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Desi Oakley most recently appeared as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. She also performed as the original Jenna in the National Tour of Waitress. Her Broadway credits include Wicked, Annie and Les Misérables. In addition to Waitress, her National Tour credits include Wicked and Evita. Desi's new original album Repeat can be found on iTunes and all streaming platforms. She was raised in Wichita, KS and is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. Follow her @desioakley.

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STAGE CREDITS

Waitress Waitress
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Jenna [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Fantine (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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Evita Evita
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Eva Perón (Albania)
(Alternate)
Annie Annie
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer (Swing)
Lily St. Regis (Understudy)
Grace Farrell (Understudy)
Lily St. Regis (Unknown)
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Grace Farrell (Unknown)
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Lily St. Regis (Unknown)
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Elphaba (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Understudy) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Understudy) [Replacement]
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Elphaba (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Nessarose (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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Elphaba (Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

54 Below will present the award-winning vocalist and rising stage actor Josh Thone in To: Wisconsin, From: NYC, With Love on April 4, 2026, at 9:30. Learn more here!
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by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Now running at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club is the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price and starring celebrated British actor David Nellist. Check out photos from opening night!
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Watch: Desi Oakley’s 'Christmas on the Coast' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Desi Oakley has released the official music video for her new holiday single, “Christmas on the Coast,” written by Dan Diaz and Martin Storrow. Oakley is known for Waitress, Chicago and more.
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Listen: Desi Oakley Releases New Holiday Single 'Christmas On The Coast'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Broadway actor Desi Oakley has released her new holiday single, “Christmas on the Coast.' Written by Dan Diaz and Martin Storrow, the track is a bi-coastal collaboration created between artists in Los Angeles and New York City. Check it out now.
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by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new photos!
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Broadway’s Desi Oakley will release her new holiday single CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST on Friday, November 21. Fans can pre-save the track now at ChristmasontheCoast.com.
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by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

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by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025

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Video: Watch the 2025 Jimmy Awards Photo
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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Desi Oakley been in?

Desi Oakley has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Desi Oakley been in?

Desi Oakley has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Desi Oakley's first West End show?

Desi Oakley's first West End show was Waitress which opened in 2019

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