Join the Final Act Ensemble (FAE) for old-time fun this holiday season. In “Easy Aces,” Ace tries to get his mother-in-law married off and out of the house. Next, Fibber McGee and Molly find a derelict jalopy in their front yard! In “The Life of Riley,” our hero thinks his mother-in-law is going to take over the house at Christmas time. The evening ends with O. Henry’s classic tale of “The Gift of the Magi.” All this plus holiday songs, live sound effects, announcer banter, and one crazy commercial! The Final Act Ensemble is a troupe of performers ages 60 and older that present classic and original radio plays, including commercials and live and recorded sound effects.
Ages: The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.
SUBMIT UPDATES
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The Mousetrap (2/6/26-3/1/26)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show (2/10/26-2/10/26)
The Lightning Thief (3/6/26-3/22/26)
Crazy for You (4/17/26-5/3/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (5/8/26-5/24/26)
Noises Off (6/5/26-6/21/26)
Legally Blonde (7/10/26-7/26/26)
Finding Nemo Jr (8/13/26-8/16/26)
Des Moines Playhouse is at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA.
Red Riding Hood (1/9/26-1/25/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse (12/5/25-12/27/25)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (11/7/25-11/29/25)
Final Act Ensemble: Fright Night (10/21/25-10/21/25)
Bright Star (9/19/25-10/5/25)
Penguin Project HONK JR (8/14/25-8/17/25)
Waitress (7/11/25-7/27/25)
Alice in Wonderland (5/2/25-5/18/25)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical (3/28/25-4/13/25)
Jesus Christ Superstar (3/7/25-3/23/25)
Videos
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Meredith Willson''s The Music Man
Orpheum Theatre Sioux City (4/27 - 4/27) | |
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Red Riding Hood
Des Moines Playhouse (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre (5/8 - 5/28) | |
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Noises Off
Des Moines Playhouse (6/5 - 6/21) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (2/3 - 2/8) | |
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2026 Winter Dance Party
Surf Ballroom and Museum (1/28 - 2/2) | |
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The Mousetrap
Des Moines Playhouse (2/6 - 3/1) | |
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