Broadway Star Desi Oakley Brings 'Waitress' Back to Los Angeles After a Celebrated History with the Musical!
Broadway fans in Los Angeles are in for a treat right now as Desi Oakley is reprising her acclaimed performance as Jenna in the musical Waitress!
The musical theatre star previously led the Waitress national touring production and performed in the show at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre back in 2018. She also saved the day in January 2020 when every Jenna actress in London’s West End production fell ill. Desi was flown across the pond to perform in the show for a full week after two performances had to be canceled.
Now, Desi is starring in a production of Waitress at the La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts in southeast Los Angeles County. The production, featuring music by Sara Bareilles, is as close as you can get to a replica of the Broadway version!
Desi is joined by Broadway talent like Ben Jacoby as Dr. Pomatter, Tony winner Cleavant Derricks as Joe, and Jared Gertner as Ogie.
Desi‘s other Broadway credits include Wicked, Les Miserables, Chicago, and Annie.
Waitress is being performed through October 13. Get your tickets now!