Self — You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Character Profile

About Self

Served as the musical director for the 1972 Toronto Godspell production at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, contributing to the cast that later transformed comedy.

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Shaffer

Appears in

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)

Role

Supporting

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