Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced that Madame ZuZu’s Teahouse will be closing on March 18th. ZuZu’s will continue with an online store, and Corgan hopes to find a new location.
“So, a little announcement. Zuzu’s Teahouse 1.0 will be closing it’s doors March 18th, as we are forced to move for various reasons which involve tenancy, but certainly nothing to do with the strength of the business (which thanks to all our great customers has been robust and steady). So for now our focus moves to madamezuzus.com and the online store, and when I’m home next around my birthday (March 17th) I will be looking at even more spaces. Unfortunately, Highland Park doesn’t have a lot of ideal spots at this time, which is part of the holdup.
So again, thanks again to all our patrons. You have my gratitude for your support. And come party with us on the 18th as we say goodbye. There will be free tea that day for everyone who comes by, and special last-day sales. (And as far as @madamezuzus 2.0 goes, we hope to open a new location very soon, remaining in Highland Park if possible).”
Corgan has frequently performed at Madame ZuZu’s Teahouse in the 2010’s, including an 8-hour Siddhartha performance in March 2014.
