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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... artwork2026 · KINO/PROYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...Documentary · Comedy
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

Documentary · Comedy1h 38mCanada

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.

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Who’s in it

Cast & characters

Martin Short
Martin Shortas Self / Jeffrey
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levyas Self / Herb / Jesus
Victor Garber
Victor Garberas Self / Jesus
Andrea Martin
Andrea Martinas Self / Robin
Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwoodas Self / Sonia
Valda Aviks
Valda Aviksas Self / Peggy
AC
Avril Chownas Self / Joanne
Rudy Webb
Rudy Webbas Self / Lamar
Paul Shaffer
Paul Shafferas Self
Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartzas Self

Creative team

DirectorNick Davis
ScreenplayNick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn
ProducersNick Davis, Sue Turley, Tom Powers, Bonnie Comley
StatusReleased

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