Shangri-La-La, a comedy musical about Siegfried & Roy at American Theatre of Actors (ATA)

Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy

Looking for a funny, unusual, and wildly entertaining theater event in New York City? Shangri-La-La is a fast-moving one-hour comedy musical inspired by the rise of legendary Las Vegas entertainers Siegfried & Roy. The show comes to the American Theatre of Actors in Midtown Manhattan on July 25 and July 26, 2026, as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival.

Set against the glittering, excessive, and slightly dangerous world of Las Vegas show business, Shangri-La-La follows two ambitious young immigrants who come to America, reinvent themselves, and build a rhinestone kingdom at The Mirage. Along the way, audiences can expect original songs, magic, friendship, impossible dreams, outrageous costumes, immigrant reinvention, Steve Wynn, Bugsy Siegel, Vegas glamour, and just enough tiger danger to keep everyone alert.

Written by Mike Meier & Peter Giambalvo, Shangri-La-La is part showbiz fairy tale, part immigrant success story, part Las Vegas fever dream, and part comedy revenge musical. It is inspired by actual events — unfortunately — and turns one of the strangest entertainment stories of the last century into a high-energy musical comedy for New York audiences.

The show is especially timely because Siegfried & Roy remain among the most fascinating figures in American entertainment history. Their story combines old-school spectacle, celebrity, illusion, reinvention, risk, friendship, and tragedy. Shangri-La-La approaches that story with humor, music, and theatrical imagination, while also asking a bigger question: what does it take to build a dream so dazzling that the world cannot look away?

The New York performances take place at the American Theatre of Actors, located at 314 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, just north of Times Square and close to the Theater District. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation and is near major subway lines, restaurants, hotels, and other Midtown attractions, making the show a convenient option for both New Yorkers and visitors looking for something different to do in NYC.

Audiences looking for off-off-Broadway theater, musical comedy in New York, Midtown theater events, Times Square entertainment, or a funny and offbeat alternative to traditional Broadway shows should find plenty to enjoy in Shangri-La-La. The production runs approximately one hour, making it an easy addition to a night out in Manhattan.

Come for the music. Stay for the magic. Leave with a renewed respect for tigers.

Event: Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy Dates: July 25 and July 26, 2026 Venue: American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Location: Midtown Manhattan / Theater District, near Times Square Running Time: Approximately 1 hour Genre: Musical Comedy / Off-Off-Broadway Theater Written by: Mike Meier & Peter Giambalvo