Balanced News: ‘Everybody Dance!’: 15 Trivia Tidbits About 'Waiting for Guffman'

“Waiting for Guffman” is a 1996 cult classic mockumentary directed by Christopher Guest. The film follows a group of quirky locals in Blaine, Missouri, as they put on a musical to celebrate their town. The movie was inspired by Guest’s experience watching his kids’ high school production of “Annie Get Your Gun.” The majority of the film was ad-libbed, with Guest relying on the actors to create the scenes. The movie was well-received and has gained a dedicated following, with some theaters staging the play from the film to sold-out crowds.