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
Review: Guthrie offers a riveting, visceral ‘Macbeth’
The production leans into the darkness of ambition and mental illness in an upside-down world.
February 6, 2026
‘Dirty Dancing’ to launch its North American tour at the Ordway
The musical will be staged by “Peter Pan” director Lonny Price, who had a major role in the 1987 film.
February 4, 2026
‘Hamilton’ returns to Mpls. with ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
The lineup of touring Broadway shows has won more than three dozen Tonys.
February 3, 2026
Curtain comes down temporarily on Minneapolis playhouse
The Jungle Theater is pausing operations to come up with a sustainable business model for survival.
January 21, 2026
Allegations of racial profiling of U.S. citizens on the rise as ICE surge expands in Minnesota
People of color describe being stopped, questioned or detained by immigration agents despite being U.S. citizens, raising civil liberties concerns.
January 18, 2026
Minnesota faith leaders offer comfort after Renee Good’s death
Sermons at 15 sanctuaries revealed a community seeking meaning during unrest in Minneapolis.
January 12, 2026
Minnesota's literary community mourns Minneapolis mother and poet killed by ICE
The mother of three won a literary award in 2020 and lived her values of kindness and care for community.
January 10, 2026
Comedian John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows
He will now bring his “Mister Whatever” tour to the Armory in April.
January 9, 2026
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
