You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
Overview
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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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Cast
Martin Short
as Self / Jeffrey
Eugene Levy
as Self / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
as Self / Jesus
Andrea Martin
as Self / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
as Self / Sonia
Valda Aviks
as Self / Peggy
- A
Avril Chown
as Self / Joanne
Rudy Webb
as Self / Lamar
Paul Shaffer
as Self
Stephen Schwartz
as Self
Dave Thomas
as Self
Don Scardino
as Self
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...: Quick Answers
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is not on streaming services in the US yet.
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... came out on September 18, 2026.
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
