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Third Rail Projects follows up its critically acclaimed, long-running production of THEN SHE FELL with the World Premiere of THE GRAND PARADISE, a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience in which visitors travel to a tropical paradise. Based on a concept by Tom Pearson, it is directed, designed, written and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson, and Jennine Willett in collaboration with The Company and produced in association with Bill Caleo and Zach Stern. Performances take place at The Grand Paradise, a venue in Bushwick, Brooklyn custom-built for the production. Preview performances begin January 28 with an official opening date of January 30, 2016.

There was an explosion of talented dancers on stage at City Center on December 22, 2015. The energy was high. The dancers lit up the audience so that at the end of each piece, the outburst of applause and yells came from them. It was thrilling for everyone in the theater.

Due to unforeseen permitting delays with the NYC Department of Buildings, preview performances of THE GRAND PARADISE have been postponed until 2016. The date of the first preview is still TBA , but an official opening date has been set for January 30, 2016.

According to press notes from M Properties Group, Third Rail Projects has leased and customized a single-story 5,000 SF warehouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn (at 383 Troutman Street) for its fully immersive theater experience THE GRAND PARADISE, in which visitors travel to a tropical paradise.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Local HR specialist, Karen Young, has launched her how-to novel on HR practices for businesses with 40-60 employees. The launch of this book will help entrepreneurs everywhere learn how to transform their business from surviving to succeeding with simple transformations in their HR practices.

Third Rail Projects follows up its critically acclaimed, long-running production of THEN SHE FELL with the World Premiere of THE GRAND PARADISE, a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience in which visitors travel to a tropical paradise.

The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. is proud to present Abraham.In.Motion, under the artistic leadership of acclaimed choreographer Kyle Abraham, from November 10-15. The program for this engagement, the company's first full season at The Joyce, will feature three works accompanied by live musicians, including one New York premiere.

The Joyce Theater has announced an added performance to the NYC premiere engagement of Wendy Whelan's acclaimed Restless Creature, presented by The Joyce – in its intimate Chelsea home – from May 26-31. The added performance, due to popular demand, will be Saturday, May 30 at 2pm. For tickets and more information, please visit ?www.Joyce.org. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue, at 19th Street.

New York Live Arts today announced further programming details for the suite of all-new world premiere works created by 2012-2014 Resident Commissioned Artist(RCA) Kyle Abraham, including a fourth, previously unannounced ensemble work. Known for creating “voluptuous movement phrases with touches of dance-theater” (The New York Times) Abraham and his company, Abraham.In.Motion, will present four works-one evening-length, two ensemble works and one trio-over two programs titled The Watershed and When the Wolves Came In at New York Live Arts from September 23 through 27 and September 30 through October 4, 2014. Exploring two totemic triumphs in the international history of the civil rights, the 150 year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 20 year anniversary of the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa, the works feature visual design by acclaimed conceptual artist Glenn Ligon and original music performed live by world renowned jazz artist Robert Glasper, accompanied by two musicians and a vocalist.

Third Rail Projects' critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of THEN SHE FELL will celebrate its 1000th performance on Friday, August 15th. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors. Tickets are currently on sale through December 28, 2014.

Third Rail Projects' critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of THEN SHE FELL continues to take audiences down the rabbit hole through summer 2014. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors. Tickets are currently on sale through August 31, 2014. Third Rail will also offer a series of May workshops that share the methods and tools used by the company to create new work.

Third Rail Projects' critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL, winner of the 2013 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Outstanding Production, continues to take audiences down the rabbit hole in 2014. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors. Tickets are now on sale through June 29, 2014.

Third Rail Projects' critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL, which is celebrating its 1-year anniversary this week, has just won the 2013 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Outstanding Production Performed in a Small Capacity Venue. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors. Tickets are now on sale through January 31, 2014.

Wendy Whelan, whom The New York Times has called 'America's greatest contemporary ballerina,' has danced with New York City Ballet for 29 years. With the company, she has mastered Balanchine's neo-classical repertory, dance classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake and created works with many of today's leading choreographers. Having reached the height of her field, Whelan, now 46, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey at an age when most ballerinas simply retire from the stage. She has launched Wendy Whelan New Works Initiative, which begins with Restless Creature, a suite of four duets, each with its own distinct style and artistry, created by and danced with Kyle Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks and Alejandro Cerrudo. The work will tour to nine cities this spring including New York, London and Boston from March 18-July 26.

Third Rail Projects critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL has just been nominated for a 2013 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Outstanding Production Performed in a Small Capacity Venue. A new block of tickets for October 2013 performances has also just been put on sale for this immersive theater event inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors.

Luminato Festival presents a series of free events at 'the Hub' in David Pecaut Square, including Danse Lhasa Danse on June 19 at 9pm. Choreographer Pierre-Paul Savoie has created Danse Lhasa Danse, a dazzling multi-arts celebration of singer-songwriter Lhasa de Sela who was truly both a Quebec and Canadian treasure. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the show!

RIOULT Dance NY, a leading American modern dance company with a classic sensibility, announces its eight-performance New York Season tonight, June 4-9, 2013 at The Joyce Theater.

A new block of tickets for September performances has just been put on sale for Third Rail Projects critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors.

A new block of tickets for July performances has just been put on sale for Third Rail Projects critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL. This immersive theater event is inspired by the life and writings of Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland). It is written, directed, designed and choreographed by Zach Morris with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett and in collaboration with The Company. Performances of this open-ended run take place at The Kingsland Ward at St. Johns, a century-old institutional building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that allows the action to play out on 3 floors.