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

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

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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.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$74.3K
Language
English
  • career
  • pop culture
  • musical
  • musical theater
  • jesus christ
  • theatre
  • toronto

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Nick Davis

Produced in

Canada

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSanta Barbara International Film Festival6 Feb 2026
    • PremiereNew York Comedy Film Festival15 Feb 2026
    • TheatricalNR18 Sept 2026
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival6 Sept 2025

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

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