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

DIRECTED BY Nick Davis

WRITTEN BY Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn

STARRING Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Mike Myers, Gilda Radner

Featuring a post-film Q&A with Director Nick Davis moderated by Kelly Leonard on Monday, 9/28 at 7pm

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.

Production Year 2025

Country of Origin Canada

Language English

Run Time 98 min

Genres Comedy, Documentary

Closed Caption Limited Availability

Assisted Listening Limited Availability

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