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

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.

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 ...

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 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.

The leadership of Lyric Opera of Chicago has received a transformational gift from longtime supporter and Vice Chair of its Board of Directors Penelope Steiner. Learn more.

The Smashing Pumpkins’ classic 1995 double-album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness is getting turned into an opera. Frontman Billy Corgan has announced his plans to celebrate the record’s ...

Billy Corgan (right) alongside John Mangum, general director, president and CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, speaks about his upcoming project “A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness” at ...

A few years back, the Smashing Pumpkins delivered their ornate and multi-chambered ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts. Now, bandleader Billy Corgan has revealed plans to formally hit opera crowds with a ...

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a run of huge hometown orchestral shows to mark the 30th anniversary of ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’. The band will take over the Lyric Opera ...