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
The ‘Shirley MacLaine of the Minnesota stage’ stars in a grown-up role as ‘Sweet Charity’
Shinah Hey, who has impressed at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, the Guthrie and Theater Latté Da, sings, dances, acts and cracks wise as the headliner of Artistry’s latest musical.
January 20, 2025
Stage & Arts
Beat the winter blues with these 8 must-see Twin Cities theater shows
Toe-tapping musicals, favorite comedies and showstopper dramas are on the roster.
January 14, 2025
Stage & Arts
Review: ‘Leonardo’ finds his heart in DIY film play at Children’s Theatre
The low-tech features and old-school aesthetics add to the show’s charms.
January 13, 2025
Food & Culture
What was Minnesota’s best in music, theater, dance and art in 2024?
Our critics weigh in.
December 31, 2024
Stage & Arts
What were the 13 best Twin Cities area theater performances of 2024?
The marathon “History Plays,” Carole King musical “Beautiful,” hilarious “Miz Martha Washington” and groundbreaking “Drawing Lessons” were among the shows that stood out.
December 26, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Poignant humor and a longing for belonging power Guthrie’s must-see ‘Heart Sellers’
Lloyd Suh’s one-act play is about immigrant strangers who become fast friends one Thanksgiving Day.
December 20, 2024
Stage & Arts
Mark the season with a Holiday-ish ‘Chocolate,’ a satiric ‘Carol’ and Santa in the ‘Twilight Zone’
Here’s a round-up of other seasonal shows that you might not want to miss.
December 19, 2024
Stage & Arts
Guthrie counterprograms holiday season with a wry ‘Heart Sellers’ over wine and turkey
Lloyd Suh’s 2023 work takes a comic but poignant look at two Asian women’s immigrant experience.
December 17, 2024
Stage & Arts
What were the 13 best Twin Cities area theater performances of 2024?
The marathon “History Plays,” Carole King musical “Beautiful,” hilarious “Miz Martha Washington” and groundbreaking “Drawing Lessons” were among the shows that stood out.
December 26, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Poignant humor and a longing for belonging power Guthrie’s must-see ‘Heart Sellers’
Lloyd Suh’s one-act play is about immigrant strangers who become fast friends one Thanksgiving Day.
December 20, 2024
Stage & Arts
Mark the season with a Holiday-ish ‘Chocolate,’ a satiric ‘Carol’ and Santa in the ‘Twilight Zone’
Here’s a round-up of other seasonal shows that you might not want to miss.
December 19, 2024
Stage & Arts
Guthrie counterprograms holiday season with a wry ‘Heart Sellers’ over wine and turkey
Lloyd Suh’s 2023 work takes a comic but poignant look at two Asian women’s immigrant experience.
December 17, 2024