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

September 18, 2026 1h 38m Released

Documentary Comedy

Storyline

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. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Nick Davis
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Open Door Co.
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Martin Short

Self / Jeffrey

Eugene Levy

Self / Herb / Jesus

Victor Garber

Self / Jesus

Andrea Martin

Self / Robin

Jayne Eastwood

Self / Sonia

Valda Aviks

Self / Peggy

Avril Chown

Self / Joanne

Rudy Webb

Self / Lamar

Paul Shaffer

Self

Stephen Schwartz

Self

Dave Thomas

Self

Don Scardino

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

When was You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... released?

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... was released on September 18, 2026.

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

The runtime of You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is 1h 38m.

What genre is 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... is a Documentary, Comedy movie.

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Who directed 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... was directed by Nick Davis.

Who stars in You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

The main cast of You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber.

What language is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... in?

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is originally in English.