MR. MOSER’S NEIGHBORHOOD (IN-PERSON)

Otto Moser’s pub on East 4th Street was more than a tavern—it was a favorite gathering spot for vaude-villians performing at Cleveland’s 60+ downtown theaters. Actors, athletes, singers, dancers, magicians, and comedians left behind over 650 photographs (usually signed and sometimes dated), which adorned the pub’s walls for more than a century, intriguing generations of patrons. Mr. Moser’s Neighborhood: The Intersection of Cleveland and Vaudeville uncovers this remarkable history, highlighting the city’s role in vaudeville’s heyday (1885–1930). Through portraits and stories of visiting celebrities, rare performance videos, and profiles of Cleveland’s theaters, the program brings to life a vibrant cultural era.