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

NR20261h 38mNick Davis
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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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.

DocumentaryComedy
CareerPop CultureMusicalMusical TheaterJesus ChristTheatreToronto

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What is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in 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... stars Martin Short (Self / Jeffrey), Eugene Levy (Self / Herb / Jesus), Victor Garber (Self / Jesus), Andrea Martin (Self / Robin), Jayne Eastwood (Self / Sonia). The film was directed by Nick Davis.

How long 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... has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated NR.

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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Documentary, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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