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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to San Francisco, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚨 Last chance to get tickets for The Empire Strips Back in SF! Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the Dark Side. Hurry, tickets are almost gone! 🚨
🎁 How about getting tickets to The Empire Strips Back for your loved ones with our gift card? Check it out here 🎁
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt
Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and risqué 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, Chicago, New York, San Diego, LA, Detroit, and more
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission
📍 Location: The Great Star Theater - 636 Jackson St, San Francisco
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant with accessible seats available for purchase
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🪑 Seats are assigned upon arrival at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis in the selected zone (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Emperor’s Zone, ADA or VIP Table Seats. *Please note there are 4 seats per VIP table, so if you don’t attend with a party of 4, you may be seated next to other guests.)
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! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in San Francisco!
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
- It was a great show to watch. Can’t wait for the next one.
- Truly astonishing! Fantastic costumes! Unbelievable energy!
- Outstanding show, very sexy, very classy, very entertaining. Ultra-Highly Recommended!!!!
- Awesome show will be back for a second viewing
- It was amazing. Thank you so much guys!
- great energy performance was awesome. had a great time.
- We want the return of the Jedi every year! So good!!!
- Loved the dance…..I had hoped for more bawdy comedy, though the Emperor was great!
- Great show!
- Great fun, high production values, funny, great dancing…not particularly sexy.
- The show was amazing! The dancing was phenomenal. The costumes and set were beyond expectations. I'm so glad I went and it would totally go again
- absolutely amazing! Will be going back to see it again another time for sure!
- Amazing show
- Very fun experience! We were laughing and enjoying ourselves the whole time!
- So much fun! A definite must do.