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The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody ⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is coming at last! Making its way to San Jose, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
⏰ San Jose, time is running out! The Empire Strips Back is here only until December 22nd, and tickets are nearly gone. Don’t miss your chance—grab yours before they’re gone! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in San Jose
🎫 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: Hammer Theatre Center
👤 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 San Jose!
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.
⏰ San Jose, time is running out! The Empire Strips Back is here only until December 22nd, and tickets are nearly gone. Don’t miss your chance—grab yours before they’re gone! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in San Jose
🎫 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: Hammer Theatre Center
👤 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 San Jose!
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
Check out what others have said about this experience in other cities around the world!
- Amazing. Go see this show
- OMG, this is such a good show! I will never see the Star Wars universe the same way in the best way imaginable.
- Was one of the best times my wife and I have shared together!! Amazingly well done and much funnier than expected!!
- Fantastic!
- BEST SHOW IN THE GALAXY BY FAR
- Seating was super cramped but otherwise what a phenomenal experience! Nice work to the entire production! I look forward to experiencing again!
- The props, costumes, music and performances were all incredible. I was surprised that han solo ended up being my favorite
- Such a fun show! Very silly and sexy!
- 12/10
- Wonderful experience!
- The performers, the music, the costumes, everything was incredible! We had so much fun.
- So much fun!!
- Great performances, great production value, thanks for coming!
- Such a fun way to spend a Saturday night!
- This was SUCH a great show! Would recommend to anyone to check it out.
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The Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose is a first-class performance venue. It presents a wide range of entertainment choices, including live theatre, music, dance, and film.