Having traveled across the world with its steamy blend of Boba Fett and booty, burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back is finally bringing its stunning sets, costumes, and performers back to San Francisco.
Whether you caught its last San Francisco run or haven’t seen it yet, this spaced-out spectacle is one you don’t want to miss. It opens at the Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St) on May 22, so get your tickets here!
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 returning to San Francisco on May 22 at the Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St). 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