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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to Washington DC, 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 DC! Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the Dark Side. Hurry, tickets are almost gone! 🚨
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
❓ 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 and 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 Washington DC!
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
- Jaw-dropping incredible. Props, costumes, dancers, 10/10. If you’re a Star Wars fan and lover of sexy talented women, men and wookies, 10/10 must see
- It was hilarious and it was hot. It was nostalgic and it was fresh. I would go again.
- It was an amazing show!
- Amazing show! A lot of great energy and good laughs.
- Amazing. Worth it.
- hands down the coolest experience - definitely would've paid more to sit closer! super creative & absolutely worth it!
- The show was phenomenal. It was a date night with my gf. We both weren’t sure what to expect & were pleasantly surprised. The MC was hilarious & brought great energy to the show. I thought the show was sexy, funny, & intelligent.
- Loved loved loved it!!!!! Take all your 18+ friends . Best live show I’ve seen in 20+ years! So much fun and so many surprises 🤣❤️ great show! Dancers crushed it!❤️
- Amazingly entertaining!
- Great show!
- Very beautiful dancers. Fun. Funny. Great Host.
- Great show! Lots of fun, will do again
- fun show, good location, very professional with fair refreshment pricing. Will tell friends!
- awesome show
- Great show









