Desi Oakley
Latest News on Desi Oakley:
Watch: Desi Oakley’s 'Christmas on the Coast' Music Video (Dec 5, 2025)
Listen: Desi Oakley Releases New Holiday Single 'Christmas On The Coast' (Nov 21, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK (Nov 21, 2025)
Watch: Desi Oakley’s 'Christmas on the Coast' Music Video (Dec 5, 2025)
Listen: Desi Oakley Releases New Holiday Single 'Christmas On The Coast' (Nov 21, 2025)
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK (Nov 21, 2025)
BIO
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
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]
Fantine (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Performer (Swing)
Lily St. Regis (Understudy)
Grace Farrell (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Elphaba (Understudy) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Understudy) [Replacement]
Elphaba (Understudy) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Videos
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-25 10:21:31
Exclusive: Holli' Conway Sings 'Dangerous Woman' from BROADWAY SINGS ARIANA/GAGA
by Joey Mervis - 2025-05-23 12:41:11
Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-25 12:59:16
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WAITRESS Starring Desi Oakley at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-19 11:10:23
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-01 10:09:47
Video: Get A First Look At The 2023 Jimmy Awards Opening Number Featuring Tunes From KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SIX, SHUCKED And More!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-06-23 17:02:21
VIDEO: Talented Teens From Across the U.S. Prepare for The Jimmy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-24 16:06:05
VIDEO: Desi Oakley, Brittney Johnson, Jelani Remy and More Sing the Opening Number From New Musical THE VALLEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-09 11:25:41
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS Casts Unite to Sing the Best of Bareilles!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-04 09:01:00
TV: Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson Give Speeches at Opening Night of WAITRESS at the Pantages
by Stephi Wild - 2018-08-04 17:43:52
TV: WAITRESS Is Opening Up Across the US! Find Out What's Inside in Rehearsal with the Cast!
by TV - On the Road - 2017-10-07 10:00:51
Pies to Go! Getting to Know WAITRESS' Jenna on Tour, Desi Oakley
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-10-02 16:36:02
VIDEO: Laura Osnes, Taylor Louderman, and Desi Oakley Perform 'The Princess Power Medley'
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-08 07:42:22
STAGE TUBE: Baby One More Time! Watch Clips from BROADWAY LOVES BRITNEY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stage Tube - 2016-11-18 16:09:01
STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes, Sierra Boggess & More Channel Their Inner Princess at BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-04 13:56:11
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Desi Oakley and More in GIRLSTAR at D.C.'s Signature Theatre
by Stage Tube - 2015-10-22 17:33:19
STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes, Caissie Levy, Courtney Reed & Many More Light Up THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-08-18 15:08:05
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK
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!
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!
Broadway's Desi Oakley To Release New Holiday Single 'Christmas On The Coast'
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.
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.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
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.
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.
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Understudies & Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More Come to Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 2, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.
Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
Jimmy Award-winning student performers Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony Monday evening. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
Jimmy Award-winning student performers Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony Monday evening. Watch the interview!
GLORY RIDE to Have Two Industry Readings This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings this month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story about Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings this month.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025
The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025
The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Chris Hayes and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Perfromance by an Actress.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Chris Hayes and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Perfromance by an Actress.
Video: Josh Groban Previews the 2025 Jimmy Awards on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Broadway alum Josh Groban returns as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Broadway alum Josh Groban returns as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!
Video: Watch the 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025
110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025
110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Take Part in The Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
The team of professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 16th annual Jimmy Awards has been revealed. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
The team of professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 16th annual Jimmy Awards has been revealed. Learn more here!
Exclusive: Holli' Conway Sings 'Dangerous Woman' from BROADWAY SINGS ARIANA/GAGA
by Joey Mervis - May 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld is very excited to share a sneak peek from the show- watch as Holli' Conway is joined by Reagan Casteel to perform 'Dangerous Woman'. Watch the full performance in this video.
by Joey Mervis - May 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld is very excited to share a sneak peek from the show- watch as Holli' Conway is joined by Reagan Casteel to perform 'Dangerous Woman'. Watch the full performance in this video.
Justin David Sullivan and More to Perform at BROADWAY SINGS ARIANA/GAGA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
A starry lineup of Broadway talent make up the lineup for the next new installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series, celebrating pop superstars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025
A starry lineup of Broadway talent make up the lineup for the next new installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series, celebrating pop superstars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. Learn more!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025
With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025
With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
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
Videos