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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First Show:
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 -
BWW Review: AMADEUS Hits Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Peter Shaffer's award winning play, Amadeus brings its talent to Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport, Connecticut - and does not disappoint. Mixed with silly humor and dark drama, Amadeus is a show that reels you in and doesn't let go until the very end.
BWW Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at The Bushnell
December 28, 2016
December 28, 2016
Intense is probably one word to describe The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which opened last night at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut. Mesmerizing is another. The Broadway play by Simon Stephens stemmed from the Mark Haddon novel awed its audience with its intelligence, enthusiasm, and electric lights display. Of course the opening scene with a dog stabbed with a gardening fork helped reel them in, too.
BWW Review: KENNY ROGERS' FINAL TOUR at Mohegan Sun
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Over the weekend, the legendary singer Kenny Rogers hit the stage at Mohegan Sun for his final tour, The Gambler's Last Deal.
BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at The Hanover Theatre
December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016
A musical delight that's funny, sexy, and heartening till the very end.
BWW Review: FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016
A family-friendly musical comes to life on stage in Connecticut this holiday season.
A Chorus Line at Downtown Cabaret
November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016
The award-winning musical comes to the The Downtown Cabaret Main Theatre stage with soulful characters that offer gripping and touching stories.
BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Bushnell
November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016
A musical infused with ballet and a passionate love affair, An American in Paris delights at The Bushnell.
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING Opens at Proctors
November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016
The electrifying cast belts out classic tunes with dance moves and talent like no other.
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to The Bushnell
October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
The hilarious broadway musical comes to Connecticut, bringing with it laugh-out-loud entertainment you won't want to miss.
BWW Review: Mohegan Sun's Star-Studded Musical Weekend
October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016
Mohegan Sun shelled out live concerts, dance parties, and celebrity appearances to help celebrate their 20th anniversary.
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING Comes to Palace Theater
October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
The musical delights the crowd with a familiar story and incredible dancing
BWW Review: CAMELOT Brings a Hilarious Musical to Wesport
October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
A funny song and dance with heartfelt moments and plenty of laughs along the way.
Hairspray Delights the Stage at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
A fun loving show with incredible cast and heartening tale of love and acceptance.
BWW Review: Bryan Adams Hits the Stage at Mohegan Sun
September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016
Legendary classic rock star wows the audience with old and new tunes that only get better with age
BWW Review: CABARET Dominates the Stage in Meriden, Connecticut
August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016
A fun and emotional rollercoaster on stage, making CABARET a positively must-see show
BWW Review: Rob Thomas and COUNTING CROWS Hit Mohegan Sun
August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016
Rock unites with two very different sounds
BWW Review: Josh Groban Raised It Up At Mohegan Sun
August 2, 2016
August 2, 2016
The pop singer with incredible voice and sentimental tunes showcases his Broadway side with a concert full of musicals
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING - The Time Of Your Life
June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016
The fun musical hits its final stage this season and you don't want to miss it
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING - A Musical with the Right Moves
May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016
With its impressive onstage dancing and vocals, this is a musical you won't want to miss
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