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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 21 MIN

Laura Linney Stars in 'American Classic'

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

The new comedy series "American Classic" tells the story of a Broadway star, Richard Bean (Kevin Kline), who returns to his hometown after a public meltdown. Once home, Bean decides to save his family-run theater and puts on a classic American production. Actor Laura Linney plays Kristen Forrest Bean, Richard's ex-girlfiriend, now his sister-in-law, and the town's mayor. Linney discusses her role in the show, which begins streaming on MGM+ on March 1. Image by David Giesbrecht/MGM+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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