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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is here at last! Making its way to Detroit, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🔥 The Empire Strips Back is leaving Detroit on October 29. Hurry, last tickets available! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Detroit
🎫 General Seating- includes entry to the experience
🎫 Imperial Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt
🪑 Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in the selected zone (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Emperor’s Seating, or ADA Seats)
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, Chicago, LA, San Francisco - see the show in Detroit 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: Senate Theater
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue has accessible seats available for purchase. Please note that the restrooms are not ADA-compliant or accessible. Both restrooms are accessed through narrow stairs that go one flight up. For more information please see the FAQs
❓ 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! Get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody in Detroit!
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
- Such a fun show! Loved everything about it.
- Great show!!! Had a wonderful time. The costumes were fantastic.
- Best show ever!
- The show was great! Everyone had a great time. Humorous. Sensual. Very clever.
- Thank you for the great show! Talent, laughter, and fun for everyone!
- Amazing show! Great costumes and props.
- Great cast and show!
- great show, lots of fun, professional and exciting cast
- Absolutely amazing, must see
- Amazing, Super Classy, fun for everyone!
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Senate Theater
The Senate Theater is a theater in Detroit, Michigan, known for its "Mighty Wurlitzer" pipe organ, originally installed at the Fisher Theater.