During my time in Vegas for a conference, I wanted to fill it with shows to keep me busy. This is an affordable show compared to many of the other shows out there. My only catch was, it's not walkable from the stripe, I had to taxi to the Rio. For some reason I thought it was at the NY hotel. Looks like it used to be there and moved to the Rio. The theater is located on the 2nd floor near Smash Burger. I didn't know that you can't bring bottles into the show? Doh! They were able to watch it, kind of. Lucky me and it was there after the show ended. Seats are nice. They are movable. Now onto the show. It's so much fun!!!! The crowd really got into it, and so did I. The songs pair well with the dances. Go in and have fun. This isn't a literal interpretations of the Star Wars, it's pure fun. There is a bar and snacks that you can purchase. Unfortunately right now I have invisalign and can't eat or drink anything without taking out the trays. Boo. There is a mini gift shop. I saw a couple of shirts that I wanted to buy, but chickened out. Have a blast and enjoy the show. read more

A MUST if you go to Vegas. This was the highlight of our Vegas trip. And it was the most inexpensive activity we did all weekend. The Empire Strips Back is a caberate parody on Star Wars; Star Wars fan or not, you'll have a freakin' great time. The music ranges from Biggie to Taylor Swift to all out 80s. Ladies are hot and talented; fun and sexy choreography. This show is located inside the NY Hotel; and there is a bar once you gain entry; there's also intermission (and restrooms). There's not a bad seat in the house, so you can spend a bit more to sit closer, but honestly, the cheap seats are great too. read more

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What surprised me most was how seriously the performers took their roles. The show is full satire, but the commitment from every actor made it even funnier, sexier, and way more entertaining than I expected. I attended with my boyfriend, and we couldn't stop laughing the entire time. We tried several of the themed cocktails (all solid and fun), soaked up the energy of the crowd, and had an absolute blast from start to finish. The whole experience felt playful, cheeky, and perfectly ridiculous in the best way. I attended as part of a Yelp Elite event, my first as an Elite member , and felt genuinely honored to be included. That said, the show absolutely stands on its own and is just a great night out. If you're a Star Wars fan, this is the show you're looking for. Cantina-level fun , grab a drink, and may the Force be with you. read more

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So fun!!!! I loved this show- it was unique and sexy and funny :) If you love strippers and Star Wars- this is perfection! read more

The Empire Strips Back - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Surprisingly fun Star Wars show. But they can't use Star Wars music except the main theme song. But the other music was great with the performances. Dancers were so much fun to look at and they did a great job! This show is on dark Monday which means not many shows are on Monday evenings. So this is a great choice of entertainment. They serve great selections of alcohol and very reasonably priced. Don't forget to check out their merch after the show! read more

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This is better than I expected. The costumes and sets are fire. The dancers amazing. Although the commedian host was throwing cheesy jokes like they were frisbees, his bits lightened the mood in between dancers. For the more conservative crowd, there is no actual nudity in this show, and it doesn't need it. Just watching Leia, c3po, r2, han, and jaba doing their thing was enough. We couldn't take photos inside but i posted a few from the lobby. read more

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I had been wanting to see this burlesque show ever since I heard about it several years ago when I was living in Southern California. I was super excited when I saw that it was right down the street at the Rio! Remember, this is a striptease, not a full-on nudie show. Very tastefully done. It's fun, funny, sexy and totally entertaining. All of the dancers are top notch and the show itself is well choreographed with great music. The host of the show, which was lando calrissian's cousin Eric, did a great job getting the audience hyped up for each of the individual scenes. I'm not going to give anything away, all I'm going to say is from the very first stacked till the end of the show is so well done, the costumes were on point, and the performances were top notch. It was really cool that they had a specialty cocktails for the show. And they are definitely high-powered. You will definitely want to knock back a few of those help loosen you up for the show! Bottom line? This is a great show, and one that is well we're seeing. You will have a great time. Bring a bunch of your friends cuz this thing is off chain, especially if you are a Star wars aficionado. read more

