American Classic

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2026-03-01

Last Air Date: 2026-04-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin

Networks: MGM+

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Top 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
Aaron Tveit as Troy

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and his wife (now the town's mayor). has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. He decides to save the town, the theater and the world by presenting a great American classic on the dinner theater stage, directed by and starring, of course, Richard Bean.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2026-03-01)

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.
Ep. 2: Swan Song (2026-03-01)

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.
Ep. 3: Juniper Berries (2026-03-08)

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.
Ep. 4: Big Spender (2026-03-15)

Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richard with a demand.
Ep. 5: Schicklgruber (2026-03-22)

Rehearsals begin for Richard's Our Town and Nadia proves to be a directing challenge; Kristen bonds with Richard's ex; Jon and Boyle take a fateful trip to Atlantic City and Nadia misinterprets Richard's private rehearsals with disastrous results.
Ep. 6: Real Rain (2026-03-29)

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.
Ep. 7: Camelot (2026-04-05)

After the casino vote Richard's production undergoes big changes and Kristen's job is on the line; Nadia chooses between Boyle and the play; Richard recruits Jon for the show; a final Circle of Truth reveals a shocking secret.
Ep. 8: Our Town (2026-04-12)

Richard and Kristen panic after the Circle of Truth revelation; Miranda is missing, and Alvy warns that theater critic Xander Young is attending opening night; Linus drops a bomb at the party that changes the Bean family forever.