It’s the end of an era. The famous Parisian cabaret “Chez Michou” has closed its doors for good, citing financial reasons. A final performance was given on Sunday, July 2, 2024. Put away the feathers, rhinestones, electric blue boas and wild nights…
The end of the legendary Parisian cabaret Chez Michou
The mythical Parisian cabaret is a mecca for transformism “Chez Michou“has announced that it is closing its doors for good, after 68 years in business. For all those years, the smallest cabaret in Paris has been tinting Parisian nights blue, much to everyone’s delight. Decked out in feathers and their most extravagant finery, the transformist artists delivered their colorful imitations of Dalida, Sylvie Vartan and Edith Piaf. And despite the demise of Michou alias “Le Prince Bleu de Montmartre” in 2020, the eponymous cabaret “Chez Michou” struggled to survive. Although it lost its soul following the death of the most popular of night owls, the Parisian cabaret had retained its little “feathered trick”.
The cause? Financial difficulties since 2020
However, the cabaret encountered some difficulties following the pandemic. For Catherine Catty-Jacquart – Michou’s niece – strikes, demonstrations and other parking problems hadn’t helped matters. What’s more, the imminent opening of the Olympic Games had not generated the expected bookings this summer. And the bad news finally came. “Chez Michou finally closed its doors on Sunday June 30.
On the Butte, transformers no longer burn up the stage
But will there be a sequel to “Chez Michou”? Is there still hope? On social networks, the management of “Chez Michou” declared: “A liquidator will be appointed from July 16, 2024. While the liquidator will be tasked with finding a buyer for the cabaret, it will be up to the commercial court to decide whether or not “Chez Michou” should continue to operate. Does the Butte’s iconic dinner show have a chance of rising from the ashes? Answer on July 16!