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Show was very fun and if you're a Star Wars fan, I recommend checking out. We did 2 cocktails that were strong and sweet. I got the mind trick and the hairy one. The mind trick was similar to an AMF drink and hairy one had a lot of coffee flavor. The show was great with amazing dancers and cool costumes. The music went along with the characters and it was all entertaining to watch. We enjoyed the Han Solo/chewie, slave Leia, and the Emperor Palpatine dance. They were all funny and great dancing. The theater wasn't too big and there was a balcony seating as well. The chairs were too close together and it was hard getting out of our seat. I was really glad there was a 15 minute intermission to use the restroom and grab another drink. The bar area was really cool with the Star Wars ship and decorations. read more

The Empire Strips Back - Entrance - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We had front row tickets to the show at 9:30 pm. The costumes were amazing and the entertainers were so great at dancing. The crowd got into the fun with a great DJ named Eric. Overall fun show with great puns and parodies of Star Wars. Would recommend to people visiting Vegas read more

The Empire Strips Back - Waiting line - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Nothing like celebrating the holidays in a galaxy far, far away. We went just before Christmas and had the best time. I am not even a big Star Wars fan yet I laughed from start to finish and loved all the unique characters and stroylines. The performers were talented and engaging. A wonderful night! read more

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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The bar was fast and bathroom was clean and elegant. The seating area is pretty cramped though so if you are sitting in the middle and need to go to the bathroom, good luck. Other than that, the show was fantastic. Dancers were talented and some of the sets were hilarious. The show is 2 hours long with a 15 min intermission. And no, the dancers don't get full on naked. It's more of a strip tease with fun costumes and talented dance moves. It's nicely done. read more

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I have seen this show advertised all summer. I was thinking it would be just okay but it was actually very sexy and funny. The production was great. They bring onto the stage pieces of the movie that I thought could not be replicated. I was very impressed with the production. The actors were very good too. Their sensual body moves and choreography keep me entertained. The host was fun too. He kept the audience hyped and excited for the next scene. The bar and lounge area was very nice and comfy to wait at until the show started. The bartenders was very nice and funny. Of course the drinks are expensive but tasty. Overall, a great show that I am recommending to all my friends. read more

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I bought a ticket to see this show when the started their pre-sale. The showroom, on the second floor of the Masquerade Tower at the Rio, is where the Chippendales used to perform. The doors open about 7 PM and there is seating. There is a bar and merch area opensyou can buy from. At 7:30, the house opens and the ushers, each with a light sabre, shows you your seat. The show started a few minutes after 8 PM. There's a man who introduces the show and each section of it. You are warned in the beginning that there is no photography allowed except when he announces it's OK for the last number of the evening. The show is very well planned and executed. The music, dancing, the ladies, the props, and the costumes--everything is done very well! Thee evening moves along quickly. At about an hour into the show, there is a 15 minute intermission. Time to visit the bar, buy some merch, or leave some of the bar you consumed in the restrooms. All of the Star Wars characters are represented during one or more of the numbers. I was a bit left behind sometimes. I was never a bad g fan except fir R2D2 and C3. Some I knew while others were new to me. My favorite numbers were Jabba, just before intermission, and the second number right after the second half began. I don't think I've been to a show here where the energy of the crowd was so high. A lot of laughter, applause, and enjoyment. The show ended just aboiut 10PM. With its location, it's easy to park in the garage for the Masquerade Tower. You walk in the door, and the theatre is right there. I wish them a long run at the Rio. They deserve if t, and you'll leave with a smile. read more

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This burlesque show is beyond campy and hillarious. The drinks at the bar are very strong. The seats are a bit cramped so be prepared to get to know your neighbor. There is not a single bad seat in the house. The intermission was just long enough to choose to get a second drink or go use the restroom. Any one visiting vegas who loves star wars i highly recommend this hilarious show. read more

The Empire Strips Back - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This show was more than I expected. The performance was great. It was sexy and funny. I had a great time. If you are Star Wars fan, you must see this!! read more

