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Stephen Madsen
Australian actor (born 1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Ross Madsen (born 15 August 1992[citation needed]) 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.
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Early life and education
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
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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]
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Personal life
Madsen lives in Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales.
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Filmography
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