
Carissa Chesanek
Carissa Chesanek has worked as a journalist for many years, writing for publications that include BroadwayWorld, Show-Score, All About Solo, The Rumpus, Miami Herald, and Forbes Travel Guide. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and is the co-host for the reading series Sunday Salon. She's dabbled in improv and acting and is currently on the hunt to place the first play she wrote.
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WickedFavorite Show
The Phantom of the OperaFavorite Stories
- BWW Review: SCHTICK A POLE IN IT at Drom - This was such a wild and unique show that made me super excited to write about it afterward! Plus, the founders and co-hosts are wonderful and truly enjoy what they do which you can see each time they are on the stage (and off).
- BWW Review: Kafka's THE TRIAL Hits Cherry Lane Theatre -
- BWW Review: MIKE & MINDY'S WILD WEEKEND JAM Hits The Players Theatre -
- BWW Review: KENNY ROGERS' FINAL TOUR at Mohegan Sun -
- BWW Review: BRILLIANT Debuts on Theatre Row -
Most Popular Articles

Miru At Pier 57: A Spacious Rooftop Serving Elevated Japanese Cuisine
June 23, 2026
Miru is one of the latest dining destinations at Pier 57 in Chelsea.

Review: ART NoMad Offers A Seasonal Rooftop Hideaway Above Manhattan
June 9, 2026
ART NoMad recently opened at Arlo NoMad just in time for the warm weather.

City Winery Hosts Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra For New Weekly Brunch Residency
April 30, 2026
The Loft at City Winery recently began hosting Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for a new weekly residency in its New York City location.

Review: Beast & Butterflies at M Social Times Square Serves Up Comfort Cuisine With a View
April 20, 2026
Located on West 52nd Street, Beast & Butterflies at M Social Times Square offers a picturesque hideaway that gives you all the incredible views of the area’s vibrancy without being directly in the crowds.

Miss Nellie’s Debuts Limited-Edition Cocktail Inspired by Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club
March 23, 2026
If you’re planning a night out to see the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award–winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club, better make a pitstop at Miss Nellie’s first.

Review: Company XIV Brings Petite Rouge to Brooklyn with Playful Acts and Lavish Sips
March 6, 2026
Théâtre XIV entices with its bespoke cocktails and popular shows, including Queen of Hearts, the holiday staple Nutcracker Rouge, and now the brand-new Petite Rouge.

Mohegan Sun Hosts its 22nd Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest
January 30, 2026
The Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest returned to Mohegan Sun on January 22–25, 2026, for the 22nd consecutive year, bringing a long weekend full of fun culinary events.

The Bellevue: A Food Lover's Weekend Getaway in Philly’s Iconic Hotel
January 16, 2026
The Bellevue has been an icon in Philadelphia for 120 years and recently underwent renovations and restorations to offer its hotel guests even more.

Review: ofCorsica! Brings Authentic Mediterranean in a Breezy, Waterfront Setting
January 7, 2026
ofCorsica! recently opened its doors at Pier 57, bringing the flavors of the Mediterranean along the Hudson River in Manhattan.

Review: Olio e Più Bryant Park Serves Comfort Italian Cuisine in a Cozy Setting
December 22, 2025
Directly across the street from Bryant Park’s Winter Village and ice skating rink, you’ll find the newly opened Olio e Più Bryant Park.

Review: Miracle Cocktail Bar Pops Up At Someday in Brooklyn
December 17, 2025
New York City's iconic holiday cocktail pop-up bar, Miracle, makes its debut at Someday Bar in Brooklyn.

NUTCRACKER ROUGE Celebrates its 16th Anniversary This Holiday Season
December 9, 2025
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic, Nutcracker Rouge by Company XIV, hits the stage again this season at Bushwick’s Théâtre XIV.

Halloween-Themed Black Lagoon Pops Up in Brooklyn’s Someday Bar
October 20, 2025
If you love a freakishly fun Halloween bar, Someday Bar in Brooklyn has you covered.

Review: The Stanton House Shines in Mystic, Connecticut
October 7, 2025
The Whaler's Inn has recently opened its latest addition, The Stanton House, a four-story building that offers class all the way with elegant guest rooms, suites, and a spacious penthouse, all decked out in soothing blue and nude tones with nautical accents.

Review: The Shed Restaurant Serves Elevated Comfort Food in a Bright and Airy Atmosphere
September 17, 2025
Nothing helps cure the hangover from last night’s late-night shenanigans quite like a hearty brunch.

Review: The Farm Italy Serves Authentic Italian Cuisine Inside A Charming Countryside-Inspired Space
September 12, 2025
Mohegan Sun has no shortage of fine dining restaurants for a delicious night out between gaming, shows, and all of its vast entertainment.

Review: Casanara: A Brooklyn Neighborhood Bar With Tropical Vibes and Cocktails
September 3, 2025
On the corner of Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, you’ll find the charming Casanara bar serving handcrafted cocktails with tropical flavor in a lively atmosphere to match.

Meili Offers Elevated Sichuan Cuisine and Cocktails in Trendy New Williamsburg Space
August 12, 2025
Meili recently opened in the CODA Williamsburg Hotel, bringing with it stylish modern digs and delicious Sichuan Cuisine.

Review: Beauty & Essex Serves Its Innovative Global Cuisine in Sophisticated Setting at Mohegan Sun
May 12, 2025
Beauty & Essex recently opened at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut, bringing with it unique plates served in an equally novel setting.

Review: Novelle Serves Craft Cocktails and Shared Plates with Live Entertainment
April 22, 2025
Step inside novelle at Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky and enter a sophisticated lounge experience with a modern and trendy interior.
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