Stephen Madsen
Stephen Madsen | |
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| Born | 15 August 1992 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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Stephen Ross Madsen (born 15 August 1992) is an Australian actor.[1] He is best known for his role as Jason "J.D." Dean in the Australian production of Heathers: The Musical, and for originating the role of Alexander Shkuratov in the musical Muriel's Wedding.
Early life and education
[edit]Madsen is the son of Sally, a doctor, and Ross, growing up in Mona Vale, New South Wales. As a child he attended Mona Vale Primary School and, later, Manly Selective Campus.[1] Madsen graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2014.[2]
Career
[edit]Madsen made his Sydney theatre debut as Jason "J.D." Dean in the Australian premiere of Heathers: The Musical at the Hayes Theatre in 2015.[3] That same year, he portrayed Mark Cohen in Rent; also at the Hayes Theatre.[4]
In 2016, Madsen returned to the role of Jason Dean for a national tour of Heathers: The Musical at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne, and the Sydney Opera House.[5][6][7] He subsequently appeared in Sport For Jove Theatre Company's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Seymour Centre, Sydney.[8]
Madsen was cast in the world premiere of Muriel's Wedding at Sydney Theatre Company, originating the role of swimmer Alexander Shkuratov.[9] He features on the Original Cast Recording released by Sony Music Australia.[10]
He returned to the Hayes Theatre in 2018 as Patrick in the Australian premiere of The View Upstairs.[11] Later that year, he portrayed Alan in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's production of Torch Song Trilogy at The Eternity Playhouse.[12]
Madsen was due to perform in the first major Australian production of Sarah Kane's Cleansed in 2021 but the show was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He appeared as Carl in the rescheduled production in 2022.[13][14] Earlier that year, he played conniving frenchman Marcel Benoit in the Sydney Theatre Company production of White Pearl by Anchuli Felicia King at the newly-renovated Wharf Theatre.[15] He toured with the production to Canberra and Parramatta.[16][17]
He starred as the legendary warrior Achilles in Holding Achilles, an epic co-production between Dead Puppet Society and Legs on the Wall, for its world premiere at Brisbane Festival in 2022 and a subsequent season for Sydney Festival in 2023.[18][19] He appeared in Sex Magick at Griffin Theatre Company in the same year.[20]
Personal life
[edit]Madsen lives in Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales.
Theatre credits
[edit]| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Heathers: The Musical | Jason "J.D." Dean | Hayes Theatre |
| 2015-16 | Rent | Mark Cohen | Hayes Theatre |
| 2016 | Heathers: The Musical | Jason "J.D." Dean | QPAC Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse, Sydney Opera House Playhouse |
| 2017 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Ruckly | Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre |
| 2017–18 | Muriel's Wedding | Alexander Shkuratov | Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company |
| 2018 | The View UpStairs | Patrick | Hayes Theatre |
| Torch Song Trilogy | Alan | Eternity Playhouse | |
| 2019 | Muriel's Wedding | Alexander Shkuratov | National tour |
| 2022 | White Pearl | Marcel Benoit | Wharf Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company |
| Cleansed | Carl | Old Fitzroy Theatre | |
| Holding Achilles | Achilles | QPAC Playhouse | |
| 2023 | Sex Magick | Manmatha/Drayton/Gazza | SBW Stables Theatre |
| Holding Achilles | Achilles | Carriageworks |
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Marley, Someone | Lola |
| 2025 | Scoby | Kai |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries | Duane Gordon |
| 2019 | Secret Bridesmaids' Business | Brent Harcourt |
| 2025 | Spartacus: House of Ashur | Creticus |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Newcomer | Heathers: The Musical | Nominated |
| Judith Johnson Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical | Rent | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Heathers: The Musical | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Ensemble | Cleansed | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Swain, Sarah (25 January 2018). "Actor Stephen Madsen is a hot property — and not just because of his physique". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Stephen Madsen". Sport for Jove. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Blake, Jason (23 July 2015). "Heathers the Musical review: Impressive, calculating and anything but coy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Blake, Jason (14 October 2015). "Rent review: Strong cast proves why dedicated fans hold bohemian musical dear". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Heathers The Musical for Brisbane". Stage Whispers. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Woodhead, Cameron (15 May 2016). "Heathers the Musical review: Broadway ballads and gut-busting big-notes betray film's dark edge". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Hook, Chris (9 June 2016). "Original mean girls return with a few changes of cast in Opera House run of Heathers: The Musical". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ Czornij, Kat (23 July 2017). "Stephen Madsen on the intricacies of Sport for Jove's upcoming production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Arts on the AU. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "News: Muriel's Wedding casting announcement". Sydney Theatre Company. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ^ "Muriel's Wedding Musical Records Cast Album". Playbill. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Cast announced for The View Upstairs". Theatrepeople. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ Lancaster, Lynne (8 August 2018). "Review: Torch Song Trilogy at The Eternity Playhouse". ArtsHub Australia. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Cleansed". Red Line Productions. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Blake, Elissa (7 June 2022). "This extreme play makes people faint. How do the actors stay sane, night after night?". The Guardian. Scott Trust Limited. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "White Pearl". Sydney Theatre Company. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Martin, Amy (23 April 2022). "Sydney Theatre Company's White Pearl set to open at Canberra Theatre Centre". The Canberra Times. Nine. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "White Pearl". Riverside Parramatta. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Lawrence, Elise (5 September 2022). "Holding Achilles (Dead Puppet Society, Legs On The Wall, QPAC & Brisbane Festival)". Limelight Magazine. Limelight Arts Media Pty Ltd. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Holding Achilles". Sydney Festival. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "Sex Magick". Griffin Theatre Company. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
