Billy Corgan, Mellon Collie and lyric opera of Chicago

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 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.
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,
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.
Gene Hackman movie, concerts, more: 7 events added to Opera & Humanities Festival
The upcoming festival, which takes place at Severance Music Center and other Cleveland locations, explores the theme of ...
Minnesota Opera’s 2025-2026 season features two classics, a world premiere and a rare concert presentation of Puccini
Two classic operas, a world premiere and a concert presentation of one of Puccini’s early works make up the newly announced ...
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Northern Light Opera Company to hold auditions for 'Once Upon a Mattress'
The Northern Light Opera Company of Park Rapids will hold auditions for its upcoming production of "Once Upon a Mattress" ...
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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.
The Hungarian Opera refused to cancel Netrebko's concert at the call of Kiev
The Ambassador of Ukraine in Budapest Fedor Sandor demanded to cancel the performance of the Russian opera singer Anna ...
Lyric Opera's 2025-2026 season includes "Madama Butterfly," Smashing Pumpkins tribute
As winter turns to spring, Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly' comes to the Lyric Opera stage from March 14 to April 12, 2026. Cio-Cio-San, or Madama Butterfly, is a geisha in love with Navy Lt. B.F.
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Chicago Opera Theater Will Perform Concert Premiere of REMEDIOS VARIOS PARA LAS AFLICCIONES DEL CUERPO Y EL ESPIRITU
Chicago Opera Theater will continue its 2024-25 season with the concert premiere of the sixth full-length opera produced ...