Smashing Pumpkins, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Billy Corgan

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.
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.
Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera team up for 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins' most successful album
The Smashing Pumpkins released Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and catapulted The Smashing Pumpkins into international success. Now, frontman Billy Corgan is teaming up with Lyric Opera of Chicago to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary.
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.
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.
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.
Smashing Pumpkins bringing 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' to the opera in Chicago
You’ll hear Billy Corgan and special guest artists along with the epic sound of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra and Chorus in a completely new, sonic and visual experience,” the description says.
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
Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
Smashing Pumpkins mainman Billy Corgan is taking his band's classic album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to the opera in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The Lyric Opera in the band's hometown of Chicago,
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Billy Corgan thinks Smashing Pumpkins are "one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock 'n' roll"
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman has talked about the perception of his band and how he approached fame in the 90s.
Billy Corgan Not Joking About Possibly Being Bill Burr's Half Brother
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Billy Corgan Says Friend Asked Him to Get a DNA Test After Awkward Bill Burr Interview: 'It's Not a Bit' (Exclusive)
Billy Corgan, whose new podcast 'The Magnificent Others' premiered last month, admits that talk of him possibly being related ...
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Smashing Pumpkins have a wonderful anniversary surprise
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' the Smashing Pumpkins are doing something ...