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

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

2026
1h 38m
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Documentary Comedy
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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Status: Released

Revenue: $74,298

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Open Door Co. XRM Media Greenwich Entertainment Ace & Son Moving Picture Co
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

career pop culture musical musical theater jesus christ theatre toronto

Quick Facts

Release Date September 18, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt31726535
Website Visit Site

Cast

Martin Short
Martin Short

Self / Jeffrey

Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy

Self / Herb / Jesus

Victor Garber
Victor Garber

Self / Jesus

Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin

Self / Robin

Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood

Self / Sonia

Valda Aviks
Valda Aviks

Self / Peggy

Avril Chown
Avril Chown

Self / Joanne

Rudy Webb
Rudy Webb

Self / Lamar

Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer

Self

Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz

Self

Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas

Self

Don Scardino
Don Scardino

Self

Key Crew

Nick Davis
Director
Nick Davis
Producer
Nick Davis
Writer
Jane Mendelsohn
Writer
Sue Turley
Producer
Judd Apatow
Executive Producer
Sally Klingenstein Martell
Executive Producer
Teresa Tsai
Executive Producer