Joshua
Tavares
Hawaiian Actor Singer
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Born and raised in Hawai'i, Joshua ("Baba") Tavares grew up singing with his dad and dancing hula with his mom. Music and dance were always a part of his childhood but he found his true passion in high school when he made his theatrical debut as Ryan Evans in High School Musical. Iconic. After seeing several Broadway shows with his drama club he knew he would pursue a career as an actor. He trained as a triple threat at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City. He was most recently seen strutting across North America as Angel in the 20th Anniversary Tour of RENT. He also represented Hawaiʻi as a model, opening the show for Native Hawaiian brand, Dezigns by Kamohoaliʻi at New York Fashion Week 2021. He is currently in Graduate School a the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, teaching and getting his Masterʻs in Acting + Hawaiian Theatre. Live with aloha, follow your dreams, eat the donut! No day but today!
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"Joshua Tavares’s performance as the gender fluid and wonderfully carefree Angel truly blew our minds! Tavares’s fierce dance moves, smooth drum playing and impeccable comedic timing won over the audience and had us cheering him on the entire night." -The Rogers Revue
"Truly the epicenter of joy in this production, Angel (Tavares) is a radiant ball of compassion and love and acceptance and all of the things that Rent truly is at its core. There is a sassy simplicity to Tavares’ Angel that just melts your heart and warms your soul, driving the show to have a happy heart at its core." -Theatre bloom
"Angel is played by Joshua Tavares who perfectly executes the singing, Marlies Yearby's choreography, and the cheerful but strong demeanor of the character." -Broadway world raleigh
"Joshua Tavares is fantastic as Angel, and gave an impressive display of physicality during “Today 4 U,” jumping from floor to table and just generally giving it his all." -Review stl
"Tavares is up for the job, smiling and sashaying to create an Angel that’s every bit as fabulous as the audience needs him to be." -Triangle Arts & Entertainment
"The scenes between Tavares and Hicks were touching and utterly captivating in their sincerity." - Broadway World Ottawa
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