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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
0.0 / 10• 2026• 1h 38m•NR• English
DocumentaryComedy
Storyline
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. Executive produced by Judd Apatow.
Cast & Crew
Martin Short
Self / Jeffrey
Lead
Eugene Levy
Self / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
Self / Jesus
Andrea Martin
Self / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
Self / Sonia
Valda Aviks
Self / Peggy
AC
Avril Chown
Self / Joanne
Rudy Webb
Self / Lamar
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Davis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
