Having traveled across the world with its steamy blend of Boba Fett and booty, burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back finally landed in America’s Finest City last year. After an incredible run, the show has brought its stunning sets, costumes, and performers BACK to San Diego, and the show is now open at 1944 Commercial St. It closes on April 6, so get your tickets soon and don’t miss out!
The Empire Strips Back originated in Sydney, Australia in 2011. Some shows take a while to draw a crowd, but this one was an instant hit. The production has only grown in popularity as it’s toured across the world, with the sets, costumes, and routines getting better every year.
The wardrobe and props in The Empire Strips Back are what really make this production stand out. Whether it’s a speeder in a “sexy car wash” number or Leia’s metal bikini in the iconic Jabba the Hutt scene, everything has been lovingly created to look like it came straight out of the latest Star Wars blockbuster.
The Empire Strips Back has been getting rave reviews, with AisleSeatReivew saying it was “The most fun you’ll have in a theater all summer long.” And Ariana Bindman of SFGate described the show as “One of the most memorable and impressive live performances [she’d] ever seen.”
The Empire Strips Back is open at 1944 Commercial St. for just a few more performances. Tickets for the front rows go fast, so get yours soon to see the hottest show in this (or any other) galaxy up close!
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - San Diego