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

2026

Nick Davis
1h 38m
September 18, 2026 · Canada

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: September 18, 2026
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Production: XRM Media,Greenwich Entertainment,Open Door Co.,Ace & Son Moving Picture Co
Cast: Martin Short,Eugene Levy,Victor Garber,Andrea Martin,Jayne Eastwood,Valda Aviks,Avril Chown,Rudy Webb,Paul Shaffer,Stephen Schwartzand 15 more
Director: Nick Davis
Writer: Nick Davis,Jane Mendelsohn
Producer: Nick Davis,Sue Turley,Judd Apatow,Sally Klingenstein Martell,Teresa Tsai,Glenn Kaino,Stephanie Hannon,Stephanie Holder Kotton,Ryan Kotton,Stark D. Kirby Jr.,Jane Mendelsohn,Tom Powers,Bonnie Comley,Stewart F. Lane,Josh Church,Jan Gura,Zachary Hausman,Kinder Labatt
Cinematography: Wolfgang Held
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: $74,298
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