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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to Rochester, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚨 The Empire Strips Back has arrived in Rochester - only here until September 21st. Act fast, last tickets available! 🔥
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody 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 Theater At Innovation Square - 131 Chestnut Street, City of Rochester, New York 14604
👤 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.)
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 Rochester!
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
- Incredible performances, set design and costumes!!!! Beautiful dancing, lots of laughs…so happy I surprised my husband with tickets!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- the show was amazing. I can't recommend it enough
- amazing show, very fun and entertaining
- That was a fantastic show. It was smart, sexy, and fun. Highly recommended!
- Wonderful show!!!


