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

Release date: 2026-09-18
Runtime: 98
Country: Canada

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.

Director: Nick Davis

Genre: Documentary, Comedy

Cast: Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood, Valda Aviks, Avril Chown, Rudy Webb, Paul Shaffer, Stephen Schwartz