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

Overview

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.

Directed by Nick Davis

Top cast

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

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Avril Chown

Self / Joanne

Rudy Webb

Self / Lamar

Paul Shaffer

Self

Stephen Schwartz

Self

Dave Thomas

Self

Don Scardino

Self

Gilda Radner

Self (archive footage)

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Gerry Salsberg

Self (archive footage)

Mike Myers

Self

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Self

Heidi Gardner

Self

James Austin Johnson

Self

Janeane Garofalo

Self

Gary Gulman

Self

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