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  • Home
  • Shangri-La-La-La Musical
  • Shangri-La-La-La Download
  • Final Days of Doggerland
  • Mockumentary about Media
  • The Love Hex or....
  • JoinWith.Me
  • WerdeEinsMitMir
  • Avarice
  • Collective Souls
  • Off to the Island!
  • Scanty & Swanky
  • Where the Aliens are
  • Contact Mike Meier
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shangri-La-La-La Series

Upcoming shows (abbreviated 1-hour version)

Dream Up Festival at the Theater for the New City NYC

Shangri-La-La musical by Mike Meier at the Dream Up Festival at the Theater for the New City in New

Dream Up Festival in New York City
Saturday, August 29, 2:00 PM, Theater for the New City.
Festival info: https://theaterforthenewcity.net/2026/02/theater-for-the-new-citys-dream-up-festival-2026/

Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Sunday, September 27 — 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM
SideQuest at The Adrienne Thea

  Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Sunday, September 27 — 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM
SideQuest at The Adrienne Theater
2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Festival info: https://phillyfringe.org/
SideQuest info: https://www.sidequesttheater.com

Newburgh Fringe Festival

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier at Newburgh Fringe Festival.

Newburgh, New York, Fringe Festival
October 17-18

Info:   

https://safe-harbors.org/the-ritz-theater/newburgh-fringe-festival/

Shangri-La-La on Television

Yes, Shangri-La-La is part of an upcoming TV series, expected in Spring 2027.

SHANGRI-LA-LA photographs at Midtown International THeater Festival in New York City (JUly 2026)

Shangri-la-la (Comedy Musical)

A Comedy Musical with Tigers AND Rhinestones, Smoke and Mirrors

 Do you crave bold musicals, backstage intrigue, larger-than-life personalities, and enough sequins to light up the Las Vegas Strip?

Then welcome to SHANGRI-LA-LA — a fast, funny comedy musical about two immigrants who reinvented themselves, transformed Las Vegas, and built a rhinestone empire of magic, ambition, and white tigers.

Set at the height of the Mirage era, the musical explores fame, illusion, loyalty, and the relentless drive to become larger than life. Beneath the glittering spectacle lies a sharper question: what happens when the public myth and the private reality no longer match?

Through satire, original songs, and theatrical absurdity, SHANGRI-LA-LA examines celebrity power, institutional loyalty, and a city built on carefully manufactured illusion.

Watch the short trailer:
https://youtube.com/shorts/dzInsbcc2RE

In Las Vegas, reinvention is the greatest magic trick of all.

Video

Mike on the Suzy Saline Show in Las Vegas, April 8, 2025

Recognition for the musical

Accepted to the "Dream Up" Festival at the Theater for the New City in New York City (August 2026)

Shangri-La-La musical at the Dream Up Festival New York

Accepted to the Philadelphia fringe festival (September 2026)

Shangri-La-La at Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2026.

Accepted to the Newburgh Fringe Festival (October 2026)

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier at Newburgh Fringe.

Accepted to the Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) in New York City (July 2026)

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier at the Midtown International Theater Festival MITF New York

Accepted to the Rogue Theater Festival in New York City (digital)(July 2026)

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier at the Rogue Theater Festival, New York City, July 2026

Accepted to the Harrisburg Fringe festival (July 2026)

Shangri-La-La at the Harrisburg Fringe Festival 2026.

Accepted to the "Back Door to Broadway theater Festival" in New York City (April 2026)

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier was accepted to "The Back Door to Broadway Theater Festival" in New York

Platinum Winner WRPN.tv Screenplay Competition (September 2025)

Shangri-La-La by Mike Meier platinum award at WRPN.TV festival

Outstanding Achievement Award, Swedish International Film Festival (SIFF)(July 2026)

Winner "Best musical script" Oniros Film Awards New York (February 2025) (under prior title)

All that Glitters, Winner "Best musical script" Oniros Film Awards New York (February 2025)

Honorable Mention, New York International Film Awards NYIFA (March 2025) (UNDER PRIOR TITLE)

Official Selection for the Apollo Global Music Awards (February 2026)

Shangri-La-La comedy musical selected at Apollo Global Music Awards.

Video

"Harass that Ass" from the comedy musical Shangri-La-La-La. This is an AI video, but the music is not. The music was recorded on real instruments with real human singers.

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Help Bring Shangri-La-La to New York

Shangri-La-La is a fast, funny comedy musical about two immigrants who reinvented themselves, transformed Las Vegas, and built a rhinestone empire of magic, ambition, and white tigers.


Inspired by true events, the show explores the making of Siegfried & Roy’s legendary public image—and the machinery of glamour, power, loyalty, and illusion behind the spotlight. The full-length version also draws in part on a real-life lawsuit, using courtroom satire to examine what happens when private conflict collides with celebrity mythology.


These performances offer an important opportunity to introduce the musical to theatergoers, producers, industry professionals, and supporters who can help move it toward a longer New York run.


But bringing an independent production to New York is expensive. Your donation will help cover rehearsal costs, festival fees, technical requirements, marketing, travel, production materials, and support for the cast, crew, writers, and creative team bringing this ambitious musical to life.


As the show’s composer, writer, and director, I have devoted years of work and personal resources to Shangri-La-La. Now we need your help to give it the strongest possible New York debut.


Please donate today. Every contribution helps us bring the music, comedy, white tigers, and Las Vegas spectacle to the stage.


Donate here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-launch-shangrilala-in-nyc


Your support will help Shangri-La-La move beyond its festival performances toward future audiences, future producers, and a longer life on the New York stage.

Copyright © 2026 Mike Meier. Mike Meier is an attorney who accidentally wandered into show business and never found the exit.