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

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

2026 1h 38m Released
DocumentaryComedy

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.

Director: Nick Davis
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Top Cast

Martin Short
Martin Short
Self / Jeffrey
 Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Self / Herb / Jesus
 Victor Garber
Victor Garber
Self / Jesus
 Andrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Self / Robin
 Jayne Eastwood
Jayne Eastwood
Self / Sonia
 Valda Aviks
Valda Aviks
Self / Peggy
 Avril Chown
Avril Chown
Self / Joanne
 Rudy Webb
Rudy Webb
Self / Lamar
 Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Self
 Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz
Self
 Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas
Self
 Don Scardino
Don Scardino
Self

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