Atlantic City just landed one of the most talked-about live shows on the planet. This outrageously acclaimed Star Wars burlesque parody has sold over 500,000 tickets across three continents — and it becomes an instant smash-hit in every city it touches.
For Philadelphia, that means a galaxy-class night out sits just 60 minutes down the AC Expressway. Tickets are officially live and selling out fast — check their availability for this summer and secure your spot!
Why everyone is obsessed with this show
For the uninitiated: The Empire Strips Back is not a community theater skit or a convention floor sideshow. It’s a full-scale, professionally produced adult burlesque spectacular that reimagines the entire Star Wars universe through stunning choreography, obsessively accurate costumes, and enough wit to make even Darth Vader crack a smile.
Every iconic character from the franchise — reimagined, elevated, and given a wildly unexpected second act on stage. The show was built with genuine love for both the Star Wars saga and the craft of live burlesque performance, and that sincerity comes through in every scene.
The Empire Strips Back reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Tastefully sexy, great music, amazing choreography. I definitely felt the force. Was a pleasant mix of theater, dance and showmanship.” — Reagan F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Totally fun experience! I was amazed at the performers. Costumes are spot on. Great date night.” — C White
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great pacing and attention to detail, love the balance of beauty, raunchiness and parody.” — Jakk Z.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OMG I’m ready to go back and see this again. So awesome. The performance was stupendous. Great job. Love Star Wars fan.” — David L.
The through-line across every review is hard to ignore: people leave wanting to go back. That’s not a coincidence — that’s what a show looks like when it genuinely delivers on its promise.
