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
Stage & Arts
Review: Broadway’s ‘Les Misérables’ finds new colors in its record 16th return to Minnesota
Inspiring and full of humor, the show continues to capture hearts and spirits.
November 21, 2024
Stage & Arts
A gutsy princess, confused prince and kind stepsister animate Theater Latté Da’s ‘Cinderella’
New artistic director Justin Lucero hopes that his creativity and audience’s imagination will transport show into a magical realm.
November 19, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Guthrie’s 50th anniversary ‘Christmas Carol’ offers a novel take on the miser
Broadway actor David Beach brings an air of prosperity and merriment to the theater’s holiday staple.
November 18, 2024
Stage & Arts
Broadway actor’s life, role eerily converge in ‘Les Miz’
Lindsay Heather Pearce is one of the stars of the national tour of the smash musical.
November 18, 2024
Stage & Arts
Syl Jones, provocative opinion writer and pioneer in narrative medicine, dies at 72
Jones championed underdogs and the voiceless and believed that stories help everyone’s understanding of themselves and others.
November 13, 2024
TV and Media
Minneapolis’ Cameron Wright is shining on season 26 of ‘The Voice’
The soulful singer is on crooner Michael Bublé’s team.
November 12, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Grumpiest ‘Grinch’ yet barrels through the audience at Children’s Theatre
Dean Holt’s directorial debut captures the fright, mirth and joy of Dr. Seuss’ classic fable even as it settles into its groove.
November 11, 2024
Stage & Arts
At 50, Guthrie’s ‘Christmas Carol’ hits the mark. Die-hard fans cherish it as a family tradition.
The production returns with music, joy and reminders of the true spirit of the holiday season.
November 11, 2024
Stage & Arts
Syl Jones, provocative opinion writer and pioneer in narrative medicine, dies at 72
Jones championed underdogs and the voiceless and believed that stories help everyone’s understanding of themselves and others.
November 13, 2024
TV and Media
Minneapolis’ Cameron Wright is shining on season 26 of ‘The Voice’
The soulful singer is on crooner Michael Bublé’s team.
November 12, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Grumpiest ‘Grinch’ yet barrels through the audience at Children’s Theatre
Dean Holt’s directorial debut captures the fright, mirth and joy of Dr. Seuss’ classic fable even as it settles into its groove.
November 11, 2024
Stage & Arts
At 50, Guthrie’s ‘Christmas Carol’ hits the mark. Die-hard fans cherish it as a family tradition.
The production returns with music, joy and reminders of the true spirit of the holiday season.
November 11, 2024