What it’s about
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
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.
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The theatrical release lands September 18, 2026.
The people behind it
The history behind You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Production is led by Open Door Co., XRM Media and Greenwich Entertainment. Nick Davis directs, with writing credits for Jane Mendelsohn. The finished film runs 1 hour 38 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
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When does You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... come out?
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is scheduled to open in US theaters on September 18, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
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Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin and Jayne Eastwood lead the cast, directed by Nick Davis.
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