Stage Beauty

Stage Beauty

She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his. 2004-09-03 United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany 106 Min. PG-13
6.7 134 votes

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.

Cast

Claire Danes is Maria
Claire Danes
Maria
Billy Crudup is Ned Kynaston
Billy Crudup
Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson is Stage Manager
Derek Hutchinson
Stage Manager
Mark Letheren is Male Emelia/Dickie
Mark Letheren
Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson is Betterton
Tom Wilkinson
Betterton
Ben Chaplin is George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Ben Chaplin
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville is Samuel Pepys
Hugh Bonneville
Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar is Lady Meresvale
Fenella Woolgar
Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths is Sir Charles Sedley
Richard Griffiths
Sir Charles Sedley
Clare Higgins is Mistress Revels
Clare Higgins
Mistress Revels
Rupert Everett is King Charles II
Rupert Everett
King Charles II
Tom Hollander is Sir Peter Lely
Tom Hollander
Sir Peter Lely