Start the evening with a thrilling, full-moon fright with “The Curious Coed.” A young lady out for an evening stroll with her boyfriend falls witness to some spooky circumstances when the full moon rises. Next comes the classic tale of “The Monkey’s Paw” and the warning to be careful what you wish for. To end, follow “The Frumples” as they search to find a lost little boy and end up finding more than they bargained for. The show features spooky, live sound effects and music, along with some truly monstrous commercials! The Final Act Ensemble is a troupe of performers ages 60 and older that present classic and original radio plays, including commercials, along with live and recorded sound effects. In addition to performances at The Playhouse, traveling programs are available for youth, adult, and multi-generational audiences.
SUBMIT UPDATES
Des Moines Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse (12/5/25-12/27/25)
Red Riding Hood (1/9/26-1/25/26)
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.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (11/7/25-11/29/25)
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)
Men on Boats (2/7/25-3/2/25)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (1/17/25-2/2/25)
Final Act Ensemble Holiday Show (12/17/24-12/17/24)
Videos
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Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Adler Theatre
Adler Theatre (12/7 - 12/7) | |
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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Playhouse (12/5 - 12/27) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Paramount Theatre (12/17 - 12/17) | |
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Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre (2/24 - 2/24) | |
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Red Riding Hood
Des Moines Playhouse (1/9 - 1/25) | |
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Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show
Des Moines Playhouse (2/10 - 2/10) | |
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Finding Nemo Jr
Des Moines Playhouse (8/13 - 8/16) | |
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