Description: In this half-hour comedy, Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kline) suffers a spectacular public meltdown, and returns to his tiny 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 slipped into a puppet-filled dementia, and that the once respected theater run by his brother (Tenney) 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, himself.
Genre: Series
Date Created: 08-08-24
Production Companies:
Likely Story – ab@likely-story.com – Phone: 646-568-3268
Mar-Key Pictures – Phone: 310-452-3335
Anonymous Content – filmtv@anonymouscontent.com – Phone: 310-558-6000
Fifth Season – careers@fifthseason.com – Phone: 323-510-3330
MGM+ Studios – comments@mgm.com – Phone: 310-449-3000
American Classic: A Hilarious Journey Through Redemption and Theatrical Resurgence
In the uproarious new series “American Classic,” audiences are invited to witness Broadway star Richard Bean, portrayed by the talented Kevin Kline, as he encounters the stark reality of his past and present. After a disastrous meltdown thrusts him away from the limelight, Richard returns to his quaint hometown and the family theater that launched his glittering career. However, he soon finds that nostalgia doesn’t match the current state of affairs, as his father suffers from dementia, and the beloved theater has morphed into a humble dinner venue known for roast beef and cheesy murder mysteries.
This half-hour comedy, directed by Michael Hoffman, highlights not only the humor in Richard’s struggle but also the poignant themes of family, legacy, and the relentless pursuit of artistic passion. Teaming up with Jon Tenney as his brother and local mayor’s husband, Richard devises an outrageous plan to reclaim the theater’s former glory. Armed with bravado and ego, he sets out to mount a great American classic, determined to save both the town and his own reputation in the process. As this comedic journey unfolds, viewers can expect moments of heartfelt connection alongside laugh-out-loud absurdities, promising an engaging experience for theater enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike.
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