After 23 seasons the chorus line of senior citizens known as the Fabulous Follies will have its grand finale.

For the 55-years-old and up bevy of grannies and gramps, the final curtain call will be the end of a historical legacy for its ensemble and for the retirement oasis of Palm Springs.

The show is a home for many who were not yet ready to leave the stage and has been an irreplaceable experience for Riff Markowitz, the show's co-founder and master of ceremonies.

SOUNDBITE: Riff Markowitz, show co-founder and master of ceremonies, saying (English):

"These things that we manage to do in our lives, that manage to succeed are irreplaceable, and I don't, I can't fathom an opportunity to do this, have this experience again."

Eight to nine thousand people a week flock to see the 3-hour show and find it inspirational.

SOUNDBITE: Tatiana Turan, audience member, saying (English):

"Even today, I sometimes feel like, I get up in the morning and I'm lik