What does it cost to see the new ‘The Empire Strips Back’ live in NYC?
The Force has officially awakened.
If you’re a Star Wars” fan that’s seen the trio of the franchise’s trilogies too many times to count, we’ve got just what you’re looking for.
Running indefinitely at the Lower East Side’s Orpheum Theatre — which formerly housed “Stomp” — is “The Empire Strips Back,” a “Star Wars”-themed burlesque show.
At all 90-minute performances, audiences are treated to scantily-clad, gyrating Princess Leia, stormtroopers, C-3PO, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and many more characters reimagining the popular sci-fi series for a late-night crowd.
“I had a disconcerting suspicion that the taboo dreams of many of those around me were finally coming true,” wrote New York Post critic Johnny Oleksinski in his review of the titillating evening.
And if this sounds like the “Star Wars” show for you, we’re happy to report that you can grab tickets for “The Empire Strips Back” literally right now.
While most performances start at $55 before fees on Vivid Seats, we did find some tickets going for as low as $44 before fees.
Want to see all your favorite “Star Wars” icons like you never have before?
Keep reading.
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about “The Empire Strips Back” below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
“The Empire Strips Back” 2023 schedule
As of right now, it appears that “The Empire Strips Back” has eight shows a week running Wednesdays through Sunday.
Our records show Wednesday and Thursday shows start at 7:30 p.m.
On Fridays, “The Empire Strips Back” begins at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
The Saturday crowd can catch 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. showings.
Finally, a 4 p.m. matinee is the only show on Sundays.
Want to find the date and time that makes the most sense for you?
Check out “The Empire Strip Back’s” complete calendar including dates, start times and links to buy tickets here.
All shows are ages 18 and up; “The Empire Strips Back” runs 90 minutes without intermission.
“The Empire Strips Back” video
If you’re still curious what exactly an “Empire Strips Back” show is like, we recommend checking out the sultry show’s YouTube page.
The four-minute video below, starring a female Luke cleaning her landspeeder, should give you a good idea:
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