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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

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]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
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)
(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]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
Elphaba (Unknown) [Replacement]
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(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Elphaba (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Nessarose (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Roxie Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of PROTEST SONG at La MaMa Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of PROTEST SONG at La MaMa
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!
Broadway's Desi Oakley To Release New Holiday Single 'Christmas On The Coast' Photo
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.
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 - 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 Photo
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!
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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 G Photo
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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.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

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by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2025

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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

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.
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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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