Podcasts about Desi Oakley

Broadway star Desi Oakley joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from a 2023 Jimmy Awards rehearsal. She discusses coaching the high school nominated performers to be their unique selves and much more in this special bonus episode. Desi Oakley is a self-prescribed artist, creator, people person, go-getter and true jane of all trades. One of the Kansas native's first roles was ironically Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She then brought her Oztastic sparkle to her Broadway debut in Wicked, starting as a swing and then taking over ensemble and understudy tracks as Nessarose and Elphaba. Since then she's appeared on Broadway in the 2014 Les Miserables revival and earned much attention for her beautiful portrayal of Jenna in Waitress both on the first national tour and West End. More recently, Desi's name was on everyone's lips as she played Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway. About the Jimmy Awards: The Broadway League Foundation presents the 14th annual Jimmy Awards​ ​ceremony taking place on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre.​ ​This year's host is star of stage, television, and film, Corbin Bleu (High School Musical). The Jimmy Awards​ ​features dynamic ensemble and solo performances and culminates with the​ ​presentation of a Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor​ ​award, as well as other honors and scholarships. Winners will be chosen by a panel of​ ​industry experts.​ ​This year there are 96 nominees from 48 high school musical theatre awards​ ​competitions across the U.S. For more visit: www.jimmyawards.com Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Desi @desioakley Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I really feel like I had two choices in that moment. And the first choice is to, you know, just panic and run off stage. And the second option is to just roll with it and realize you've already shown up." This is what Broadway, National Tour, and West End star Desi Oakley thought to herself just before the curtain went up on her West End debut, only hours after landing in London and finding out she'd be leading the cast of Waitress that evening. A self-proclaimed "Jane of all Trades," Desi is an actor, singer-songwriter, recording artist, composer, and coach. In today's interview she talks about creating a life as a working artist by reaching out in the business, how she shows up authentically online, and the experience that forever changed the way she speaks to herself. Find Desi Oakley at www.desioakley.com and on instagram @desioakleyJoin us for our FREE College Audition Q&A Webinar on March 6th: bwayvocalcoach.com/collegeGet top musical theatre training in an online course. Save 15% on BVC ACADEMY!Use code PODCAST15 at checkoutCollege MT Auditions? Watch our recent live Q&A masterclass! Get the replay and free college audition guide here. Want to work with us? Take the Quiz & Book a Consult!Connect with us on instagram, @bwayvocalcoach And @bvcaspire for college prep content for high school students and families Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.comSend us an email at hello@bwayvocalcoach.comJoin our free, Wednesday newsletter email list here.

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Based in NYC since 2011, Adam came to New York by way of Houston, TX where he completed his Master's Degree at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music (2008). Adam grew up in Northeast Ohio where he attended Cleveland State University (2006). Formally studying classical percussion throughout his education, Adam also actively performed as a freelancer on drum set. His classical background combined with his drum set skills gave him a unique set of skills that turned out to be very well-suited for working in musical theater. After playing its out-of-town tryout at Houston's Alley Theatre, Adam was offered the drum set chair on Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND when it transferred to Broadway (Spring 2011). With his foot in the door from his first Broadway show, Adam set about the work of subbing and building a reputation in and around the city. Subbing on shows as diverse as RENT, EVITA, MATILDA the Musical, AVE Q, CATS, HELLO DOLLY, ANASTASIA, THE PROM, and many more, Adam routinely demonstrates a wide-ranging versatility. A unique hybrid player, Adam is equally at home playing drum set and percussion and excels in situations that demand both contemporary drum set styles and legit classical/orchestral sensibilities. Adam's most recent NYC chairs include 2017's BANDSTAND on Broadway (TONY Nomination for Best Orchestrations and TONY WINNER for Best Choreography), Jerry Springer the Opera, and CLUELESS the Musical.When not in the theater, Adam is often found in NYC recording studios playing for singer/songwriters and composers like Desi Oakley, The Jack Mosbacher Band, Michael Mott, and David Mallamud, playing at cabaret spots like Feinstein's 54 Below, and downtown concert venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Piano's, or The Bitter End. Adam also maintains an active teaching practice at his studio in Midtown Manhattan and produces music and drum tracks from his at-home project studio. Connect with Adam on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram or use the contact form for bookings and any other inquiries. Thank you for reading Broadway Drumming 101. This post is public so feel free to share it.Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop shop for everything you'll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you'll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered directly to your email inbox two to three times a week.For $5 a month, or $50 a year, you'll have a backstage pass to the world of a broadway drummer playing on a hit show. As a paying subscriber, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway. You'll also be able to read every post (not just the occasional free ones), you'll get access to all newsletter issues in the archives, and have the ability to participate in subscriber-only comments and events.The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene.There is a lot to learn. Subscribe now, so you don't miss out on the latest posts and podcasts!Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Desi, who has played several roles on Broadway and in National Tours (including Jenna in Waitress and Roxie Hart in Chicago), talks about how she found incredible growth while her industry was shut down during the pandemic.She opens up about her father's suicide when she was 19 and how the lines have sometimes been blurred for her between performance and making choices that serve the self she has come to love.I so appreciate our dialogue about her shifting relationship with anxiety and learning to *dismantle urgency.* We share many practical tips for increasing mindfulness and mind/body awareness! I also ask her what role as an actress has been the most emotional and we are all better for hearing her courageous response.Therapy Highlight: How to discern our personal values and allow them to guide us!More Information and Resources:Instagram: @whoyoucallincrazypodcastWebsite: Sun Counseling and WellnessFollow Desi Oakley on Instagram: @desioakleyWaitress the Musical: https://waitressthemusical.comValues Clarification: https://zonbx58qza-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LYSp11.jpgSuicide Helpline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

