Remember Siegfried & Roy? Comedy Musical SHANGRI-LA-LA July 22-24

Welcome to the previews of the comedy musical SHANGRI-LA-LA at the Arlington Drafthouse theater (Arlington, Virginia), July 22–24. The Story After becoming an assistant to the iconic Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy, naive Joshua, a German immigrant, learns the hard way that “Sin City” is more than just a nickname. With raucous detours into crime, punishment, and Las Vegas’ unique brand of “hometown justice,” Shangri-La-La is a wild ride through the lives and times of the most successful magic act ever to grace the Vegas strip. A musical and sensorial extravaganza—you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder why! Turns out that all that glitters ain’t gold! Ever heard of Judge Roy Bean, the Hangin’ Judge? 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 goes to the highest bidder.” Advisory – The performances will be filmed as part of a TV series. – This Comedy Musical involves adult themes and is not suitable for children. – Flash photography will be used on stage. – A toy gun will be fired on stage.