Dark Side Burlesque's Empire Strikes Backside: A Burlesque & Drag Tribute to Star Wars
Sunday, January 18 at 8:00 PM
Get ready for our annual Star Wars spectacular! Dark Side Burlesque brings you the nerdiest, most dazzling burlesque and drag in the galaxy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of intergalactic glamour, humor, and fierce performances inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters. Franky Bradley's...
Dark Side Burlesque's Empire Strikes Backside: A Burlesque & Drag Tribute to Star Wars
Dark Side Burlesque's Empire Strikes Backside: A Burlesque & Drag Tribute to Star Wars
Get ready for our annual Star Wars spectacular! Dark Side Burlesque brings you the nerdiest, most dazzling burlesque and drag in the galaxy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of intergalactic glamour, humor, and fierce performances inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters. Franky Bradley's Sunday, January 18 Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm 1320 Chancellor St, Philadelphia VIP ticket includes reserved seating at the front, specialty cocktail, and signed poster Featuring Performances by: Anja Keister – FIGRIN D’AN Chrissy Bunz & Ghula Mortisse – ANAKIN SKYWALKER & AHSOKA TANO Esmerelda May – BO-KATAN KRYZE Holly Ween – CAPTAIN PHASMA Jaeda – MON MOTHMA Mae Rose – REVA SEVANDER Margo Marz – HERA SYNDULA Maya Precious – MOTHER TALZIN Host: Selene Rose Kitten: Dizzy Marquee Door guardian: Liv Libertine DJ: The Amazing Brettzo Poster design by Violet Volatile Grab your tickets now and may the Force (and fabulousness) be with you!
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Get ready for our annual Star Wars spectacular! Dark Side Burlesque brings you the nerdiest, most dazzling burlesque and drag in the galaxy. Join us for an unforgettable evening of intergalactic glamour, humor, and fierce performances inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters. Franky Bradley's Sunday, January 18 Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm 1320 Chancellor St, Philadelphia VIP ticket includes reserved seating at the front, specialty cocktail, and signed poster Featuring Performances by: An...
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Dark Side Burlesque's Empire Strikes Backside: A Burlesque & Drag Tribute to Star Wars starts at 8:00 p.m.
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