The Empire Strips Back Los Angeles: A Burlesque Parody - Los Angeles, California

C B.

Review of Tampa show - This show is just terrible. The costumes and props are decent, but that’s about it. If watching an amateur cheerleader walk around a droid in a bikini sounds like entertainment, then maybe this is for you.

There’s no light show, no story, no video screens—nothing. A comedian takes up about 40% of the show between acts, I felt sorry for him since he had to basically make up for the lack of talent in the acts and tell a few jokes to get people to forget the last garbage they just watched. They open the curtains, reveal a costume or prop, the audience “oohs and aahs” (though you’d see better at a comic convention), then some aimless stage movement follows.

The crowd reacts like they’ve never seen someone raise an arm before, hooting and hollering at the most basic gestures. Meanwhile, you’re stuck waiting for something—anything—of real talent to happen. Instead, they just walk off, and the comedian comes back.

A complete waste of time.

Anthony A.

What an awesome show! Definitely recommend this show to anyone who would love to see a parody of Star Wars with a spicy side. From the emcee (shout out to Charlie!) to the dancers the action never stopped. The dancers were just amazing and sexy! The imperial guard sequence was one of my faves but by a margin. I loved it all. The overall production was amazing as well.

Melissa P.

The burlesque was incredible with truly talented performers. However, the M.C. really ruined a lot of it for us. Not kidding, he came out after EVERY performance and it took us out of the show completely. It was like whiplash after every set!! I know it's a newer show, so maybe they're working out the kinks. It just started to feel as if we paid for a burlesque show and ended up with 60% of a mediocre stand up comedy routine. Every time the M.C. would come on stage, our entire row audibly reacted and murmured words of annoyance. We would JUST start to get into a grove with the performances and then the MC would pop on stage and completely change the energy. They have digital shorts which they run at the beginning of the show...those would have been much preferred transitions instead of the guy who probably got jokes from chat gpt.

Jazmyne C.

Such an amazing show. I saw it the first day they were here in Hollywood and it was amazing so I decided to come see it a second time and it was spectacular!!!! The acts were different, improved, longer, there were extra characters it was so amazing. Anyone who loves Star Wars would love this and anyone who loves burlesque would fall I love with Star Wars too. It was beyond expectations. I can’t wait for them to return to LA 😍

Robert N.

This was the funniest and sexiest show I have ever seen! The dancers were incredible. I plan to go again and my friends whom I brought are ready to invited their other friends, too. You must go see this show!

Miguel R.

It was an incredible experience. Amazing show. I would add 5 more stars easily. All performers were great.

Nicolette H.

I bought tickets to this show not knowing what to expect, but I was completely blown away. The dancing is exceptional, the show is both sexy and absolutely hilarious, and the set pieces and costumes look like they're straight from the movies. I had so much fun, I would go back in a heartbeat. I want to take all of my friends to this show! Definitely go if you get the chance! Even if you're not a Star Wars fan, there's so much to appreciate about this show.

Erwin B.

It was such an amazing show. I'd describe more but I would do it no justice. You just have to go and see it for yourself. I will say that even if you're not a Star Wars fan, you will be entertained laughing and cheering in your seat - men and women alike. The production value was also impressive.