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Second time seeing this show and it delivered superbly! The venue is easy to get to at the Rio, the seats are comfortable and the performance was excellent. The theme is fun although I'm not a Star Wars fan but easy to follow and laugh at the parody. It was fun taking my friends to a show I knew they would like and would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a creative experience read more

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We were in Vegas for a long weekend and knew we needed to do at least one Vegas show. We had seen so many adds and knew we had to try this spot. We walked up almost at showtime, you can only buy tickets online OR at the box office. They're the same price at both so just do it on your phone. The people at the doors were so nice and hyped us up. The bar was good - lots of fun drinks. Overpriced and super sweet, but expected at a place like this. We indulged in one. For the show, we really expected some sort of storyline and...this isn't that. We were a little confused at first but once we realized and got into it, we didn't care. Each set was different and fun, and we never knew what to expect. The host was also really fun and interactive. The dancers were awesome - some formally trained that made it an art show mixed with stripping. Mostly tasteful, but some fun Vegas feel to it. If you want full on stripping, this isn't the show for you, but with my husband and friends, it was awesome. The energy was great in the crowd, we had a blast. I'm sure there are plenty of "better" shows in the city but for the theme and the acts, this was so fun and well worth the money. read more

Empire Strips Back is one of the newest addition to the Vegas strip shows.Located inside Rio Hotel the auditorium looks kinda old, seating was basically a bunch of steel chairs lined up together which wasn't comfortable at all! The show was decent with some funny & entertaining moments and they had a 30 minute interval for audiences to get snacks & drinks after about 45 minutes to the show which was a first for me in Vegas. read more

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Very cute. Liked the theme. They had an MC come out in between each performance to introduce the next performer. The seating is a little snug but nothing terrible by any means. They had cocktails and snacks available for purchase before the show. There was lots of crowd participation. The costumes and set design were a 10/10. The show is filled with lots of satire. The performers were exceptionally talented. read more

The Empire Strips Back - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wow, what a uniquely entertaining, classy and sexy, and intriguing show! We loved everything about this show from the music, dance, choreography, costumes and props. Lighting and sound were great, astage view was great, and the was crowd energetic. The venue is quaint and a good size, staff friendly and helpful, and parking easy and free. Overall, we had an amazing and fun time!! read more

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Great costumes! That may have been the best part of the show. The show had no real theme/plot it was following. Basically girls dancing in Star Wars costumes. The Carbonite Han and Bounty Hunter Leia were the best of the night. However the Boba Fett number was fantastic. Lots of laughs despite it not exactly being a parody storyline. The MC Eric/Lando was super fun. He showed up with all the jokes. It was good enough entertainment. Would definitely recommend it and would probably go back to see it just not at $100 a ticket... read more

This show was a blast be warned security will pat you down or want to at the beginning of the event. Most of the event is dim light. There are visual effects. Ladies are incredible at the dances and the songs you will laugh you will definitely be entertained and there's a part where you just might lose your mind because it's so much awesomeness to process. Highly recommend with your friends, even if they don't know Star Wars this burlesque show is definitely a must see. read more

what a great show! i never been into star wars however the show make me want to watch it! Host was amazing! Thank you Yelp for th experience! read more

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Really more Empire Twerks Back than Empire Strips Back. Sensual, but kinda tame for Vegas. You see more stuff downtown on Fremont St. Props and dancing were the highlights. Dancers and actors have solid dance experience and it shows. Decent for reasonable ticket prices for Star Wars fan. If not, not sure one would find it interesting. read more

A great burlesque show! If you are a Star Wars fan or even a Star Trek fan, this show is for you. Some nudity of course but it is mostly dancing to non Star Wars music. Costumes are fantastic and would make a nice new SW Movie for adults. Choreography was top notch. The music is very loud and the audience can increase the level. Well worth seeing and you will not regret it. read more

