Next for Desi Oakley?
Next for Desi Oakley?
Harpz2006
Broadway Star Joined: 1/3/08
#1Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 4/30/19 at 9:59pm
I liked Desi as Jenna on the Waitress tour... she's now lately teasing her next project on instagram, did a "first day of school!" post last week but isn't yet announcing what it is. Any thoughts? Could it be Frozen tour (did they start rehearsals last week)? Do we think she could be Anna and Caroline Bowman Elsa?
magictodo123
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/19
#2Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/1/19 at 8:05am
I honestly thought she'd be the next Broadway Jenna, but people I know who claim to have connections to casting directors have made me think otherwise. This is a far, far reach, but based on what's in development, here are my thoughts? The musical adaptation of 13 Going on 30, The Devil Wears Prada, Josephine, A Sign of The Times.
Just reading descriptions of these shows is giving me thoughts, but what do I know? Maybe she could be the next Jenna on Broadway.
ElphabaGoodman
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/10
#3Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/1/19 at 8:08amShe’s going to be a replacement as a starring role in a long running Broadway musical that she hasn’t done before (not Wicked or Waitress) - should be announced soon
magictodo123
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/19
#4Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/1/19 at 8:27am
ElphabaGoodman said: "She’s going to be a replacement as a starring role in a long running Broadway musical that she hasn’t done before (not Wicked or Waitress) - should be announced soon"
Hmm. My thought immediately went to Beautiful. Am I anywhere close haha
WestEndGal
Broadway Star Joined: 6/25/18
Harpz2006
Broadway Star Joined: 1/3/08
#7Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/1/19 at 12:59pmCan she sing soprano? Could be My Fair Lady.
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trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#8Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/1/19 at 1:07pm“Long running” — Beautiful makes sense, especially considering her talent behind the piano and with vocal impressions.
wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
magictodo123
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/19
#10Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/5/19 at 3:26pm
Chicago? Has this been confirmed or is it just a guess?
Observation
Stand-by Joined: 12/3/15
#11Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/7/19 at 9:53am
She also made an insta post with all of her roles as a blonde, she even hints that her next role may be a blonde as well...
If it were Chicago, would she necessarily HAVE to be blonde?
JustinLovesSideShow
Understudy Joined: 12/20/14
#13Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/8/19 at 6:30pmhttp://www.playbill.com/person/desi-oakley-vault-0000121637
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#14Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/8/19 at 7:28pm
Yesterday, I was casually looking through the Playbill Vault and the many Roxie replacements. I was surprised to see Desi Oakley's name, along with her upcoming start date of May 13th.
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Stand-by Joined: 12/3/15
#15Next for Desi Oakley?
Posted: 5/14/19 at 8:14pm
Desi started last night! Anyone get a chance to see her?
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