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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is here at last!
Making its way to Phoenix, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
👯🔥 The Galaxy's most sultry show is leaving Phoenix on September 24! Hurry, tickets are selling at Lightspeed! 🔥👯
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Phoenix
🎫 General Seating- includes entry to the experience
- General Seating Accessible Seats
- General Seating ADA Seats
🎫 Imperial Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt
- Imperial Package Accessible Seats
- Imperial Package ADA Seats
🪑 Seats are automatically assigned during purchase for the zone selected (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, or Emperor’s Seating). If you and the people in your party would like to sit together, please book all seats during the same purchase
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 Seattle, Portland, New York, San Diego, LA, San Francisco - see the show in Phoenix for a limited time only
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission
📍 Location: Herberger Theater, Center Stage
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully ADA compliant with accessible seats available for purchase
❓ 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!
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
Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Star Wars and its characters are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd or Lucasfilm Ltd. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Disney, Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.

User reviews
- This was SOOOOO much better then expected! Loved every minute of it!! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!
- We had such an amazing time. It was a great show. Very entertaining would definitely recommend watching. 10/10
- So much fun!!! Dancing was amazing and the show has some hilarious moments!
- Sexy and fun. My wife and I had a great time! We were so glad we went!
- OMG! This was the best show I have ever seen. So funny and entertaining! I would definitely see it a 2nd time!!
- Great music and dancing! I was laughing and smiling for two hours straight.
- What a fun show! Sexy, but with great humor. I would recommend this show to nearly everyone.
- Sexy and hilarious. The dancers were fantastic, and the host was really, really funny. It was a great night out!
- We laughed so much we were crying!!! Outstanding show.
- Great show! Amazing dancers! So much fun!!!