Was by far the best show I have seen in Vegas! It hit all the marks, funny, sexy, got the crowd involved. The costumes were great and the props even better, the dancers are super talented and kept you wanting more! Highly recommend going! They are very strict on no videotaping during the show until the last act which I appreciate because it was not spoiled ahead of showtime. The drinks at the bar were good, alittle expensive but it's Vegas. I would absolutely see the show again and again! read more

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A must see show in Vegas very entertaining and you don't need to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy the show. We had so much fun. Go see it if you get a chance. read more

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My friend and I are fans of Star Wars and neither of us had seen a strip show in quite some time. She got a discount on good seats, so we decided to see the show the night before our vacation ended. You go through a quick security checkpoint, scan tickets and get seated. They have small, but clean bathrooms. There is a seating area next to a fully stocked bar. I ordered a total of two cocktails and a shot. Prices of the drinks were comparable to other Vegas shows and tasted really yummy. As for the show itself, it's called a strip show. There wasn't as much actual stripping than what I recall from other strip shows, but i didn't care. The lighting, the music, the costumes and the dancing and acting were all fantastic and entertaining. The people were all beautiful and you could tell they all had prior dancing experience. The was an emcee that was hilarious and he reminds you to be respectful and not to take pictures or video until the last number of the show. It was great. I'd see it again and I highly recommend it for any Star Wars fan, or anyone who just wants to see a good and entertaining show while in Vegas. read more

If you like having someone up in your space and you can not move without touching someone. It felt like a heard of people in a very small are. Plus I feel like it was a mediocre performance. I have been to better shows for less money it was not worth what paid, did the VIP huge WASTE of my hard earned money. No photos read more

-Accessibility Issues- I am late-Deafened with cochlear implants. I enjoy hearing sound effects and what-not, but often can't understand speech or song lyrics and I'm not fluent in ASL. As a result, at shows like this I need live captions. I requested real-time captioning (CART) over 2 months in advance. They waited until the last minute to actually secure it (despite weekly followups) and then they didn't make sure it was properly setup and working. As a result, the remote captioner couldn't hear anything and there were basically no captions throughout the entire show. No song lyrics or song titles, and perhaps 10% of the dialogue was captured. Frustrated and disappointed that my partner and I each spent over $100 on tickets to a show, only to miss at least half of it. I emailed the team as soon as the show started asking for help and acknowledgement and got no response at that point. This isn't ADA-compliant. read more

Disappointing. We first saw this show in the summer and loved it. So when we got visitors from California we took them to see it. It was so disappointing.. They cut all the funny skits and we were just left with a boring MC and a series of repetitive strip tease numbers that were mostly tease and little strip. The old show had hilarious numbers involving Han Solo and the Wookie to a Backstreet Boys song and another fun skit with the Emperor and a Miley Cyrus song. All that was cut out of the show. I have no idea why they would cut the best parts of the show but we'll never go again. read more

Amazing choreography and excellent accompanying music. The costume design looks well tailored to the dancers and the routines are alluring and make you want to watch again. Only negative was when the MC Eric made an offhand racist Asian joke about "lightsabers" and tried to move along the show when he got rightfully boo'd for it. No mea culpa or anything, just tried to laugh it off. Kinda killed the momentum of the show for a bit before the next routine brought it back to life. Honestly, if it wasn't for that, this would be my highlight in Vegas. It still probably is, but it left a slight sour tinge to the experience. You can tell whoever designed the show had love for Star Wars and the dancers are well coordinated and beautiful. Definitely recommend going once and even twice. read more

Super fun show! The choreography is stylish and sexy. The show even incorporated an intermission to allow the audience to grab concessions and bathroom break. The drink prices are reasonable for Las Vegas. You don't have to be a Star Wars buff to enjoy this excellent burlesque show. read more

The show was ok. However, the way we were treated by the security members waiting to get in was terrible! They were rude, condescending, and incredibly unprofessional. Ruined our whole evening. Wouldn't recommend the show mostly due to that. Plenty of good shows in Vegas that treat customers well. Talked to the House Manager about it, and asked if we could have a valuable and sentimental item returned after the show that security had taken; she said she would check on it but we never saw her again. Very disappointed. Honestly feel like we were robbed by the hotel security staff. read more

