Hargrove, living now in New York City, has adopted a pet of his own: Beowulf, a 98-pound pit bull-Dalmatian cross. She is, he says, as close as you can get to a killer whale in dog form.

New productions of Shakespeare’s “Richard II,” Annie Ernaux’s “The Years,” Robert Icke’s “Manhunt,” Tennessee Williams’s “The ...

As funding for arts nonprofits gets eliminated by a hideous regime, arts events become more precious than ever. Vibrant theater, comedy nights, and benefits abound. Support your favorite art forms, ...