Desiree "Desi" Oakley, (born June 12, 1989), is an American singer and actress, known for her work in musical theatre. She has performed in shows such as Waitress, Chicago, and Wicked.[1]
After Wicked, Oakley went on to appear in the 2012 Broadway revival of Annie at the Palace Theatre. In addition to her role in the ensemble, she understudied Grace Farrell and Lily St. Regis. Soon after, Oakley joined the National Tour of the 2012 revival of Evita, as the alternate for the titular role and performing twice per week.[citation needed] In 2016, Oakley joined the cast of the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre. She served as a member of the ensemble and covered the role of Fantine. Oakley stayed with the production until its final performance on September 4, 2016.[citation needed]
Oakley is perhaps best known for her performance in the lead role of Jenna in Waitress, where she originated on the show's first national tour.[4] She also temporarily starred as Jenna in the West End production of Waitress, at the Adelphi Theatre, in January 2020.[5] On May 13, 2019, Oakley began starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.[6] She played three two-week engagements in the role, with her final performance on July 28, 2019.[7] Her latest album "THE LIGHT EFFECT" released in June 2022 as a Broadway show, starring Caitlin Kinnunen, Erika Henningsen & Christiani Pitts.[8][9]
Oakley is also a singer-songwriter. She released the independent studio albums Don't Look Back in 2014 and Repeat in 2019.[5] In 2020, Oakley released A Pocket of Time, and donated the proceeds from digital downloads to the Dramatist Guild Foundation for artists who were struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also recorded one-off singles including White Butterfly and Winter Song (featuring Becca White).[citation needed] In November 2019 Oakley and her Evita tour castmate Krystina Alabado began a Broadway training program for young actors in New York City called Pop Rock Broadway.[11]
^Gilbert, Ryan (August 9, 2017). "Serve with a Smile! Desi Oakley, Bryan fenkart & More Will Star in the National Tour of Waitress". Broadway.com. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
^ abGans, Andrew (January 13, 2020). "Producers Fly Desi Oakley to London to Fill in for Ill Waitress Stars". Playbill.
^McPhee, Ryan (May 13, 2019). "Desi Oakley Joins Broadway Cast of Chicago May 13". Playbill. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
^"Desi Oakley to Razzle Dazzle in CHICAGO as Roxie Hart". BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
^Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Caitlin Kinnunen Joins Desi Oakley's New Musical THE LIGHT EFFECT". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
^Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Desi Oakley's New Musical THE LIGHT EFFECT to Premiere With Christiani Pitts & More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
^Desi Oakley, Kennedy Kanagawa, Cleavant Derricks, More Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse Waitress
^"Pop Rock Broadway". Pop Rock Broadway. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
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American singer and actress known for her work in musical theatre She has performed in shows such as Waitress Chicago and Wicked 1 Desi OakleyBorn 1989 06 12 June 12 1989 age 34 Wichita KansasNationalityAmericanAlma materUniversity of Michigan BFA Occupation s Actress singerKnown forWaitress Chicago WickedWebsitewww wbr desioakley wbr com Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Broadway career 3 Other work 4 ReferencesEarly life and education editDesiree Desi Oakley was born in Wichita Kansas She first attended professional theatre at Music Theatre Wichita and began performing at the age of 8 years Some of her early roles included Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz Eponine in Les Miserables Gabriella in High School Musical and Ariel in The Little Mermaid 2 She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Michigan in 2011 citation needed Broadway career editOakley made her Broadway debut in Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre on January 3 2012 as one of the show s swings 3 She was later cast as a member of the ensemble and understudied the roles of Elphaba and Nessarose Thropp citation needed After Wicked Oakley went on to appear in the 2012 Broadway revival of Annie at the Palace Theatre In addition to her role in the ensemble she understudied Grace Farrell and Lily St Regis Soon after Oakley joined the National Tour of the 2012 revival of Evita as the alternate for the titular role and performing twice per week citation needed In 2016 Oakley joined the cast of the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Miserables at the Imperial Theatre She served as a member of the ensemble and covered the role of Fantine Oakley stayed with the production until its final performance on September 4 2016 citation needed Oakley is perhaps best known for her performance in the lead role of Jenna in Waitress where she originated on the show s first national tour 4 She also temporarily starred as Jenna in the West End production of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre in January 2020 5 On May 13 2019 Oakley began starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway 6 She played three two week engagements in the role with her final performance on July 28 2019 7 Her latest album THE LIGHT EFFECT released in June 2022 as a Broadway show starring Caitlin Kinnunen Erika Henningsen amp Christiani Pitts 8 9 In summer 2024 she ll reprise the role of Jenna in Waitress at Ogunquit Playhouse 10 Other work editOakley is also a singer songwriter She released the independent studio albums Don t Look Back in 2014 and Repeat in 2019 5 In 2020 Oakley released A Pocket of Time and donated the proceeds from digital downloads to the Dramatist Guild Foundation for artists who were struggling as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic She has also recorded one off singles including White Butterfly and Winter Song featuring Becca White citation needed In November 2019 Oakley and her Evita tour castmate Krystina Alabado began a Broadway training program for young actors in New York City called Pop Rock Broadway 11 References edit Desi Oakley Internet Broadway Database Desi Oakley A Class Act NY December 12 2017 Desi Oakley Playbill Gilbert Ryan August 9 2017 Serve with a Smile Desi Oakley Bryan fenkart amp More Will Star in the National Tour of Waitress Broadway com Retrieved April 9 2021 a b Gans Andrew January 13 2020 Producers Fly Desi Oakley to London to Fill in for Ill Waitress Stars Playbill McPhee Ryan May 13 2019 Desi Oakley Joins Broadway Cast of Chicago May 13 Playbill Retrieved April 9 2021 Desi Oakley to Razzle Dazzle in CHICAGO as Roxie Hart BroadwayWorld May 9 2019 Retrieved April 9 2021 Rabinowitz Chloe Caitlin Kinnunen Joins Desi Oakley s New Musical THE LIGHT EFFECT BroadwayWorld com Retrieved October 25 2022 Rabinowitz Chloe Desi Oakley s New Musical THE LIGHT EFFECT to Premiere With Christiani Pitts amp More BroadwayWorld com Retrieved October 25 2022 Desi Oakley Kennedy Kanagawa Cleavant Derricks More Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse Waitress Pop Rock Broadway Pop Rock Broadway Retrieved April 14 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Desi Oakley amp oldid 1219281461, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
