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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 ...

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: 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 ...

‘You Had To Be There’: Cast Of 1972 Toronto ‘Godspell’ Production Recall Show That Launched Amazing Talents – Toronto Studio

The 1972 Toronto production of 'Godspell,' which launched the careers of Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy and more, is remembered in 'You Had To Be There' ...
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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, ...

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 ...