| Stephen Madsen | |
| Birth Date: | 15 August 1992 |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
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 , and for originating the role of Alexander Shkuratov in the musical Muriel's Wedding.
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]
Madsen made his Sydney theatre debut as Jason "J.D." Dean in the Australian premiere of 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 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]
Madsen lives in Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales.
| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jason "J.D." Dean | Hayes Theatre | |
| 2015-16 | Rent | Mark Cohen | Hayes Theatre |
| 2016 | 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 |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Marley, Someone | Lola |
| 2025 | Scoby | Kai |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries | Duane Gordon |
| 2019 | Secret Bridesmaids' Business | Brent Harcourt |
| 2025 | Spartacus: House of Ashur | Creticus |
| Year | Awards | Category | Production | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Newcomer | |||
| Judith Johnson Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical | Rent | ||||
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | |||||
| 2022 | Sydney Theatre Awards | Best Ensemble | Cleansed |