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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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Desi Oakley STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Jenna [Replacement]

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Jenna

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]

Fantine (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2013
Eva Perón (Alternate)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer (Swing)

Lily St. Regis (Understudy)

Grace Farrell (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Elphaba (Understudy) [Replacement]

Nessarose (Understudy) [Replacement]

Elphaba (Understudy) [Replacement]

Nessarose (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]

Roxie Hart [Replacement]

Roxie Hart [Replacement]

Roxie Hart [Replacement]


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AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 Next Month

The show will feature standbys, understudies, and alternates from various Broadway hits like DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, BACK TO THE FUTURE-THE MUSICAL, and more.

Kayla Moore Joins the Cast of THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY! Off-Broadway

TikTok star Kayla Moore joins the cast of Off-Broadway's The Office! A Musical Parody.

Cast Members From HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, MJ & More to Join AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, HAMILTON, HARMONY, MJ THE MUSICAL, and KIMBERLY AKIMBO. Join us on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM for an evening of Broadway talent.

Tyler Tafolla to Present CATCHING UP! Concert In San Diego

Join Tyler Tafolla, musical theatre composer, and performer, as he catches up with the industry, shares new music, and vents about career struggles, featuring performances from Janaya Mahealani Jones, Matthew Malecki, Mikeala Macias, and Megan Tafolla, accompanied by Taylor Peckham.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  Hamilton; Merrily We Roll Along; Harmony; Here We Are;  Purlie Victorious; The Gardens Of Anuncia; Into The Woods and Here Lies Love.        

Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the studio cast recording of 17 Again, a musical based on the popular 2009 film. The album is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. In honor of the release, a new music video for 'Time For Starting Over' performed by Eden Espinosa, has also been released.

SEASONS: A New Musical Song Cycle to Make San Diego Debut At Oceanside Theatre Company

Seasons: A New Musical Song Cycle, written and directed by Tyler Tafolla, makes its San Diego debut at Oceanside Theatre Company from December 8-10. Don't miss this celebration of the changing seasons of life.

Photos: First Look At Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Lexington Theatre Company

The Lexington Theatre Company brings Broadway and Rising Stars to the stage.  Irving Berlin’s White Christmas will be led by seasoned pros from Broadway/National Tours including Matthew Amira (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Dirty Dancing) as Bob Wallace, Darius Jordan Lee (Ain’t Too Proud) as Phil Davis, Gregory North (Into the Woods, Secret Garden, Grand Hotel) as General Waverly, Desi Oakley (Waitress, Annie, Chicago, Wicked, Les Misérables) as Betty Hanyes and Molly Rushing (Anastasia the Musical) as Judy Haynes. They will share the stage with Lexingtonians Rachel Allison Black (Martha Watson) and Rory Harden (Susan Waverly).

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.

Alan Eisenberg, Longest-Serving Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association, Passes Away at 88

Read about the life and legacy of Alan Eisenberg, the influential executive director of Actors' Equity Association, who led the union from 1981 to 2006. Discover how he shaped the industry and navigated through challenging times.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... will celebrate its 20th anniversary at The Green Room 42 with Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from various Broadway shows on October 23rd at 7 PM.

Jenn Colella, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the lineup here!

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 This Month

Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…

Raymond J. Lee, Audrey Cardwell, Matt Shingledecker And More Join MAUI STRONG Broadway Web Concert

Broadway and nationally touring talent are joining the effort to generate direct donations to the Maui Strong Fund which is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE Returns To The Green Room 42 On August 21

AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from SHUCKED; KIMBERLY AKIMBO; ALADDIN; HERE LIES LOVE and CAMELOT.

Gabby Rosenbloom Brings YOU CRAZY CHILD: A BIRTHDAY CABARET To The Green Room 42, October 10

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Gabby Rosenbloom and more in You Crazy Child: A Birthday Cabaret on October 10th at 9:30 pm. NYC native, Gabby Rosenbloom, makes her New York solo debut with You Crazy Child: A Birthday Cabaret. Join her as she celebrates her 25th birthday featuring Billy Joel songs to Broadway Hits and everything in between.

Interview: Mia Nelson of JIMMY AWARDS SEMI-FINALIST at Jimmy Awards

Rosemount High School student Mia Nelson was named as a Semifinalist at the 14th annual National High School Musical Theater Awards (Jimmy Awards®), a coast-to-coast celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Fills the Air at North Shore Music Theatre

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?

Video: First Look at Desi Oakley and Joseph Spieldenner in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre

Get sneak peek video of the highly-anticipated production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre. Join Desi Oakley and Joseph Spieldenner as they bring the beloved characters to life in this enchanting musical.

Photos: First Look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC at North Shore Music Theatre

All new photos have been released from THE SOUND OF MUSIC playing at North Shore Music Theatre through July 23, 2023.

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Desi Oakley has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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

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

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