A seasoned Broadway director, Bernie Dodd, seeks a lead actor for his upcoming musical and considers Frank Elgin, a faded star battling alcoholism. Despite reservations from the producer, Bernie insists on casting Frank, believing his talent is worth the risk. Frank, struggling personally and professionally, is under the watchful eye of his disillusioned wife, Georgie. Bernie develops a contentious relationship with Georgie, whom he blames for Frank's inability to recover his former glory. However, Georgie is caught in her own web of devotion and resentment, having sacrificed much for Frank's career and fighting to keep her husband afloat despite his self-destructive tendencies.

As the play's rehearsal progresses, tensions build between Bernie and Georgie, while Frank's fragility jeopardizes the production. Bernie becomes convinced that Georgie’s control over Frank is stifling and aggressive, misinterpreting her protective nature as domineering interference. As the layers of the Elgin's marriage unravel, revealing resentment, love, and dependency, Bernie's perception of Georgie begins to shift. The narrative dives into an exploration of personal redemption and professional resurrection, highlighting the complex dynamics of love and sacrifice. These characters are forced to confront their own truths and the painful realities that lie beneath their motivations and relationships.