You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
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Synopsis
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.
Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026
Cast and Crew
Cast: Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood, Valda Aviks, Avril Chown, Rudy Webb, Paul Shaffer, Stephen Schwartz, Dave Thomas, Don Scardino, Gilda Radner, Gerry Salsberg, Mike Myers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Janeane Garofalo, Gary Gulman
Writers: Nick Davis (Writer), Jane Mendelsohn (Writer)
Cinematographer: Wolfgang Held
Editor: Doug Abel
Composer: Stephen Schwartz, Brian Jones
Producers: Nick Davis, Sue Turley, Judd Apatow
Production: Open Door Co., XRM Media, Greenwich Entertainment