In the hallowed, high-pressure halls of the American Classic Theatre Company, artistic integrity collides with commercial survival in this sharp-witted comedy. The legendary but perpetually exasperated artistic director, played by Kevin Kline, is tasked with steering the venerable institution into a new era, a challenge that pits his purist vision against the board's demands for relevance and revenue. He finds unlikely allies and formidable obstacles in his pragmatic managing director Laura Linney, a skeptical veteran actor Len Cariou, and a wealthy patron with strong opinions Jane Alexander, while a charismatic Hollywood star Jon Tenney arrives to shake up the season. As the company scrambles to mount a season that will please critics, donors, and their own demanding consciences, the series delivers a hilarious and heartfelt look at the chaos behind the curtain, exploring the eternal debate between art and commerce with a stellar ensemble cast.