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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026
98 min
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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.
DIRECTED BY
Nick Davis
STARRING
Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood
Videos & Trailers
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Trailer
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution | Official Trailer
1080p
Trailer
YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION... Clip | TIFF 2025
Cast
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
Rudy Webb
Self / Lamar
Paul Shaffer
Self
Stephen Schwartz
Self
Dave Thomas
Self
Don Scardino
Self
