Stage Beauty (2004)

  • R
  • 09/03/2004 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 46m

She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.

Overview

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Richard Eyre

Director

Jeffrey Hatcher

Writer

Cast

Claire Danes's headshot

Claire Danes

Maria
Billy Crudup's headshot

Billy Crudup

Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson's headshot

Derek Hutchinson

Stage Manager
Mark Letheren's headshot

Mark Letheren

Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson's headshot

Tom Wilkinson

Betterton
Ben Chaplin's headshot

Ben Chaplin

George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville's headshot

Hugh Bonneville

Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar's headshot

Fenella Woolgar

Lady Meresvale

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