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Godspell documentary explores origins of comedy legends

You Had to Be There Godspell documentary Martin Short Canadian comedy 1972 Toronto production

The documentary ‘You Had to Be There’ explores the 1972 Toronto production of the musical Godspell, which served as a launching pad for several legendary comedic performers. Directed by Nick Davis, the film examines the behind-the-scenes history of the production at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre.

The cast featured future stars of SCTV and Saturday Night Live, including Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Jayne Eastwood. The production also included musical director Paul Shaffer.

Director Nick Davis noted that the project was inspired by reading Martin Short’s memoir, which revealed new details about the connections between these comedians. The documentary utilizes audio recorded by Short to revisit the era when these performers were beginning their professional careers.

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Eugene Levy · Gilda Radner · Godspell · Martin Short · Nick Davis

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