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

2026, English. Directed by Nick Davis.

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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1h 38m
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Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
18 September 2026
Country
Canada
Written by
Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn
Box office
$74K
careerpop culturemusicalmusical theaterjesus christtheatretoronto

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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) was directed by Nick Davis and stars Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber.

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