After closing the doors of the famous Parisian cabaret Chez Michou On July 1, 2024, Gad Elmaleh was chosen by the courts to buy the business of the festive hotspot of Montmartre. After 68 years of shows by transformist artists, what will become of the establishment?
On July 1, 2024, the Michou cabaret announced the closure of its doors for financial reasons and the news saddened Internet users on Instagram. “A liquidator will be appointed from July 16, 2024, with the mission of finding a buyer for our establishment“, we could read on the social network of the legendary Parisian party place. Tuesday October 8, we finally know the name of the person who will take over the business… and it is a famous French comedian. According to the judgment consulted by l’AFP, Gad Elmaleh was chosen by the courts to buy the cabaret’s business Chez Michou, reported by several media outlets.
“A place of comedy and humor” : what will become Chez Michouafter the takeover by Gad Elmaleh?
Gad Elmaleh is preparing to take charge of an iconic Parisian venue. Chez Michou was one of the most popular cabarets in the capital, cradle of shows by transformist artists accompanying a colorful dinner, until its doors closed on July 1. The cover by the French comedian makes sense: Gad Elmaleh had lent his features to the famous character Chouchou, a drag queen performing in a cabaret in Clichy. In 2004, his role earned him a nomination in the best actor category at the César Awards. According to the actor’s communications department, relayed by The Parisian, Gad Elmaleh “will make it a place of comedy and humor, while keeping the soul of the place“, specifying that he did not buy the brand Chez Michou.
“Fallen into good hands as Michou would have liked” : Michou’s niece reacts to the takeover of the cabaret
The famous establishment located in Montmartre had been in deficit for three years, after the death of its founder, Michou, at the age of 88 on January 26, 2020. Founded in 1956, the cabaret closed its doors before celebrating its 68th anniversary and the 23 employees were laid off before the start of summer 2024. The Parisian high place had nevertheless fought to survive the death of its owner, his niece , Catherine Jacquart, had taken over the reins and wanted to preserve the essence of the establishment and the Michou Spirit. She also reacted to the announcement of the takeover by the 53-year-old actor: “Gad Elmaleh will continue to bring life to 80 rue des Martyrs, which has fallen into good hands, as Michou would have liked. We would have been unfortunate if the place became anything other than a cabaret. It will no longer be called Chez Michou, but Gad will make it a very beautiful place. It’s a very good thing to turn the page, by taking a turn.“, relayed The Parisian.
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