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: 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
BWW Review: A Smart, Witty Tale About the Modern American Family and the Political Struggles Faced to Achieve It
May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016
How far are you willing to go to get the family you've always wanted?
BWW Review: Frankie Valli Hits The Stage
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
Frankie Valli belts out old and new tunes bringing his fans to their feet, dancing to the beat
BWW Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015
Between the dancing, singing and joking, this fun-hearted musical is a pleasant surprised and one to be seen.
Once Musical is a Must!
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
A story of love, lost and finding your voice, Once musical is a must see for all ages.
BWW Review: The Miami Symphony Orchestra
October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015
The Miami Symphony Orchestra opens for its 27th year in a row with 80 worldwide musicians playing both old and new melodies.
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