You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
· Rated NR
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.
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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
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is rated NR.
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