Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
What happens when two ambitious young immigrants come to America, reinvent themselves in Las Vegas, build a rhinestone kingdom at The Mirage — and discover that even white tigers have limits?
Shangri-La-La is a fast-moving musical comedy inspired by the rise of legendary Las Vegas entertainers Siegfried & Roy. With original songs, Vegas glamour, magic, friendship, immigrant reinvention, outrageous costumes, Steve Wynn, Bugsy Siegel, impossible dreams, and just enough tiger danger to keep everyone alert, the show turns one of the strangest entertainment stories of the last century into a comic fever dream.
Written by Mike Meier & Peter Giambalvo, with music and lyrics by Mike Meier, the show is part showbiz fairy tale, part immigrant success story, part Las Vegas spectacle, and part comedy revenge musical — inspired by actual events, unfortunately.
2026 Performances
Harrisburg Fringe Festival
July 19, 2026
Gamut Theatre, Harrisburg, PA
Midtown International Theater Festival
July 25 and July 26, 2026
American Theatre of Actors, New York, NY
Philadelphia Fringe Festival
September 27, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Come for the music. Stay for the magic. Leave with a renewed respect for tigers.
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Creative Team
Mike Meier
Peter Giambalvo
Meet the Company
Mike Meier
Mike Meier grew up in a blue-collar housing project in Germany. His grandfather was a 1920s traveling magician and fortune-teller known as Wladi-Kami. On his own since his teens, Mike has lived in several different countries, including Argentina and Japan, and has worked jobs such as washing dishes, repairing bicycles, and painting homes. When he is not writing books, you’ll find him playing guitar somewhere… Does one need academic degrees to write? Oh indeed: He holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science (Diplom-Politologe) from the University of Berlin, Germany; Juris Doctor (J.D.) & Master of Laws (LL.M.), Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Peter Giambalvo
Peter Giambalvo is a comedy writer and producer whose credits include Mr. Show with Bob and David, Tenacious D, and original projects for Warner Bros. and Current TV. With experience spanning television, film, web series, commercials, and branded content, he has built a career blending sharp humor with inventive storytelling. Giambalvo has also co-created animation, produced documentary shorts, and worked extensively as a script doctor and pitch developer. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, he continues to bring wit and versatility to screenwriting and production.
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Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
Shangri-La-La: A Comedy Musical About Siegfried & Roy
