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: Horror and hate in ‘Stop Kiss’ draw implicit parallels with current political climate
Theater Mu’s production of Diana Son’s 1998 play opened on the same day political violence left Minnesotans aghast.
June 16, 2025
Review: ‘Legally Blonde’ packs a peppy, pink punch
Led by Kathryn Brunner, the lyrical and light production at the Ordway is cleverly brought into the present.
June 11, 2025
Minneapolis theater company abruptly postpones cursed Shakespearean tragedy
Rough Magic Performance Company’s “The Macbeths” was slated to have opened on Friday the 13th.
June 10, 2025
Review: Theater Latte Da’s ‘Passion’ has great music, but OK staging
Director Justin Lucero shows his operatic proclivities, and also his shortcomings.
June 9, 2025
Minneapolis-based Broadway producer’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ wins multiple Tonys
Stone Arch Theatricals, which is backing the upcoming “Purple Rain,” adds to its award collection that started with “Hadestown.”
June 9, 2025
‘Legally Blonde’ star identifies with Elle Woods: ‘It’s my favorite role to play’
Kathryn Brunner identifies deeply with her ditz-to-Harvard character.
June 6, 2025
18 dance and theater events to catch outdoors in Minnesota this summer
Events under the sun and stars this year include ballet, flamenco, tragedies and comedies.
June 4, 2025
Former Medtronic CEO and his wife, who have donated over $250 million, honored at Guthrie gala
Bill and Penny George have been champions of the arts, education and health care.
June 3, 2025
Minneapolis-based Broadway producer’s ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ wins multiple Tonys
Stone Arch Theatricals, which is backing the upcoming “Purple Rain,” adds to its award collection that started with “Hadestown.”
June 9, 2025
‘Legally Blonde’ star identifies with Elle Woods: ‘It’s my favorite role to play’
Kathryn Brunner identifies deeply with her ditz-to-Harvard character.
June 6, 2025
18 dance and theater events to catch outdoors in Minnesota this summer
Events under the sun and stars this year include ballet, flamenco, tragedies and comedies.
June 4, 2025
Former Medtronic CEO and his wife, who have donated over $250 million, honored at Guthrie gala
Bill and Penny George have been champions of the arts, education and health care.
June 3, 2025