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.
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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
Dave Thomas
Self
Don Scardino
Self
Gilda Radner
Self (archive footage)
Gerry Salsberg
Self (archive footage)
Mike Myers
Self
Nick Davis
Director
Nick Davis
Writer
Jane Mendelsohn
Writer
Judd Apatow
Executive Producer
Jane Mendelsohn
Executive Producer
Glenn Kaino
Executive Producer
Teresa Tsai
Executive Producer
Stark D. Kirby Jr.
Executive Producer
Sally Klingenstein Martell
Executive Producer
Stephanie Hannon
Executive Producer
Ryan Kotton
Executive Producer
Stephanie Holder Kotton
Executive Producer
Nick Davis
Producer
Kinder Labatt
Producer
Bonnie Comley
Producer
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