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The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - Columbus ⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is coming at last! Making its way to Columbus, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
⏰ Columbus, time is running out! The Empire Strips Back is here only until November 30th, and tickets are nearly gone. Don’t miss your chance—grab yours before they’re gone! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Columbus
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt
🪑 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.)
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, doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
📍 Location: Columbus Atheneum - Small Theatre
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA-compliant
❓ 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! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Columbus!
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.
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⏰ Columbus, time is running out! The Empire Strips Back is here only until November 30th, and tickets are nearly gone. Don’t miss your chance—grab yours before they’re gone! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Columbus
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt
🪑 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.)
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, doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
📍 Location: Columbus Atheneum - Small Theatre
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA-compliant
❓ 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! Don't miss out and get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Columbus!
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

User reviews
4.8 /5
based on 223 reviews
- Ever funnier and better than anticipated
- It was a great show
- Absolutely amazing! Everything you would expect it to be, beautiful dancing, beautiful dancers and an amazing soundtrack!!!!
- Fantastic time. Very creative and fun.
- Amazing show!! Can’t wait to see it again!
- Awesome, fun, excellent, just 100/10
- GREAT SHOW. Amazing everything ❤️
- My husband and I had an amazing time! 10/10, and we would go again!