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Rohan Preston covers theater for the Star Tribune.

Rohan 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.


A former deli maestro steps into Capt. von Trapp's shoes in Artistry's 'Sound of Music'

Rodolfo Nieto makes his leap from operatic singing and sandwich making to his biggest role on the theatrical stage.


Review: Guthrie's epic Shakespeare History Plays open in mountainous marathon

In the theater's once-in-a-generation production, Shakespeare's king stories strike chords that resonate from ancient England to contemporary America.


Guthrie's epic 12-hour Shakespeare marathon has 3 plays, 3 kings, 25 actors

Joseph Haj's vision for the History Plays taps 25 actors to tackle three dramas about the lust for power that eerily resonates with today's politics.


Ten Thousand Things Theater's artistic director to step down

Marcela Lorca guided the company's transition from its founder and through the pandemic and social justice upwelling.


New Children's Theatre managing director got her start in its basement

Wisconsin native Jill A. Anderson comes to Minneapolis via Syracuse, N.Y.


Review: Meme-ready 'Lion King' returns with thunderous family saga to Minneapolis

"Any story worth telling is worth telling twice," says medicine woman Rafiki. No lie there.


Review: Theater Latte Da's 'Color Purple' marries brutality with artistry

Nubia Monks and Angela Wildflower shine in an elegant production slated to transfer to New York.


From Minnesota to Broadway: Here are 7 shows that launched in the land of 10,000 lights

The Twin Cities also has been a jumping-off point for noted national tours.


'The Lion King' roars back to its first Pride Rock at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre

Hear from some of the Minnesotans and other artists present at the creation of the Julie Taymor-led juggernaut that's become the biggest-selling show in Broadway history.


Review: History Theatre's 'A Unique Assignment' salutes a Minnesotan hero in a segregation riot

Harrison David Rivers' play shines light on Henry Gallagher, who was in charge of James Meredith's security at Ole Miss.