Musings: Let's hear it for Long Island theater!
The Suffolk theater in Riverhead is a cultural hub for the community, hosting music events, comedy and other arts programming. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Many Long Islanders are accused of being couch potatoes. There are numerous reasons why we are not going to Broadway.
The older population can barely afford a Broadway ticket, which also adds on fees, some over 45%. And take the train? The walk up the stairs hurts my knees.
Drive in? There’s the traffic and cost of parking. It becomes expensive, but that does not mean I’m a couch potato.
I used to be a snob about local theater, but I have changed my view. I can drive to various theaters on Long Island, get a parking spot and be thoroughly entertained. Local theater has improved over the years, plus many city actors come to Long Island to perform.
Of course, I will never give up Broadway forever, but just look at the many opportunities right here in our own backyard.
— Lorraine Colombo-Booras, Port Jefferson Station
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