Assembly Resolution No. 147

BY: M. of A. Gottfried

COMMEMORATING the 3,000th performance of NEWSical
The Musical

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to individuals and organizations that devote their time and energies to
the cultural enrichment of the Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing practices, this Legislative Body is honored to commemorate
the 3,000th performance of the off-Broadway production of NEWSical The
Musical at Theatre Row on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, New York; and

WHEREAS, NEWSical The Musical is a family-run production that has
proven its enduring popularity with audiences in New York City for nine
years; and

WHEREAS, NEWSical The Musical has delighted and entertained New
Yorkers with its musical mockery of "all the news that's fit to spoof,"
lampooning institutions ranging from the highest office in the land to
the depths of "reality TV"; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, NEWSical The Musical was the first-ever recipient
of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, and has been
nominated for multiple Drama Desk Awards over its historic run; and

WHEREAS, NEWSical The Musical is the third longest-running musical
revue in New York history, the fifth longest-running off-Broadway
musical in history, the 10th longest-running off-Broadway production of
any kind in history, and the 29th longest-running production of any kind
in New York history; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, NEWSical The Musical has welcomed
numerous prominent guest stars to its cast including Broadway star
Andrea McArdle, singer LaToya Jackson, Emmy Award-winning actress Jackee
Harry, Saturday Night Live comedian Cheri Oteri, TV personality Carson
Kressley, and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the importance of the
performing arts, which act to inspire, enlighten, and unify people from
all cultural backgrounds through the transcendent power of human
expression; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that, when
organizations of such extraordinary achievement are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all citizens of
this great state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its delibrations to
commemorate the 3,000th performance of NEWSical The Musical; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the producers, director, cast, and crew of NEWSical The
Musical.