Name: American Classic
Released: 2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

After a spectacular public meltdown, Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kevin Kline) returns to his small hometown and hopes to return his family’s once respected theater to its former glory.

2026 · 28m

14+

Starring Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney

EPISODE 1

Pilot

Broadway star Richard Bean has a public meltdown and goes home to find his father diminished and the family theater reduced to a low-rent operation.
EPISODE 2

Swan Song

Horrified by the transformation of the MFT, Richard begs Alvy to get him back on Broadway, then makes a shocking announcement at his mother's funeral.
EPISODE 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.
EPISODE 4

Big Spender

Auditions begin for Our Town. Kristen proposes a Casino Night with Richard as MC. Miranda's protests complicate things. Boyle blindsides Richard.
EPISODE 5

Schicklgruber

Our Town rehearsals begin. Kristen bonds with Richard's ex. Jon takes a fateful trip to Atlantic City. Nadia misinterprets Richard's intentions.
EPISODE 6

Real Rain

As the casino vote nears, Kristen juggles Miranda's protests and Boyle's demands. Jon wrestles with guilt over Atlantic City while Richard tries to mend things with Nadia. The production faces crises when romance blooms backstage and Linus bows out.