You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2025)
A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited a comedy revolution.
Director: Nick Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 6, 2025
Cast
- Martin Short - Self / Jeffrey
- Eugene Levy - Self / Herb / Jesus
- Victor Garber - Self / Jesus
- Andrea Martin - Self / Robin
- Jayne Eastwood - Self / Sonia
- Valda Aviks - Self / Peggy
- Avril Chown - Self / Joanne
- Rudy Webb - Self / Lamar
- Paul Shaffer - Self
- Stephen Schwartz - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Wolfgang Held
Editing: Doug Abel
Production: Open Door Co., XRM Media
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, musical theater, jesus christ, theatre
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