You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)

0.0 September 18, 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.

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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

  • Gilda Radner

    Gilda Radner

    Self (archive footage)

  • Gerry Salsberg

    Gerry Salsberg

    Self (archive footage)

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