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‘You Had To Be There’ Review: Delightful Romp Recalls 1972 Toronto ‘Godspell’ That Launched Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy & More – Toronto Film Festival

The original 1971 off-Broadway production of the musical Godspell starred Stephen Nathan as Jesus, David Haskell as John the ...

‘You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution…’ Review: An Exuberant and Essential Doc for Comedy Heads

Okay, those performers all got their start in "Godspell" — so what? But the niftiness of Davis’s film is that it’s about ...

Exploring the Legacy of 'Godspell': TIFF Documentary 'You Had to Be There' Highlights a Comedy Revolution

How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution serves as a tribute to this groundbreaking production. Directed by Nick Davis, the film makes its world premiere at the Toronto International ...

You Had to Be There: The Toronto Godspell and Its Impact on Comedy and Community

The original off-Broadway version of Godspell featured a different lineup, but the Toronto production brought together a remarkable ensemble of talent. This cast not only included future stars like ...

TIFF documentary You Had to Be There remembers hilarity of 1972 Toronto production of Godspell

For more than 50 years, people have talked about the hit 1972 Toronto production of the clowning hippie musical Godspell in ...
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AT TIFF: How Godspell captured the birth of Canadian comedic icons

All of Canada's most famous comedians reunite more than 50 years after getting their big break, including Victor Garber, ...
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Ryan Reynolds & Colin Hanks Teamed Up To Honor One Of The Best Actors We Lost Too Soon

John Candy is a beloved actor who left us far too soon. But a new documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds will look back at his life and legacy.