER with Special Guest, The Color Purple's YOLANDA WYNS.
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 24, 2010
October 13th 2010 - The Just A Piano Concert Series presents Broadway's ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE in a HOLIDAY BENEFIT for The Lion King's SHANNON TAVAREZ. White's Pianist/Musical Director is DOYLE NEWMYER with Special Guest, The Color Purple's YOLANDA WYNS.
50 Cent Registers 4,000 People with DKMS In Honor Of LION KING'S Shannon Tavarez
by Molly Hagan - Aug 18, 2010
Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old former star of Disney's Lion King, got 50 Cent's attention when she was diagnosed with leukemia. A distant cousin of the rapper, 50 Cent did everything he could to help the former Broadway star and has since made it his mission to help leukemia patients nationwide find a bone marrow match.
by Molly Hagan - Aug 18, 2010
Shannon Tavarez, the 11-year-old former star of Disney's Lion King, got 50 Cent's attention when she was diagnosed with leukemia. A distant cousin of the rapper, 50 Cent did everything he could to help the former Broadway star and has since made it his mission to help leukemia patients nationwide find a bone marrow match.
Flynn, Theo Host Emma Hunton & More During Songs for a Cure 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2010
Ryan Flynn and Maria Theo will host Emma Hunton, Tim Young and more during 'Songs for a Cure,' a night of song to benefit DKMS and former Lion King cast member battling AML leukemia, Shannon Tavarez, August 16th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2010
Ryan Flynn and Maria Theo will host Emma Hunton, Tim Young and more during 'Songs for a Cure,' a night of song to benefit DKMS and former Lion King cast member battling AML leukemia, Shannon Tavarez, August 16th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
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