10. I ♥ 99, The Musical!—Akbar and Dragonfly niteries
Hostility between AEA and 99-seat proponents peaked early in the year. Remembers actor-producer Adam Silver, “My theater root impulse was, I guess I should put on a show.” SRO crowds and star performers mingled for two sassy March evenings of songs and sketches, raising funds for The Cause while ratcheting down tensions. These cabarets, smacking of Waiting for Lefty set to music, showcased the LA community at its most resourceful, talented and passionate.