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.

"I am excited for both fans of my music and traditional opera fans to hear some truly inspired work," says Corgan.

Smashing Pumpkins' iconic third album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness turns 30 this year, and the band is celebrating in a big way. On Tuesday (March 11), bandleader Billy Corgan announced a run of orchestral shows in their hometown of Chicago.