In this penultimate reunion episode, I welcomed back Desi Oakley! 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. She is also an amazing singer/songwriter and working on her next release currently! Thanks for listening :) Click HERE to subscribe to my weekly newsletter. I will send you an email every Friday when the episode launches with the show notes, links from the show, and more. Let's connect! Instagram: @broadwaybrainspod Website: broadwaybrains.com

In the very first episode of "The Leading Lady Podcast," Caitlin and Lauren introduce listeners to the "club" and chat with Broadway Leading Lady, Desi Oakley (Wicked, Waitress, Chicago)!

Desi Oakley is a singer and actress known for her work in musical theatre. She has traveled the world performing in shows like Waitress, Chicago, and Wicked, but her talent and opportunities were not developed overnight. Rather than being a child prodigy, Desi brought with her a passion, fire, and drive to work and expand her skills. It was that early passion that landed her pivotal roles in musical theatre and that has driven her to mentor young performers that are just making their way. Listen as she shares more about her life and career and why her positive experiences have made it possible to reach back and help pull others up. For full episode show notes visit julievoris.com Connect on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube

Connor and Dylan are joined by Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago) for a truly fantastic conversation. They talk all things reality television, how Desi reconnected with her now boyfriend, Mel B’s Roxie Hart legacy, touring the country in Waitress, covering Jenna in the West End, Wichita, KA, the Ratatouille TikTok musical, and her Broadway.com vlog ‘Pie a la Road.’ Plus, a DRAMA first when Desi’s boyfriend Andy Jones joins the trio LIVE on the pod.Follow Desi Oakley on Twitter & InstagramConnect with Celia on Broadway PlusFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Maggie Montalto | Twitter & InstagramHERE is where you find official DRAMA. merch!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Get into it, y’all! Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and rate us 5 stars!

Desi Oakley is a University of Michigan graduate who has starred in Wicked, Annie, and Chicago on Broadway. She also toured the country in Evita alongside former podcast guest and her best friend, Caroline Bowman, and she originated the role of Jenna Hunterson in the North American tour of Waitress. Over her magical career, Desi has been able to add some magical projects onto her resume which has allowed her to blossom into the wonderful and sweet human being that she is. it was a pleasure getting to interview Desi Oakley in this weeks episode of the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

During this weeks episode, Desi Oakley chats with Lexi about what it was like growing up in the Midwest, how her grandmother influenced her musical theater career and the step by step process of being flown to London last minute to make her West End debut in Waitress. @desioakley http://www.desioakley.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cloutwithlexistout/support

Michele is a dance teaching legend! She has not only taught the best dancers in NYC, she continues to bring great dancers together to educate dancers. She works with Desmond Richardson on the World Dance Movement each year, with the exception of 2020.  Broadway Teaches Kids brings together greats such as Jeremy Duvall and Desi Oakley. Find information: Broadway Teaches Kids. Find more about Michele: Michele Asaaf Youtube Channel The World Dance Movement  

Read for Episode Deetz! I talked with Wichita's own Desi Oakley! Desi has been in numerous shows ranging from Broadway, National Tours, and West End (super cool right). Listen here to learn about how she songwrites, her backstory, and more! Love ya! Lucy

Maria Coyne, currently standby Anna in The King & I (UK Tour) is our first co-host of 2020!Andrew & Maria discuss Rags (Park Theatre), Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Cirque du Soleil (Royal Albert Hall) & Waitress starring Desi Oakley (Adelphi Theatre). There's lots of news about Come From Away casting, Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical & Cynthia Erivo's quest for world domination PLUS we discuss the latest Broadway gossip.Maria was most recently Standby Glinda in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) & understudy Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre). Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures!Thanks for listening! 

Singer-Songwriter, Broadway Actor, and Social Media influencer, Desi Oakley is a generous gift. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago, and originated the First National Tour of Waitress as Jenna. But her new original album, Repeat, is the catalyst for this episode. Our conversation is the perfect way to celebrate our holiday theme, #PresentingMyPresent.  If you want to connect with Desi, be sure to follow @DesiOakley or visit DesiOakley.com. You can find me @TonyHowell or TonyHowell.me.   Stick around to the end of the show for some exciting announcements and don’t forget to share your work with the world by using #PresentingMyPresent. Happy Holidays and a bright 2020!

