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.