You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
1h 38m · 18 Sep 2026
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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.
| Movie ID | 66356 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Documentary |
| Director | Nick Davis |
| Main cast | Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood, Valda Aviks, Avril Chown, Rudy Webb |
| Release date | 18 September 2026 |
| Release year | 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 98 min (1h 38m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | Open Door Co. |
Director: Nick Davis
Writers: Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn
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Top cast
Martin ShortSelf / Jeffrey
Eugene LevySelf / Herb / Jesus
Victor GarberSelf / Jesus
Andrea MartinSelf / Robin
Jayne EastwoodSelf / Sonia
Valda AviksSelf / Peggy
Avril ChownSelf / Joanne
Rudy WebbSelf / Lamar
Paul ShafferSelf
Stephen SchwartzSelf
Dave ThomasSelf
Don ScardinoSelf
Gilda RadnerSelf (archive footage)
Gerry SalsbergSelf (archive footage)
Mike MyersSelf
Lin-Manuel MirandaSelf
Heidi GardnerSelf
James Austin JohnsonSelf
Janeane GarofaloSelf
Gary GulmanSelf
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