Moses Cleaveland Goes Cabaret

Cleveland Public Theatre's annual holiday cabaret mixes the city's founder with avant-garde opera and more.

by Chealsia Smedley | Nov. 22, 2016 | 4:00 PM

Who doesn’t want a side of Cleveland history with their cabaret? Cleveland Public Theatre’s Light the Lights, Ol’ Moses CLE! Nov. 25-Dec. 18 mixes Gertrude Stein’s avant-garde opera Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights, Moses Cleaveland and cabaret dancing to celebrate the season vaudeville-style. From flying actors to Norse goddesses, this interactive show full of short plays featuring physical comedy and poignant satire is sure to be a holiday hoot.