You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)

Genres: Documentary, Comedy

Released: 2026-09-18

Runtime: 98 minutes

Overview

Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, and other entertainment icons got their start in a 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell. Featuring interviews with the surviving cast members, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, and more, the film recounts a pivotal moment in comedy history, in hilarious, moving, and inspiring detail.

Director

Nick Davis

Cast

• Martin Short as Self / Jeffrey
• Eugene Levy as Self / Herb / Jesus
• Victor Garber as Self / Jesus
• Andrea Martin as Self / Robin
• Jayne Eastwood as Self / Sonia
• Valda Aviks as Self / Peggy
• Avril Chown as Self / Joanne
• Rudy Webb as Self / Lamar
• Paul Shaffer as Self
• Stephen Schwartz as Self