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

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

A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited a comedy revolution.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2025-09-06
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Open Door Co., XRM Media
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.6273
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Martin Short

Martin Short

as Self / Jeffrey

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

as Self / Herb / Jesus

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

as Self / Jesus

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

as Self / Robin

Jayne Eastwood

Jayne Eastwood

as Self / Sonia

Valda Aviks

Valda Aviks

as Self / Peggy

Avril Chown

Avril Chown

as Self / Joanne

Rudy Webb

Rudy Webb

as Self / Lamar

Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

as Self

Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

YOU HAD TO BE THERE: HOW THE TORONTO GODSPELL IGNITED THE COMEDY REVOLUTION... Clip | TIFF 2025

External Links

Keywords

musicalmusical theaterjesus christtheatre

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2025-09-06.

Who are the main actors in You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

The main cast includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood, .

Where can I watch You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is available.

Is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

The soundtrack was composed by Open Door Co., XRM Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... filmed?

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

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

The total runtime of You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... is 98 minutes.

Is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution....

Does You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... have a post-credit scene?

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