
Stage Beauty
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.
Release Date: 2004-09-03
Comedy
Romance
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Casts

Claire Danes
as Maria

Billy Crudup
as Ned Kynaston

Derek Hutchinson
as Stage Manager

Mark Letheren
as Male Emelia/Dickie

Tom Wilkinson
as Betterton

Ben Chaplin
as George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham

Hugh Bonneville
as Samuel Pepys

Fenella Woolgar
as Lady Meresvale

Richard Griffiths
as Sir Charles Sedley

Clare Higgins
as Mistress Revels