# Galactic Burlesque Shows This Sultry Star Wars-Themed Show is Nerdy and Naughty By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burlesque-show References: [chiclaunches](http://chiclaunches.com/star-wars-burlesque-cosplay/) & [hotpenguin.net](http://hotpenguin.net/this-is-the-burlesque-star-wars-parody-youre-looking-for/) L.A. based company Devil's Playground is celebrating its geeky followers with a [sci-fi-themed burlesque show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars). Featuring 13 stunning women, this new show focuses on a nerdy and naughty Star Wars theme. Officially known as 'Star Girls,' this burlesque show turns the fantasies of many [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) into a steamy reality. The cosplay cabaret includes performances by 13 entertainers each of which are dressed as sexy iterations of [classic characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi). Among the cosplay-clad dancers, this show also features ballerinas, choreographers, rollerskating pole dancers, award-winning pole champions and more. With 'Star Girls' gaining increasing momentum, Devil's Playground has already begun working on its next Star Wars-themed burlesque show, 'Star Girls Vol.2: The Force is a Shakin’' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Burlesque Shows:** The rising popularity of sci-fi themed burlesque shows presents an opportunity for performers and event organizers to capitalize on the intersection of geek culture and entertainment. - **Cosplay Entertainment:** The incorporation of cosplay into entertainment shows opens up new avenues for performers and producers to create immersive and visually stunning experiences for audiences. - **Nerdy Performance Arts:** The combination of nerdy themes and performance arts allows for unique and boundary-pushing productions that cater to niche audiences craving unconventional entertainment experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** The demand for sci-fi burlesque shows presents an opportunity for event planners to organize themed performances and attract a dedicated fan base. - **Cosplay Fashion:** The popularity of cosplay-themed entertainment shows creates a market for specialized fashion designers and retailers to cater to performers and enthusiasts in need of high-quality costumes. - **Performance Art Production:** The emergence of nerdy performance arts opens up a market for producers and directors to create innovative and captivating shows that blend various art forms to engage audiences in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-side-hot-sauce.md)