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
Minnesota-based film star and Hollywood writer go ‘Back to the Future’ with Broadway musical
Retired Macalester professor Harry Waters Jr. and story writer Bob Gale muse on show’s transition from iconic film to entertaining stage musical.
September 9, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis’ HUGE Improv Theater to close in October
The comedy company, known for its longform sketches, has been in financial difficulty since moving into a $2.4 million home a year ago.
September 6, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: With a spirited talkback, Mixed Blood’s ‘Equitable Dinners’ redefines dinner theater
The series takes place in select people’s homes and the conversation after the meal almost feels like the main event.
September 5, 2024
Stage & Arts
CTC’s new leader Rick Dildine brings Southern charm and ‘baby rave’ energy to post
He has been keeping up with the Energizer Bunny pace set by his predecessor, even as he brings his own vision to the nation’s biggest theater for youth.
August 26, 2024
Stage & Arts
After the ‘Beautiful’ turn at Chanhassen, Broadway actor Monet Sabel puts down Minnesota roots
The California-raised, New York-based actor who embodied Carole King embraces swimming in lakes, her newfound friends and the expansive food scene.
August 22, 2024
Food & Culture
2 key leaders abruptly resign from Huge Improv Theater
Controversy over marginalized groups creates fractures in the Minneapolis longform comedy company.
August 21, 2024
The Latest
New artistic director Justin Lucero brings ambition and Broadway lights to Theater Latté Da
He has stepped boldly into the chair left by the theater’s founding director, Peter Rothstein.
August 12, 2024
Stage & Arts
Shh. Tickets to musical version of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ have gone on presale to some lucky fans
Those who signed up are getting dibs to buy a finite set of tickets during a limited window.
August 8, 2024
Stage & Arts
After the ‘Beautiful’ turn at Chanhassen, Broadway actor Monet Sabel puts down Minnesota roots
The California-raised, New York-based actor who embodied Carole King embraces swimming in lakes, her newfound friends and the expansive food scene.
August 22, 2024
Food & Culture
2 key leaders abruptly resign from Huge Improv Theater
Controversy over marginalized groups creates fractures in the Minneapolis longform comedy company.
August 21, 2024
The Latest
New artistic director Justin Lucero brings ambition and Broadway lights to Theater Latté Da
He has stepped boldly into the chair left by the theater’s founding director, Peter Rothstein.
August 12, 2024
Stage & Arts
Shh. Tickets to musical version of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ have gone on presale to some lucky fans
Those who signed up are getting dibs to buy a finite set of tickets during a limited window.
August 8, 2024