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Long Island's Haunted Theaters & Playhouses, Where Big Scares Take Center Stage
It's no surprise that ##Region## is home to numerous local theaters with haunted history - a night at the theater has been an American pastime for centuries! Theaters are seemingly always abuzz with foot traffic, excitement, and of course, drama, which is why many theaters are believed to be haunted by the spirits of actors, actresses, and theatergoers that frequented their favorite theater before their departure. If you've got a love for the stage in addition to your enthusiasm for ##Region##'s Haunted History and Ghost Hunting, then you'll want to check out one of the local haunted theaters next time you're looking for real scares!
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The Islip Pavilion Theater first opened its doors to audiences in 1946; after a temporary closure it was revived as the Islip Cinemas. Former employees have reported a variety of unusual incidents, including hearing footsteps and knocking when no one has been around. Some have even heard disembodied breathing and heartbeats coming from within the building.
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The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts dates back to the early 1930's and was originally a one-screen movie theater, and at one point it was operated by the same projectionist as Northport’s one-screen theater. It featured over 500 seats and a balcony.
When it was purchased by United Artists, it became a discount second run movie house and it only cost about $2 to see a movie...
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When the Commack Multiplex Cinema still stood there were multiple reports of ghostly activity. Mysterious shadows were often seen gliding across movie screens, and employees reported doorknobs being randomly turned, as well as lockers being opened and closed when nobody was around. Scratch marks were said to appear and disappear on the concession stand glass, even after it had been...
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Constructed in 1827, Gateway Playhouse is the oldest active theater on Long Island; during the summer it puts on a variety of productions, and in recent years it has been converted into a haunted house for the first half of autumn. Actors in costumes are not the only ghosts lurking about this old building, however. Patrons and employees have heard creepy, unexplainable sounds, seen...
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