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
Lyricist Tim Rice discusses his long career and first big hit
His “Jesus Christ Superstar” is wowing them at the Ordway in St. Paul.
December 24, 2025
Artist of the Year 2025 honorable mentions
Gully Boys, Cornbread Harris and Joseph Haj continue to leave indelible marks in the fields of music and theater.
December 19, 2025
Top 10 best theater performances in the Twin Cities in 2025
Musicals dazzled and plays moved hearts in a year when theater mattered.
December 18, 2025
Review: 7 reasons why ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is a must-see
The classic Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera is rocking out at the Ordway.
December 11, 2025
How did ‘Purple Rain’ do? What’s next for the Prince musical?
How the musical did at the box office, and its future prospects, are unclear.
December 9, 2025
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
