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The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - San Diego

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The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - San Diego

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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to San Diego, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!

⏳ Time’s running out! The Empire Strips Back leaves San Diego on April 6th. Get your tickets before it’s too late! 🚀💃

Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in San Diego
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Rebel Package - includes express entry to the experience + a t-shirt (depending on size availability another merch item like panties, lightsaber, poster, or calendar could be offered in exchange for the 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, 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: Adams Avenue Theater
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody 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 Diego!

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

4.7/5
based on 654 reviews
  • Nick C.
    Feb 2025
    Epic! Best show ever! Absolutely amazing
  • Rebekah B.
    Feb 2025
    The show was absolutely incredible! I am still in awe! The staff and everyone was very nice and helpful too!
  • Randy M.
    Feb 2025
    Sexy, funny, and a lot of fun!
  • Timothy C.
    Feb 2025
    Amazing Show!! Great MC, dancers, costumes and props 🙌
  • Jennifer A.
    Feb 2025
    Love the show, but the seats are tiny and unassigned, so you're not guaranteed to be with the people you came with unless you are early.
  • Harrison W.
    Feb 2025
    This show was wild! It was funny, sexy, and you never knew what they were going to come up with next!
  • Eleanor S.
    Feb 2025
    It was hilarious, well done.
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About the venue

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Adams Avenue Theater

Located in the music-centric neighborhood of Normal Heights, the historic building that was once a movie hub turned music venue has been restored and is heading back to its roots.


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Adams Avenue Theater

3325 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, United States, 92116

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