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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to Philadelphia, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚨 The Empire Strips Back will be leaving Philadelphia on July 28th. Hurry, last tickets available! 🚨
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
📅 Date: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission
👤 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 or ADA Seats.)
🎁 Click here to get gift card tickets to The Empire Strips Back for your loved ones
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 Philadelphia!
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
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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
- One of the funnest shows I've ever been to!
- Was an awesome show, music matched the sexy dances and also had some very hilarious parts. Would definitely go see this again.
- Absolutely amazing!!
- Simply fantastic! From the props to the costumes and the incredibly talented dancers, this show exceeded all expectations. Hands down would see again.
- Funny and wasn't just a strip tease. Showed some talented dancers as well!
- Wonderful and Fun. Everyone should experience this well thought out and executed production.
- Very funny. Amazing Costume design. Fantastic host. It's a great time.
- Great show, great music and choreography.
- Great time
- Fantastic, titilating, entertaining, excellent dancing
- AMAZING!!
- so fun
- Hilarious and sexy!!!
- The show was amazing!!!
- Most fun I’ve had at a show! Absolutely brilliant!





