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A woman in old-fashioned clothing holds a broom and stands in front of a white sheet, with a man’s shadow cast behind her. Beside her is a wooden rocking chair, a chest, and a portrait on the wall.

by Hugh Iglarsh | July 17, 2026

Gwydion Reclaims the Risk-Taking Heritage of Chicago Storefront Theater These recent transplants represent a new generation of theater artists who have chosen this city based on its reputation as a place open to brash, bright young thespians willing to do their own thing on their own terms.

Four people in period clothing are in a room. Two men sit at a round table while another man stands reading a letter. A woman stands behind, watching. The scene appears tense and dramatic, suggesting a stage play.

by Mary Wisniewski | May 20, 2026

“An Enemy of the People” Tells Inconvenient Truths TimeLine Theatre christens its new Uptown building with the Henrik Ibsen work, adapted by Amy Herzog in 2024, about a doctor whose alarming discovery makes him a town pariah.

by Hugh Iglarsh | October 8, 2025

This Willy Loman Is More a Scary Symptom Than a Tragic Hero Gwydion Theatre’s “Death of a Salesman” may not be perfect, but it speaks loudly and clearly to our time.

by Hugh Iglarsh | April 30, 2025

Meaningful Nonsense: Chopin Theatre and Gwydion’s “Theatre of the Absurd Festival”

by Hugh Iglarsh | February 19, 2025

Still Colossal: A Review of Gwydion Theatre Company’s “Ghosts” at the Greenhouse Theater Center

by Hugh Iglarsh | November 8, 2024

Understated Mystery: A Review of Gwydion Theatre Company’s “Perfect Pie” at Greenhouse Theater Center

A man in suspenders is held up by other men.

by Hugh Iglarsh | February 16, 2024

Timely Message, Dated Play: A Review of “Waiting for Lefty” at Gwydion Theatre

A group of young people hang out in a disheveled studio apartment.

by Hugh Iglarsh | December 12, 2023

Lost in Translation: A Review of “Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay!” at Gwydion Theatre Company

A man sits on a bench reading while a younger man approaches him from behind.

by Hugh Iglarsh | October 9, 2023

Something Is Happening Here: A Review of “The Zoo Story” at Gwydion Theatre Company

Newcity cover showing woman with red hair and bird-face, with nest and crow on top of head.

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