You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
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. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.
About You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
Released in 2026, You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is a documentary and comedy film from Open Door Co. (Canada). It was directed by Nick Davis and written by Nick Davis and Jane Mendelsohn. The cast is led by Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin and Jayne Eastwood. With a runtime of 1h 38m, the film is available in full HD.
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