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

2026 ""

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

8.1 | 1h38m | NR | en | Comedy

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.

8.1 | 1h38m | NR | en | More Info

Released: September. 18,2026 | Released Producted By: XRM Media , Greenwich Entertainment Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Comedy , Documentary

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Cast

Martin Short , Eugene Levy , Victor Garber

Director

Wolfgang Held

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XRM Media

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Martin Short

as Self / Jeffrey

Lorne Marty, Life Is Short You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not Starring Dick Van Dyke John Candy: I Like Me Match Game Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love Mack & Rita

Eugene Levy

as Self / Herb / Jesus

Marty, Life Is Short You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... John Candy: I Like Me Summer Camp The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy star-crossed: the film Back Home Again Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell Canada Far and Wide

Victor Garber

as Self / Jesus

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... The Gettysburg Address Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin Relay Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration Wish Titanic: Stories from the Heart Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 Funny Face Family Law