Bob Goepfert

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Writer at Freelance

Covering theater and entertainment in the Capital District of New York.

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Articles

Easter Egg Hunts abound in Sumner County

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bob Goepfert

All holidays have traditions attached to them. For instance, at Christmas there are brightly lit trees and stockings hung by the chimney with care. With Easter Sunday happening this weekend, there will be more Easter Egg hunts around than you can shake a carrot at. Almost every community has its own form of an egg hunt.
Fame is not always the name of the game

1 week ago | wamc.org | Bob Goepfert

There are times when a life-lesson is made abundantly clear. This week I had interaction with a contemporary musical artist and a rock group from the 1980s. They share a unique attitude towards fame. They appreciate it, even honor it, but refuse to let it define them. Rob Lichter is a 56 year old multi-media expert. He put together the documentary “Hello! my Name is Blotto: the Film.” It was given its world premiere last night at Cohoes Music Hall. But don’t worry if you missed it.
Sawyer Fredericks has ‘No Need to Wonder’

2 weeks ago | saratogian.com | Bob Goepfert

Backyard chickens might not crack high egg prices, but these owners say they’re worth it
‘Hello! My Name is Blotto’ relives local rock and roll history

2 weeks ago | saratogian.com | Bob Goepfert
‘Hello! My Name is Blotto’ relives local rock and roll history

2 weeks ago | troyrecord.com | Bob Goepfert

COHOES, N.Y. — On Saturday evening, a group of respected area citizens will be honored at Cohoes Music Hall. Among them will be a patent attorney, a software programmer and a director of opera. No, this is not a Chamber of Commerce award night. It’s a night to celebrate rock and roll. There will be […] Originally Published: April 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
An arts dilemma: Politics or entertainment?

2 weeks ago | wamc.org | Bob Goepfert

Artists everywhere are contemplating what type of art they should create in changing, uncertain times. The question becomes “Do you offer political drama or escapism entertainment?”Escapism entertainment seems to be the winning choice. Most of the summer theater schedules have been released and it’s difficult to find a work that addresses contemporary issues. To be fair, many of the selections were made before the November elections.
Albany Symphony Orchestra seeks a perfect 10 with ‘Boléro’

3 weeks ago | saratogian.com | Bob Goepfert

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Albany Symphony Orchestra has a splendid program of classical music coming up at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night.On the program is Hector Berlioz’ masterpiece “Symphonie fantastique,” created in 1830. The concert opens with one of the great crowd-pleasers, “Boléro” by Maurice Ravel, written in 1928.The ASO’s artistic director and the […]
‘Bank Job’ at Curtain Call Theatre finds humor in ineptitude

3 weeks ago | troyrecord.com | Bob Goepfert

LATHAM, N.Y. — Artists everywhere are contemplating what type of art they should create in changing, uncertain times. Local actor Kevin O’Toole asked himself that question and his answer was, “What would I like to see?” This is one reason he is playing one of two brothers who find themselves trapped while ineptly robbing a […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
‘Bank Job’ at Curtain Call Theatre finds humor in ineptitude

3 weeks ago | saratogian.com | Bob Goepfert

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‘Funny Girl’ offers classic musical theater at Proctors

4 weeks ago | saratogian.com | Bob Goepfert

SoloFest 2025 at Bridge Street Theatre where less is more