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
This ‘Waitress’ star has had to get through grief to play her dreams
Erin Capello steps into one of the biggest roles of her career — for audiences and the spirit of her late mother.
April 18, 2025
Capri Theater, where Prince had his first professional gig, has a new leader
Maija Garcia, who choreographed “Fela!” on Broadway and “West Side Story” at the Guthrie, is taking the reins at the Minneapolis venue.
April 15, 2025
‘Frozen’ fulfills magical ice princess dreams at the Children’s Theatre Company
Minnesotan Julia Ennen plays Anna and New Yorker Gillian Jackson Han plays Elsa in a big production headed by former “Hamilton” resident director Tiffany Nichole Greene.
April 15, 2025
In wake of leader’s death, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres elevates Tamara Kangas Erickson to the top spot
She has been the vice president at the nation’s largest dinner theater since 2010 and resident director since 2004.
April 11, 2025
Review: The toxic ‘Mean Girls’ touch down at St. Paul’s Ordway Center for some worship and laughs
The recreated Broadway tour has new elements but still retains its adolescent essence.
April 9, 2025
Review: They’re putting the fun in funeral at Theater Latté Da
“Fun Home,” a lesbian coming-of-age story, gets a charmingly delightful staging at the Minneapolis theater.
April 7, 2025
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Hollywood star Amy Adams on late theater director Michael Brindisi: 'Chanhassen was my home'
Famous alums reflect and remember as Chanhassen Dinner Theatres plans a Monday memorial.
April 4, 2025
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre pays tribute to Michael Brindisi with song at Twins home opener
Artists performed the national anthem at the game in honor of the legendary Twin Cities artistic director.
April 3, 2025
Musicals ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ bookend CTC’s 2025-26 season
Artistic director Rick Dildine’s music-heavy roster leans into curiosity, imagination and exploration.
April 1, 2025
Review: These heroic ‘Secret Warriors’ helped America win a war even as they were treated as enemies
R.A. Shiomi’s new play celebrates the Japanese Americans who served their nation with distinction.
March 31, 2025
High-wattage London show is part of Ordway’s 2025-26 season
The St. Paul venue also is nearly doubling the number of Broadway musicals in its upcoming roster.
March 26, 2025
She turns Minnesotans' love stories into song at Guthrie’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Royer Bockus has composed scores of ditties for couples at the show, adding depth and dimension to Shakespeare’s popular rom-com.
March 21, 2025
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