Siegfried & Roy are remembered by many Las Vegas visitors. Now there is a musical about them

ARLINGTON, Va. - June 24, 2025 - PRLog -- A new comedy musical, Shangri-La-La (https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/events/115748) will be on stage (as previews) July 22-23-24 at the Arlington Drafthouse theater in Arlington, Virginia (Washington, D.C. area). It is narrated by Bugsy Siegel, the notorious New York Mobster who built the first casino on the Strip, The Flamingo. It reflects on Siegfried & Roy and how their lives and shows fit into the history of Las Vegas. It also features imaginary characters, notably Mephisto who made their career happen.

It is the story of Joshua from Germany who fulfills his lifelong dream of moving to Las Vegas. He is thrilled to get a job as the assistant to the retired Siegfried & Roy, only to find out the hard way that not all that glitters is gold. The story is based on true events that did not receive widespread attention at the time, a lawsuit that the assistants filed against Siegfried and Roy. Explains writer Mike Meier (https://themikemeier.com/shangri-la-la-musical), "The curious thing about this Las Vegas story is that one should have anticipated how it would end. After all, it was New York mobster Bugsy Siegel who built the first casino on the strip, The Flamingo."



With the Las Vegas tradition, it is no wonder that there was no happy ending. Ever heard of the Hanging Judge, Roy Bean? Maybe Judge Isaac Parker? They were judges in the Wild West, and they handed down "justice" however they saw fit, laws be damned. Small wonder mobster Bugsy Siegel built the first casino on the Las Vegas strip, The Flamingo, in a town that still follows the cherished tradition of "Hometown Justice" that goes to the highest bidder.

Tickets at https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/events/115748
And here is a short trailer: https://youtube.com/shorts/dzInsbcc2RE