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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is here at last! Making its way to Chicago, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚨 FINAL DATES! 🚨 The Empire Strips Back is leaving Chicago on August 13, don’t miss out!
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Chicago
🎫 General Seating - includes entry to the experience with a seat in the zone you select at purchase
🎫 VIP Admission - includes general seating, express entry to the experience, and a t-shirt
🪑 Select your seating option and preferred date and time during purchase. Consult seating map below:
- Zone A
- Zone B
- Balcony
- Balcony Front Row
- Front Row
Media Reviews
💬 "I’m forever changed. An enormous success. One of the most memorable and impressive live performances I’ve ever seen." - SFGate
💬 "Probably the most fun I've had at a show all year! A must-see." - WeLiveEntertainment
💬 "Star Wars fans, this is the show you’re looking for." - Reno Gazette Journal
Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and sexy dance, and even the droids you're looking for
✨ Your favorite characters are scantily clad, seriously sultry and live on stage
⭐ Previously sold-out in San Diego, LA, San Francisco - see the show in Chicago for a limited time only
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission
📍 Location: Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N Kedzie Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60647
👤 Age requirement: 18+
🍸 Enjoy a cash bar (there is an ATM in the building for those who need it)
♿ Accessibility: the venue is not ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more!

User reviews
- What an amazingly fun show!!! The entertainers and the music was amazing!! I would absolutely recommend this show!!!!
- Amazing show, the dancers were superb. The host was very funny and a star wars fan. 10/10 bucket list show.
- Excellent show from start to finish. High energy and very lively. I would totally recommend this show to anyone. They don't need to be a star wars fan to enjoy this show.
- The Force is with this event.
- So fun! Dancers, props, and characters were phenomenal. Staff and crew were polite and professional.
- The show was great. Dancing was on point, the girls were nice, and the host was hilarious. Definitely an experience worth going to.
- Absolutely awesome. My hands hurt from clapping, my jaw hurts from laughing, and my throat is sore from cheering.
- Excellent! So much fun!
- Absolutely amazing! We had no expectations, but it went far beyond 🖖
- Amazing dancers. Extraordinary costumes. A fantastic time
- Best time I’ve had in a long time!!!
- What a wonderful and unique show. The MC was also so funny. I highly recommend this show.
- Great show!
- the production and costumes were simply amazing; loved every minute of the show and the MC
- The show was amazing ! A must see for anyone.
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Logan Square Auditorium
Built in 1915, The Logan Square Auditorium is a historic ballroom located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Enriched with elegant details and equipped with a state-of-the-ar...