First off, do not go to the main parking garage. This venue is alllll the way on the other side of the casino, past the Voodoo lounge and steak restaurant; by Smashburger (which the MC said try after the show but it was already closed, like most of the restaurants in the casino before midnight). We barely got there in time for the show. There are stairs for the venue, so I'm not sure anyone w mobility issues can see it. They do have bathrooms in the space, just gendered I think and they have a little store to by merch. Venue music was too loud. Burlesque survives on the performer hearing the audience. We were continually drowned out by the music so that we had to practically lose our voices to be heard and sound quality for all songs wasn't great. Bass was overblown for the Portishead number especially. The too loud music continued at intermission and made it easy for the bartender to not understand a request for just tonic water, my bf was directed to a can--which the bartender opened before my bf could see what it was and then told him that they don't accept CASH just card, so he didn't even know how much it was, was just told to tap to pay. He was sold an alcoholic drink that had tonic water in it--I'm sober and he doesn't drink really. But he had to drink this since we were both dry from shouting so much and it was paid for, besides him being frustrated by being sold something he didn't want. Yes we shouted and clapped and stomped our feet, but the dancers could probably only barely hear us, though they did their best to keep eye contact with those they could see. Were they great dancers? Welllll, they looked better dancing by themselves than with anyone. Sorry to say it looked like they all practiced the moves alone, so when they came together they were not in sync with each other. The Twins performance would have been amazing if they sync'd AND the music wasn't ruined. The best thing about the venue was the props. They looked right out of the movie sets overall. Worst? The MC Eric, he tried too hard to be a good MC and fell flat; felt like a tired script and crowd work wasn't great either. He even brought the current politics into his schtick--was not trying to hear anything of that when I came to forget about this Galaxy. He wasn't funny and begged for money from the audience since "we couldn't throw money at the dancers". I couldn't believe he said someone in the audience had seen this 4 times. I love Star Wars a decent amount for a GenXer, but there's no way it's good enough to spend over $130 for two tickets and see it more than once. There is no photography allowed until the end number which has no burlesque just props and costumes, and people still had to be told to not use their flashes. If you like Star Wars, and know nothing of burlesque and its history, you might find this ok. I was not expecting Dita VonTeese, but these dancers were not giving burlesque, and there were only 5-6 ladies doing multiple numbers and two men. Don't worry, the men don't show anything other than a bit of butt cheek briefly. Still managed to make pretty much all the men in the audience uncomfortable. read more

Probably through best show we have seen at least in a very long time We have seen dozens of big production shows and small budget. This easily beats some of the biggest budget shows. Its so much fun, the props are spot on and the dancing and music perfect read more

The show was amazing!! I have nothing bad to say about any of the performers A star lost for the host of the show. The host/emcee Lando/Eric was fun and engaging at times, but he put off a vibe of being very casual and "winging it," like he wasn't hosting trivia night at a local pub. It didn't seem to vibe with the highly prepared performers and performances. I would have liked to see the host get to "know" the audience a little more, not constantly refer to the audience as "Las Vegas," as most attendees are not locals. The audience interaction consisted of shout out favorite Star Wars thing, make Wookie sounds, I say this you say that sort of thing. Bottom line- less narcissism from the host making it all about him; more getting to know the audience. Other than that- highly recommended show. read more

Great date night for a local in NV if you enjoy Star Wars and beautiful performers. I have always enjoyed burlesque, so this was a nice twist to have added to the experience read more

10/10 AMAZING!! Every performance was on point and you can tell everyone loved their craft and did their research. Costumes were perfect! Stunning light work and all around a fun time! read more

So disappointing. It was not funny or clever, it had no storyline whatsoever so calling it a parody is a real stretch, and the "sexiness" consisted of seeing an occasional buttock. The dances were all very similar and were usually performed by only one person. My husband and I were bored and left at intermission to go home and watch Severance, which was vastly superior. read more