Still stinging from the commercial failure of his filmmaking debut Sweet Charity, Bob Fosse is determined to make Cabaret a success, even if it means going against the producer and cheating on his wife.

The latest act of adultery puts a strain on Bob and Gwen's marriage; Gwen begins to reminisce on their first meeting during pre-production for Damn Yankees and the end of Bob's marriage to then Broadway star Joan McCracken.

Gwen struggles to overcome a series of professional and personal setbacks; Bob's career takes some huge leaps.

New tensions rise as old friends come together over a weekend trip to the beach, putting strain on Gwen and Bob's relationship.