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Carissa Chesanek

Carissa Chesanek

Carissa Chesanek has worked as a journalist for many years, writing for publications that include BroadwayWorldShow-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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First Show:

Wicked

Favorite Show:

The Phantom of the Opera

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MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

The Bellevue: A Food Lover's Weekend Getaway in Philly’s Iconic Hotel
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
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. The restaurant, from City Winery founder Michael Dorf, is inspired by his own journey through Corsica and emulates the airy feel of the Mediterranean.

Review: Olio e Più Bryant Park Serves Comfort Italian Cuisine in a Cozy Setting
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. This bustling Midtown location is the second to open in New York City after one in the West Village, and offers an ideal spot for festive activities and for grabbing food and drinks before a Broadway show.

Review: Miracle Cocktail Bar Pops Up At Someday in Brooklyn
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
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. The show, now running for 16 years, returns to tantalize its guests with a 12-week limited engagement in the unassuming warehouse-style building, where everyone on the naughty list is rewarded with an impressive mix of acrobatics, dance, and theatrical performances.

Halloween-Themed Black Lagoon Pops Up in Brooklyn’s Someday Bar
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. The women-owned and run local neighborhood joint teamed up with the Black Lagoon, an immersive Halloween bar pop-up to gives patrons a spooky good time.

Review: The Stanton House Shines in Mystic, Connecticut
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
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. That’s where The Shed Restaurant at Mohegan Sun comes in. If you're staying at the resort and enjoyed too much gaming and entertainment the night before, this restaurant serves up the food that does just the trick to get you back up and running again.

Review: The Farm Italy Serves Authentic Italian Cuisine Inside A Charming Countryside-Inspired Space
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. The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar is one of its latest venues, sitting on the lower level where the former Ballo Italian used to reside.

Review: Casanara: A Brooklyn Neighborhood Bar With Tropical Vibes and Cocktails
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
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
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
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. Comfy suede and leather chairs paired with small tables dot the room while the large, circular illuminated bar sits front and center across from the intimate stage.

Review: Sara Mearns Performs at New York City Center
Review: Sara Mearns Performs at New York City Center
April 4, 2025

Last night, Sara Mearns debuted her Artist at the Center program, a three-day show from April 3-5 at New York City Center, presenting two brand new, larger-scale works to the audience. 

Review: So & So's Piano Bar Serves Elevated Cocktails, Comfort Food, and Live Entertainment
Review: So & So's Piano Bar Serves Elevated Cocktails, Comfort Food, and Live Entertainment
April 4, 2025

So & So's Neighborhood Piano Bar in Hell Kitchen is the perfect night out for anyone looking for live entertainment, a nightcap, or upscale comfort food.

Review: Fogo de Chão - Elevated Brazilian Churrasco Served in Downtown Brooklyn
Review: Fogo de Chão - Elevated Brazilian Churrasco Served in Downtown Brooklyn
March 27, 2025

Inside the always bustling City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, you’ll find the Internationally-renowned Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown). Spacious but warm, the interior is welcoming with its elegant slate and wood tones and dangling chandeliers hung over several tables.



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