Desi Oakley made her Broadway debut in Wicked in 2012, before going on to shows such as the Annie revival (also in 2012), the First National Tour of the revival of Evita!, Les Mis, and even starred as Jenna in the national tour of Waitress. She’s appear on TV in Gotham, and even has a couple albums of her own as a recording artist out there in the world. She could most recently be seen as Roxie Hart in Chicago. In this episode, we dive deep into some of her terrifying stories of learning piano, temporarily moving to Canada as a child, and being incredibly self-aware and not caring what people think while constantly seeking validation. She discusses why she started developing on-stage anxiety while leading the first national tour of Waitress leading to her mantra to maintaining mental health (that we discovered during the episode) called MEPCY... yeah, we made that up, but it works! She even officiated Kyrstina Alabado's wedding! Interview content begins at 1:58. A meditation lesson at 31:48 Closing standards begin at 50:45. Connect with Desi: Twitter: @desioakley IG: @desioakley desioakley.com PopRockBroadway.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcastTheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com. A very special thanks to our patrons who help make this podcast possible! Cheryl Hodges-Selden, Paul Seales, David Seales If you would like to see your name in this show notes or get a shout out on the pod itself, visit ttp.fm/patreon to become a member and show your support!

Join me and today’s guest Desi Oakley as she walks us through her impressive Broadway resume which includes roles in fan favourite musicals such as Wicked, Chicago and Waitress on tour.  Plus, hear Desi talk about discovering "her" Jenna, tapping into her own creativity as a singer-songwriter and finding her place on the Great White Way. ____ Connect with Desi on Instagram: @desioakley Follow Goodversations on Instagram: @goodversations

“Oakley, you are Broadway.” After a successful run as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, and fresh off the Yankees’ Division Series win the night prior to recording, Desi Oakley joins Al in the Batter's Box. With nearly a decade of work on the back of her baseball card, Desi tells some great stories spanning anywhere from the Emerald City to Joe’s Pie Diner. She was even down for some baseball and Broadway crossover trivia in a new segment called “7th Inning Stretch.” Al volunteers his producer, Alan Seales, to serve as Desi’s lifeline for all of the baseball-related questions, and the segment goes awry quickly. Connect with Desi Oakley on Instagram: @desioakley Connect with Break a Bat! on Instagram: @break_a_bat_podcast

Desi Oakley can be seen taking the Cook County Jail by storm as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Oakley recently wrapped up a quick return engagement to the Waitress tour as Jenna, and has previously been seen on Broadway in Wicked, Les Misérables and Annie. Follow her on social media at @desioakley.Hosted by Ryan Lee Gilbert, Caitlin Moynihan and Caitlyn Gallip

Nobody has climbed the Broadway ladder with as comprehensively as Desi Oakley. Fresh off a run as Jenna in the national tour of Waitress, she is currently starring in Chicago on Broadway as the iconic role of Roxie Hart. But that stardom comes on the heels of experience, after standing by for the role of Eva Peron on the national tour of Evita, as well as swinging two Broadway musicals: Annie and Wicked, her Broadway debut. Here’s our conversation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desi Oakley been seen on Broadway in WICKED, LES MISÉRABLES, and ANNIE (original revival cast) as well as national touring productions of EVITA and WICKED. As a singer-songwriter, her original music can be found on Spotify and iTunes. This interview was recorded back in March of 2018 when she was starring as Jenna Hunterson in the national tour of WAITRESS. Follow Kare Reviews at www.karereviews.com and on Twitter: @KareReviews Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: @JeffreyKare If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. Anchor, Apple, Google, SoundCloud, Spotify, Breaker, Overcasts, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-kare/support

In this Arts Appetizer, we speak with the two leads of 'Waitress', Desi Oakley and Bryan Fenkart on everything from the coherency of the cast to working with Sara Bareilles.

Remembering David Cassidy. Guest is Desi Oakley from the cast of the musical Waitress. Mario Cantonetalks about Sex & The City 3. A summer wedding for Harry & Meghan?

Desi Oakley plays the lead in Waitress the musical, which you can find at the Music Hall until this evening. Michael Brandt is a Kansas City native who went on to write movies like 3:10 to Yuma, 2 Fast 2 Furious and created the Chicago (Fire/PD/etc) brand of shows. He is in town this weekend to talk with the local film industry. Finally, what happens when Jen has to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year? She has to call the Butterball hotline.

Today, we are excited to share an exclusive pOZcast interview with Desi Oakley! Desi is the alternate for Eva on the national tour of EVITA, but previously was a universal swing with the North American companies of WICKED, where she was responsible for covering ensemble tracks in each American production of the show. She has also just released an EP called DON'T LOOK BACK, which is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon, among other places. The music is fantastic (all written by her), and she chats with us about it in her interview. Give it a listen!