You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
movie · Released
View on VideBits →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.
Release dates
- Theatrical release: 2026-09-18
- Trailer: 2026-07-22
- Trailer: 2025-07-21
Timeline
- 2026-09-18 — PROJECT_RELEASED: TMDb status: Released
- 2026-09-18 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-18
- 2026-09-18 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (US)
- 2026-07-22 — Trailer: Trailer: You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution | Official Trailer
- 2025-07-21 — Trailer: Trailer: YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION... Clip | TIFF 2025
Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Studio attached, Writer attached.
Cast & crew
Paul Shaffer · Jayne Eastwood · Martin Short · Nick Davis · Stephen Schwartz · Jane Mendelsohn · Victor Garber · Avril Chown · Valda Aviks · Eugene Levy · Andrea Martin · Rudy Webb