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

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.

• Martin Short Self / Jeffrey
• Eugene Levy Self / Herb / Jesus
• Victor Garber Self / Jesus
• Andrea Martin Self / Robin
• Jayne Eastwood Self / Sonia

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