Bob Goepfert

I have many friends who love to garden. They survive winter by dreaming of the day when flowers start to bloom Those thoughts of spring are stimulated months before April. They begin when the seed and flower catalogues begin to arrive mid-winter.

This week Proctors announced its 2026-2027 Key Bank Broadway Series and the Capital Repertory Theatre season.

The production of “Archduke” playing at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany through March 29 is a phenomenal production of material that, though a bit dense, is incredibly stimulating.

Starting Wednesday, Troy Foundry Theatre creates the perfect match between site and material.

There is no question we are living in historical times. As such, I am often asked why isn’t theater producing more work about the current state of the nation?

The play is difficult to produce. It requires action that takes place almost simultaneously at two different spaces and time periods.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival announced it is going from annual productions to a biennial schedule.

It’s no secret that January and February are the slowest months for the entertainment industry. Between weather, post-holiday blues and lethargy people have plenty of reasons to stay home.

This past year was tough on the arts. National policies like gutting grants and contracts from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for Humanities (NHA) have affected many local arts organizations.

Once upon a time the decision to be made was go out or stay home. Nowadays, most venues time their vents to end around 10 pm so you can do both.