[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1760]
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  IN TRIBUTE TO JAMES M. AND JAMES L. NEDERLANDER ON THE OCCASION OF 
   THEIR RECOGNITION BY THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY AS LIVING 
                               LANDMARKS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to James M. and 
James L. Nederlander who are being honored by the New York Landmarks 
Conservancy at its Living Landmarks Celebration 2012. The Nederlander 
family has been a symbol of Broadway theater for three generations. 
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of The Nederlander Organization. 
James M. Nederlander, who celebrates his 90th birthday this year, is 
Chairman of the Nederlander Producing Company. James L. Nederlander 
serves as President of The Nederlander Organization.
  James M. Nederlander, affectionately known as Jimmy, has had a 
remarkable 70-year career in theater production and management. The 
Nederlander Organization, founded by his father, David T. Nederlander 
in Detroit, Michigan, now owns and operates nine theaters in New York 
City. Five of them--Brooks Atkinson, Neil Simon, The Palace, Lunt-
Fontanne, and Richard Rodgers--have been named New York City landmarks. 
The Nederlander Organization also owns several venues across the United 
States and in London. James M. Nederlander is credited with 
establishing the concept of an outdoor amphitheater. He has succeeded 
in drawing new audiences and has worked to keep a loyal audience 
through an Audience Rewards program.
  Mr. Nederlander moved The Nederlander Organization to New York in 
1964, recognizing that there was greater opportunity for expansion 
outside of Michigan. He became one of New York's preeminent producers, 
earning 11 Tony Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award he 
received on June 6, 2004. He has also produced ballets, operas, and 
concerts. Dedicated to the support of young performers, Mr. Nederlander 
established The National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA). 
The national competition, known as the ``The Jimmy Awards'' in his 
honor, is being documented in a new PBS television series called 
Broadway or Bust.
  Under the leadership of Jimmy's son, James L. ``Jimmy, Jr.'' 
Nederlander, the Nederlander Organization continues to maintain its 
trademark standards of excellence. The production company is 
responsible for putting on some of Broadway's most famous shows, 
including La Cage Aux Folles, Hairspray, Wicked, Rent, Thoroughly 
Modern Millie, Chicago, and The Lion King among many others. The 
company has long-standing relationships with some of the greatest 
companies and composers in show business, including Lord Andrew Lloyd 
Webber, Jerry Herman, and Disney. The Nederlanders have produced over 
100 theatrical productions enjoyed by thousands of New York City 
tourists and residents every year, and have invested in, co-produced 
and booked countless others.
  James L. Nederlander has been a theater owner since 1970 and has 
produced plays since 1984. Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani 
appointed Mr. Nederlander to the Trust for Cultural Resources of the 
City's Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Mayor's Theatre Advisory 
Council, and the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting. He 
is also a member of several charitable and philanthropic organizations. 
He is on the Executive Committee of the League of American Theatre, the 
Board of Trustees of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Board of 
the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, and the Board of 
the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Comprehensive Cancer.
  The Nederlanders continue to present some of the most popular plays 
on Broadway in the culture capital of the world. Current shows include 
Peter and the Starcatcher, Evita, Newsies, and Annie. Their 
contributions to Broadway and the broader theater community across the 
country are truly legendary. The achievements of the Nederlander family 
have earned them the distinction of being the Landmarks Conservancy's 
first father-son Living Landmark honorees.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating my good 
friends, James M. and James L. Nederlander on this remarkable honor. 
They have entertained audiences for 100 years, and made significant 
contributions to the arts and to New York City that will last for many 
years to come.

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