Theater major Erik Waite hasn't acted in almost a year, and money is tight. So when his friend Michelle offers him a role in her new boyfriend's musical, Erik accepts, even though it sounds rather dicey. The rehearsals are pure chaos, but Eric is delighted to learn that his high school crush, Phillip, will be playing the lead. Unfortunately, Phillip's controlling mother is playing his romantic interest, and she isn't about to let anyone get too close to her son – especially when it appears Phillip may return Erik's interest. It will take a plan of epic proportions to give Eric the chance to star in his own love story.