Ada Grey's Top Ten of 2013

It has been a great year for me reviewing shows. I reviewed twice as many shows as last year! There are so many shows that I loved that did not make it on the list. I really hope that next year I can see even more shows. I want to thank all the theater people in Chicago for making Chicago a great place for theater!

Here are my top ten shows in alphabetical order:

12 Nights (The Hypocrites): "People who would like this show are people who like Shakespeare, rainbows, and mix tapes."

Big Love (Strawdog Theatre Company): "People who would like this show are people who like being free, being in love, and flip-up sunglasses."

Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates (Babes with Blades): "People who would like this show are people who like: mysteries, complicated secretaries, and evil Greek ladies."

Bud, Not Buddy (Chicago Children's Theatre): "People who would like this show are people who like jazz music, love and family, and Sleepy La Bone."

The Crownless King (The House Theatre of Chicago): "People who would like this show are people who like dragons, storytellers, hammers, and ear trumpets."

Great Expectations (Strawdog Theatre Company): "People who would like this show are people who like Dickens, larks, and somersaulting babies."

Lil'Women: A Rap Musical (Nobody's Sweetheart Productions at Chicago Fringe Festival): "People who would like this show are people who like rapping, ill-spittin' lil' women, and tricky high fives."

The Mikado (The Hypocrites): "People who would like this show are people who like kissing people on the head with two fingers, fish (because there are lots of good fish in the sea), and sassy maid-ens."

To Master the Art (TimeLine Theatre Company): "People who would like this show are people who like food, France, and fun!"

Wicked (Broadway in Chicago): "People who would like this show are people who like friendship, flying monkeys, and awesome Glinda squeals."