Star Wars gets steamy with parody burlesque show The Empire Strips Back, returning to San Diego at the Adams Avenue Theater in February 2025. The sexy aliens, jaw-dropping Jedis, and sultry Sith will be in town once more, so don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind production and join the waitlist today!
The Empire Strips Back started in a galaxy far, far away (Australia). It was first performed in Sydney in 2011 and was an instant hit. As it’s toured across the world, word-of-mouth from a passionate fanbase has helped the show get better each year.
This sultry show may take place in the Star Wars universe, but don’t think it’s for fans only! The silly skits, bombastic stagecraft, and masterful dancing can be appreciated by all.
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.
At every stop of its tour, The Empire Strips Back has been getting rave reviews. Broadway World praised the show for “Skillfully melding elements of traditional striptease with a knowledge and deep affection of the Star Wars franchise.”
Ariana Bindman of SFGate described the San Francisco show as “One of the most memorable and impressive live performances [she’d] ever seen.” Comedian Gabriel Iglesias even enjoyed himself at one of the LA performances.
The Empire Strips Back returning to San Diego soon at the Adams Avenue Theater in February 2025. The production was such a hit last year that tickets are expected to go fast, so get yours early by signing up for the waitlist today!
