Vaudeville Posters & Playbills

For most of civilization’s history, marketing has made the world go ’round. Vaudeville (and Cleveland) were no exception. Posters, playbills, newspaper ads, etc., seemed to be everywhere. Like today, the sheer ubiquity made them almost impossible to ignore.

Mr. Moser's Neighborhood

Step into Mr. Moser’s Neighborhood, where Cleveland’s forgotten vaudeville era comes to life. This richly illustrated book showcases 125+ rare performer portraits from Otto Moser’s iconic saloon—once the backstage hangout for America’s traveling entertainers. With lively storytelling, vintage photos, and scannable audio/video extras, it’s a fascinating glimpse into a lost chapter of showbiz history.

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