You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2025)
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.
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Cast
Martin Short
as Self / Jeffrey
Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, singer and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night...
Eugene Levy
as Self / Herb / Jesus
Eugene Levy CM (born December 17, 1946) is a Canadian actor, known for his work in both Canadian and American movies and television series. He is the only actor to have starred in all seven of the Ame...
Victor Garber
as Self / Jesus
Victor Garber (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian stage and film actor, and a singer. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards and six Pr...
Andrea Martin
as Self / Robin
Andrea Martin (born January 15, 1947) is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian whose career spans television, film, and Broadway. She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning performances...
Jayne Eastwood
as Self / Sonia
Jayne Eastwood is a Canadian actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Anna-Marie Biddlecoff in the comedy film Finders Keepers (1984), Mrs. Hammond in Anne of Green Gables (1986),...
Valda Aviks
as Self / Peggy
Director
Nick Davis