Jessica Deahr News

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Comes to Northlight Theatre Next Month

by Stephi Wild — August 14, 2024

Northlight Theatre will open its 2024–2025 season with The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk.

Photos/Video: First Look At FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Drury Lane Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 6, 2024

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.

Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 10, 2024

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

Chicago Dance Crash Holds Final Production for Director Jessica Deahr

by Stephi Wild — August 7, 2023

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.

New Executive and Artistic Directors Revealed at Chicago Dance Crash

by Stephi Wild — July 11, 2023

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 Presents World Premiere To Celebrate 20th Anniversary

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2022

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

Chicago Dance Crash Presents THE FINAL $TAGE ROOFTOP REUNION EPISODE

by A.A. Cristi — July 21, 2021

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 a

Chicago Dance History Project Announces Interview Marathon Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2021

Chicago Dance History Project (CDHP) has confirmed the lineup and schedule for its Interview Marathon on January 31.

Chicago Dance Crash to Premiere THE LAST FIRST: PROFESSIONAL DANCEMAKING IN 2020 CHICAGO

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 23, 2020

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 re

Dance For Life 2020 Announces Finale Plans

by A.A. Cristi — August 3, 2020

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.

Chicago Dancers United Announces Lineup for DANCE FOR LIFE 2020: UNITED AS ONE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 13, 2020

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 Presents LIL PINE NUT

by Stephi Wild — July 9, 2019

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.

Dance For Life Announces 2019 Lineup

by Stephi Wild — March 21, 2019

Dance for Life Chicago announces a lineup of popular companies and artists returning to the stage August 17 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E.

DANCE FOR LIFE Announces 2018 Companies

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2018

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.

Chicago Dance Crash to Laugh Off the Past with CRASH YEAR 15

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2017

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.

Chicago Dance Crash to Laugh Off the Past with CRASH YEAR 15

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2017

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.

Photo Flash: Chicago Dance Crash Goes Big with THE BRICKLAYERS OF OZ This Summer

by BWW News Desk — June 12, 2017

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.

Chicago Dance Crash Presents AND NOW FOR THE DANCING PANTS!

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2016

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.

Chicago Dance Crash Presents AND NOW FOR THE DANCING PANTS!

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 2016

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.

Chicago Dance Crash Presents AND NOW FOR THE DANCING PANTS!

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2016

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.