Madelein Murphy: Muddin' (2026)
Director: Phill Bowen
Cast: Madelein Murphy, Kendra Dawsey
After a decade on the stand-up circuit, Madelein Murphy has the wild tales to show for it. Her debut comedy special dives into everything from lesbian dating and family chaos to her mom’s church crew—every single one named Susan—plus nannying mishaps and the unforgettable moment a cop assumed her legal name was “Muddin.” Shot before a loud, live crowd in her hometown of Rochester, NY, this hour blends sharp crowd work with hilarious storytelling for a nonstop ride of laughs.
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Madelein Murphy: Muddin' is a 2026 comedy special marking Madelein Murphy's debut filmed stand-up hour. Recorded in front of a lively hometown audience in Rochester, New York, the special combines personal storytelling with crowd work and observations drawn from Murphy's life.
Murphy covers subjects including lesbian dating, family life, nannying, church communities, and the surprisingly literal story behind the word Muddin'. The result is a personal hour that mixes autobiographical material with the unpredictable energy of a live comedy room.
- It is Madelein Murphy's debut comedy special.
- The special was filmed in Rochester, New York, Murphy's hometown.
- It was released in the United States on June 9, 2026.
- Murphy had already been performing stand-up for more than a decade.
- The special runs approximately one hour and emphasizes both storytelling and crowd work.