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Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 season includes ‘Madama Butterfly’ and Billy Corgan revisiting ‘Mellon Collie’
The Lyric Opera of Chicago laid out its 2026-26 season at a presentation at the Civic Opera House on Tuesday, the first season to be announced under the direction of John Mangum, Lyric’s newly
Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera team up for 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins' most successful album
Billy Corgan is teaming up with Lyric Opera of Chicago to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary. It's a prospect Corgan didn't really see coming.
Lyric Opera Announces a Smashing 2025-26 Season With Billy Corgan, Chicago Premieres and Hometown Favorites
Billy Corgan is teaming with the Lyric Opera to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ epic double LP “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” for a week of performances in late November.
Lyric Opera announces premieres, collaboration with Billy Corgan for 2025-26 season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025-26 season will include five productions that first appeared elsewhere and one revival, all picked by the previous general director, Anthony Freud.
Smashing Pumpkins' 'Night of Mellon Collie' anniversary celebration set for Lyric Opera's new season
Pumpkins' lead singer Billy Corgan will be joined by Lyric's orchestra, chorus and as a group of operatically trained soloists for a "musical-dramatic experience” based on music from the band's famed album “Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness.
Smashing Pumpkins' Corgan partners with the Lyric Opera of Chicago
It’s been 30 years since the breakthrough album the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness”. Now Chicago rocker Billy Corgan is marking the anniversary with a collaboration with the Lyric Opera.
Billy Corgan Plots 30th Anniversary ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ Opera Concerts
"I am excited for both fans of my music and traditional opera fans to hear some truly inspired work," says Corgan.
BILLY CORGAN Is Turning SMASHING PUMPKINS' Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness Into An Opera
Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan has teamed up with Lyric Opera of Chicago to turn Smashing Pumpkins' decade-defining double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness into a whole opera.
Billy Corgan is writing a Smashing Pumpkins opera based on ‘Mellon Collie’
The premiere this November at Chicago’s Lyric Opera will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sweeping album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Smashing Pumkpins to mark 30 years of “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” at Lyric Opera of Chicago
CHICAGO ( WGN) — Chicago native Billy Corgan will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ groundbreaking double album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” a record that has left an indelible mark on the world of music, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming 2025-26 season.
MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
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Iconic ‘90s rock album to be reimagined... as an opera
Smashing Pumpkins perform onstage at the Double Door, Chicago, Illinois, March 5, 1995. Pictured are, from left, D'Arcy ...