You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way)

2025 | 1 Hour 38 Minutes

Comedy | Documentary

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.

You Had to Be There

You Had To Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (In a Canadian Kind of Way)

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

Directed By:

Nick Davis

Starring:

Martin Short
Self / Jeffrey
Eugene Levy
Self / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
Self / Jesus
Andrea Martin
Self / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
Self / Sonia
Valda Aviks
Self / Peggy
Avril Chown
Self / Joanne
Rudy Webb
Self / Lamar

UK Release

6th September, 2025

US Release

18th September, 2026

First weekend box office

18th Sep 2026

Last box office appearence

18th Sep 2026

Total weeks on chart

Global Openeing 6th September, 2025

United Kingdom Total Gross
£0

North American Total Gross
$20,000

Global Total Gross
$0

Global Releases Dates
6th September 2025
Canada
18th September 2026
United States