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The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - Chicago ⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back… is back at last! Making its way to Chicago, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🚀 Chicago, it's showtime! The Empire Strips Back is here only until May 4th. Last tickets are available, don’t miss out! 🥵
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Chicago
🎫 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, Washington DC, 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: The Studebaker 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 Chicago!

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.
🚀 Chicago, it's showtime! The Empire Strips Back is here only until May 4th. Last tickets are available, don’t miss out! 🥵
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Chicago
🎫 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, Washington DC, 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: The Studebaker 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 Chicago!
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
4.8 /5
based on 734 reviews
- I loved the show. It was hilarious.
- I seen the show 2 years ago and was very happy to see it return to the Chicago area. Absolutely love it. Very fun and tastefully done.
- Such a good show. Funny and entertaining. So glad we went.
- Fantastic show
- Amazing experience!!!
- Great show! I'm a big star wars fan...and this was amazing. My wife who doesn't care to much for Star Wars, absolutely loved the show! It's hands down one of the best performances going! Highly recommend!
- Beautiful cast, definitely go back again!
- Just the most incredibly great time! Absolutely exceeded all my expectations
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Studebaker Theater
The Studebaker Theater is a majestic theater situated on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, in the heart of the historic Fine Arts Building. The recently renovated 600-seat venue, with Art Nouveau architectu...