Jessica Deahr

Drury Lane Theatre has released first look photos and video of its final show of the 2023/2024 season, the beloved Fiddler on the Roof.

Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. See photos below!

On September 8th and 9th at 8pm, Chicago Dance Crash will present “Evolution,” a two-act world premiere concert at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. This production will serve as the final show for Crash Artistic Director Jessica Deahr who's award-winning career with the organization has delighted and inspired 100's of thousands of patrons well beyond the great City they call home.

Coming off a commercially & critically successful 20th anniversary season, local hip hop/contemporary performance company Chicago Dance Crash announced a series of upcoming leadership changes at a public fundraising event held last month.

Chicago Dance Crash's signature blend of concert and street dance styles paints a colorful picture of life, strife and relationship goals after the end of the world with Booms Day, a two-act, world premiere dance production marking the company's 20th anniversary August 26–September 10, 2022 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr will expose the Jolly Roger Corporation for what they truly are as the tell-all reunion episode is conducted live in front of a studio audience overlooking our great city with The Final $tage Rooftop Reunion Episode, fit for all ages, playing at the Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Lincoln Park outdoor rooftop.

Chicago Dance History Project (CDHP) has confirmed the lineup and schedule for its Interview Marathon on January 31. Interviewees will appear live from international locations and around the U.S. CDHP Executive/Artistic Director Jenai Cutcher will conduct all the interviews from Chicago's historic Auditorium Theatre, which has donated its space for the event.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr will premiere The Last First: Professional Dancemaking in 2020 Chicago — a bouncing, 50-minute documentary telling the story of the Crash Performance Ensemble and creative staff negotiating today’s climate to create and film three new repertory works.

Chicago Dancers United (CDU) has finalized details for the finale of Dance for Life 2020: United as One, a digital event taking place August 10a?"15 through CDU's website, chicagodancersunited.org. Dance for Life 2020: United as One is presented in partnership with Optum.

Chicago Dancers United has announced the lineup for Dance for Life 2020: United as One, a digital event showcasing Dance for Life (DFL) performances from the past 29 years and a world premiere finale.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to present Lil Pine Nut: The Learning Curve of Pinocchio, fit for all ages, playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Ave., August 23-31. Opening Night is Friday, August 23 at 8pm. Lil Pine Nut is choreographed by Deahr and company Rehearsal Director KC Bevis with additional choreography by Dionna PridGeon and Jim Morrow. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. There is one matinee on Sunday August 25 at 3pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under and may be purchased at www.chicagodancecrash.com.

Dance for Life Chicago announces a lineup of popular companies and artists returning to the stage August 17 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago. Dance for Life, which mobilizes Chicago's dance community by raising funds through dance, presents this annual benefit performance, which this year is followed by a gala reception at the Hilton Chicago.

For its 27th annual event, Dance for Life Chicago presents a diverse group of companies and artists performing August 18 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Dance for Life, which mobilizes Chicago's dance community by raising funds through dance, presents this annual benefit performance, which is preceded by a gala reception at the Hilton Chicago.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr will laugh off the past with Crash Year 15, fit for all ages, playing at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr will laugh off the past with Crash Year 15, fit for all ages, playing at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Chicago Dance Crash and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr will go big with The Bricklayers of Oz, fit for all ages, playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Ave., July 28-August 5. Opening Night is Friday, July 28th at 8pm. Bricklayers is conceived & choreographed by Deahr with original lyrics by Chicago rapper Al Tamper. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Chicago Dance Crash (CDC) and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to regain their sense of humor with the world premiere of And Now for the Dancing Pants!, fit for all ages, playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Ave., Dec. 2-10. Opening Night is Friday, December 2nd at 8pm. Dancing Pants! is conceived by Deahr with choreography by Belle Jensen, Adam McGaw, Richard Ashworth, Stephanie Paul, and CDC Senior Company Member Kaitlin Webster. The show also features an original recording of Silverstein's works narrated by local rapper Al Tamper and a live introduction by local emcee Mr. Mattrick Swayze. Performances are Fridays and Todays at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children, and may be purchased at www.chicagodancecrash.com.

Chicago Dance Crash (CDC) and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to regain their sense of humor with the world premiere of And Now for the Dancing Pants!, fit for all ages, playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Ave., Dec. 2-10. Opening Night is Today, December 2nd at 8pm. Dancing Pants! is conceived by Deahr with choreography by Belle Jensen, Adam McGaw, Richard Ashworth, Stephanie Paul, and CDC Senior Company Member Kaitlin Webster. The show also features an original recording of Silverstein's works narrated by local rapper Al Tamper and a live introduction by local emcee Mr. Mattrick Swayze. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children, and may be purchased at www.chicagodancecrash.com.

Chicago Dance Crash (CDC) and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to regain their sense of humor with the world premiere of And Now for the Dancing Pants!, fit for all ages, playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Ave., Dec. 2-10. Opening Night is Friday, December 2nd at 8pm. Dancing Pants! is conceived by Deahr with choreography by Belle Jensen, Adam McGaw, Richard Ashworth, Stephanie Paul, and CDC Senior Company Member Kaitlin Webster. The show also features an original recording of Silverstein's works narrated by local rapper Al Tamper and a live introduction by local emcee Mr. Mattrick Swayze. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children, and may be purchased at www.chicagodancecrash.com.

Chicago Dance Crash (CDC) and Artistic Director Jessica Deahr are proud to announce the world premiere of Evil & Good, fit for all ages, playing at The Vittum Theatre, 1012 N. Noble St., now through July 16. Opening Night is tonight, July 8 at 8 p.m. Evil & Good is choreographed and directed by Deahr with additional choreography by CDC Senior Company Kaitlin Webster and Culture Shock Chicago Artistic Director Christopher Courtney. Click below to watch a trailer for the show!