Series synopsis
American Classic is an American comedy television series that premiered on MGM+ on March 1, 2026. It was created by Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin. It stars Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney and Len Cariou.
Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.
Premise
Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Kline as Richard Bean
- Jon Tenney as Jon Bean
- Laura Linney as Kristen Forrest Bean
- Len Cariou as Linus Bean
- Jane Alexander as Ethel Bean
- Jessica Hecht as Polly
- Nell Verlaque as Miranda Bean
- Billy Carter as Connor Boyle
Guest cast
- Aaron Tveit as Troy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 1, 2026 | April 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Broadway star Richard Bean suffers a public meltdown and returns to his hometown theater where he first discovered his brilliance. He's shocked to find the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater. |
March 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Swan Song Richard begs Alvy for a Broadway return while tensions with Kristen escalate. Miranda struggles between acting and Penn. Kristen faces a shady developer. Richard produces his mother's funeral, making a shocking announcement. |
March 1, 2026 |
| 3 |
Juniper Berries As Richard plans his Our Town, Jon tries to rein him in. Boyle offers Kristen a payment holiday for a dinner invite. Richard's fundraising falters but is hopeful after an evening onstage. Boyle drops a bombshell at dinner. |
March 8, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MGM+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 1, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 12, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |