Rohan Preston
Critic / Reporter
TheaterRohan Preston has been theater critic at the Star Tribune since 1998. He led a Star Tribune team that won an Emmy for a documentary for the historic 2008 elections. He has served on the Pulitzer Prize jury for drama. Before coming to the Star Tribune, he wrote for the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times.
Latest from Rohan Preston
Toni Pierce-Sands, Minnesota dance ‘titan,’ dies at 63
Pierce-Sands co-founded TU Dance and was a veteran of the Alvin Ailey company.
November 27, 2025
Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ still stalker-ish after sublime refresh
The retooled touring show boasts streamlined design and bravura performances at the Orpheum.
November 26, 2025
Review: ‘Purple Rain’ ends world premiere in a blaze of confidence
The show’s high notes did not obscure the question: Will it make it to Broadway?
November 24, 2025
These 3 Twin Cities theater shows have beloved songs — but troubling storylines
Theater pros updated parts of “Purple Rain,” “My Fair Lady” and “Phantom of the Opera” for contemporary audiences.
November 23, 2025
Review: Heartfelt ‘Notebook’ soars in Ordway regional premiere
The Broadway musical hits all the right notes in its touching opening.
November 20, 2025
‘Notebook’ brings iconic cinematic kiss to the Ordway stage
The Broadway tour aims to make the scene more resonant than it was on film.
November 17, 2025
Guthrie Theater honors late playwright with ‘A Christmas Carol’
Lavina Jadhwani died at 42 a month before rehearsals, leaving her “Carol” team gutted.
November 14, 2025
Review: ‘Purple Rain’ gets our critics delirious, sort of
The world premiere of the Prince musical is promised for Broadway. But is it good enough?
November 6, 2025
What to know about tonight’s world premiere of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ musical
The show gets its official opening at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.
November 5, 2025
Want to see ‘Purple Rain’ on opening night? Tickets are now available.
But there are not many left to the historic performance.
November 4, 2025
Going to a ‘Purple Rain’ preview? Here’s what to expect.
Much will change between now and the Nov. 5 open, with audience feedback influencing the end result.
October 30, 2025
Wolves and hometown fans will be dramatically lit this season
A new system at Target Center with 83 more lights will put the focus on the court.
October 26, 2025
