Poster image featuring text on a purple background. Mathew's Big Broadway Bash written in marquee lighting font. To the left of "Bash": Toronto Fringe. To the right of "Bash" Toronto Cabaret Productions.
Poster image featuring text on a purple background. Mathew's Big Broadway Bash written in marquee lighting font.

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you know & love in a magical, joyful cabaret experience.

TOFringe: Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash

From Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 12, 2025 – Toronto Cabaret Productions presents Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash at the Heliconian Club as part of the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival. This isn’t just a show – it’s a high-energy, feel-good love letter to the musicals we grew up on and still belt in the shower.

Lights, laughs & Toronto Fringe magic await!

What does it take to throw a Broadway-themed cabaret on a Toronto Fringe budget? Spoiler alert: It’s not all glitter, disco balls and flying chandeliers. But what they do have is heart, talent and a whole lot of Broadway magic.

From Grease to Cats, Mamma Mia! to The Little Mermaid, Pippin to The Sound of Music – they’re serving showtunes with a side of sass, and inviting the audience to be part of the party. This cabaret is for everyone who’s ever dreamed of being on stage – even just for one song. It’s about access, community and pure joy. And yes, it’s Fringe, so it’s scrappy – but that’s where the real creativity lives.

A cabaret-style party bursting with show tunes, sing-alongs, surprises & big Broadway energy

Theatre doesn’t need chandeliers to be magical – just heart, creativity and a little sparkle. Whether you’re a die-hard Broadway buff, a spontaneous sing-alonger or just someone looking for a night of laughter, music and sheer delight, this show is your invitation to join the party.

Following its run at Toronto Fringe, Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash heads to Edmonton Fringe (August 14 – 24).

About Toronto Cabaret Productions

Toronto Cabaret Productions is committed to giving a platform to performers who might otherwise go unseen – whether they’re pursuing a career or just want to sing for the love of it. They are a proudly inclusive and equal opportunity company committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within the performing arts. Dedicated to creating meaningful pathways for artists from historically under-represented communities, and to amplifying voices that are often marginalized in commercial theatre, their casting practices prioritize talent and artistic potential, with a strong focus on showcasing emerging and diverse performers.

Mathew’s Big Broadway Bash is for anyone who knows the lyrics to Wicked and The Sound of Music by heart, who lives for a big belt, and who loves both the glitz and the grit of musical theatre. It’s for the shower singers and secret performers – those who’ve always dreamed of being on stage, even just for a moment.”

– Mathew Mac Lean, producer, director & performer

Poster image featuring text on a purple background. Mathew's Big Broadway Bash written in marquee lighting font. To the left of "Bash": Toronto Fringe. To the right of "Bash" Toronto Cabaret Productions.

(Photo credits: Toronto Cabaret Productions.)

 

Event details

Presented by: Toronto Cabaret Productions 

Type of event: musical theatre cabaret performance

Directed & produced by: Mathew Mac Lean

Choreography by: Jada Prato

Cast: Mathew Mac Lean, Jada Prato & guests

Dates & times: Performances take place throughout the Toronto Fringe Festival – which runs from Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 13, 2025 – at various times and dates:

  • Thursday, July 3 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Friday, July 4 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Saturday, July 5 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Sunday, July 6 @ 3:00 PM ET*
  • Tuesday, July 8 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Thursday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Friday, July 11 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Saturday, July 12 @ 3:00 PM ET
  • Saturday, July 12 @ 7:00 PM ET

* Indicates a relaxed performance, meaning it is designed to be welcoming for audience members who are neurodiverse or have sensory sensitivities.

Latecomers will be admitted into the theatre at specific moments during this performance. Re-entry will not be permitted.

Duration: 60 minutes (no intermission)

Cost: C$15.00 plus fees, with discounts for kids and pass holders

Location: Heliconian Club, 35 Hazelton Ave., Toronto, ON, M5R 2E3, Canada

Booking link: Book your tickets here.

Contact details: Toronto Cabaret Productions, torontocabaretproductions@hotmail.com, torontocabaretproductions.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 12+. Parental guidance advised. Audience participation: They will have sing-along numbers, a party game and you can even join them on stage. Only audience members that want to participate will be asked.

Accessibility: The space is fully accessible, including a wheelchair ramp and accessible washrooms. More info here.