The show which mixes comedy, film tribute, music and stripteases, will run from Oct. 10- Dec. 1.
Darth Vader takes center stage in “The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody,” which will run at The Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood from Oct. 10- Dec.1. ” franchise has released over 20 films and series in the last 45 years, one comedic outlier is coming to a galaxy not so far away. “The Empire Strips Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Parody” is returning to Los Angeles at The Montalbán Theatre from Oct. 10 through Dec. 1.
The 18-and-over parody show runs about two hours with a 15-minute intermission and spoofs beloved characters from the original trilogy through risqué and polished dance choreography. The show is open to Star Wars fans or people just looking for a night of laughs. While the show boasts a Star Wars first philosophy, guests don’t necessarily have to be die-hard fans to enjoy the spectacle.
There is also an element of gender swapping by actors and actresses that adds a layer of variety to the traditional aspects of the show’s lore. The show’s Darth Vader, Boba Fett, C-3PO and Skywalker are all played by female actresses., he said he’s also done burlesque-themed shows based on “Game of Thrones” and “The Wizard of Oz,” but that “Star Wars” works best for parody.
“To make it a good show, it has to be well-known and with burlesque, if you take away all the sexiness, it’s still about parody, and to sell the punchline you need a good setup,” Beatie said in the interview. “‘Star Wars’ is so ingrained in popular culture that even if you don’t like ‘Star Wars,’ you still know ‘Star Wars.
Because the show is a parody and within the boundaries of satire, it is protected under the First Amendment’s free speech rights, and it has avoided any lawsuits since it first began touring.
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