Deb partially overhears a conversation between the director and stage manager. The cast deduce that they are performing at the Tony Awards in two weeks, but in reality, things are not going that well.

Meanwhile, Chris struggles to understand why his boyfriend, Jamie, doesn’t want to come see any of his shows.

Richard, the associate choreographer, shows up unannounced, and tries to change all of the choreography 45 minutes before the show.

Simultaneously, when the young Balloon Boy doesn’t show up, Patrick, the stage manager has to resort to using a cast member's cousin.