Having traveled across the world with its steamy blend of Boba Fett and booty, burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back has put on another great San Francisco run with its stunning sets, costumes, and performers.
Whether you’ve caught a show yet or haven’t, this spaced-out spectacle is one you don’t want to miss. It’s open now at the Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St) for just a few more performances, so get your tickets here and prepare for lightspeed!
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’s previous San Francisco run as “One of the most memorable and impressive live performances [she’d] ever seen.”
The Empire Strips Back has returned to San Francisco’s Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St) and the run is almost over. So get yours soon to see the hottest show in this (or any other) galaxy up close!