Lyric Opera, Billy Corgan and Mellon Collie

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 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.
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. Pinkerton — whom everyone else knows will break her heart and destroy her life.
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.
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.
Blind opera singer to perform at ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ gala
Mezzpo-soprano opera singer Laurie Rubin, who wrote the book “Do You Dream in Color?" shares her inspiring story ahead of a ...
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording while awaiting birth of twins
Davidsen Goes out with a Bang,” read the headline in Broadway World’s review of the Metropolitan Opera revival of Beethoven’s ...
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Opera Belles: A new generation of classical crossover stars
The Philippine Opera Company (POC), headed by its artistic director Karla Gutierrez, has officially launched the latest batch ...
L.A. Opera’s silly ‘Così fan Tutte’ saved by the singing
L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.
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Boston Lyric Opera's 'The Seasons' blends emotional and climate turmoil
The world premiere opera takes place in the near future where Earth's seasons are out of order. A group of artists retreats ...
Soap opera star Paul Danan's cause of death released
A cause of death for British soap opera star Paul Danan has been determined. The actor died in January from the combined ...
MN Opera's new season features rarities, world premieres, and 'Pagliacci'
The Minnesota Opera has unveiled plans for its 63rd season, which will feature classics, rarely performed work, and the ...
Soap opera star recalls stepping down from ‘inappropriate’ transgender role
The “Bold and the Beautiful” producers partnered with GLAAD to craft Maya’s story. Scott Turner Schofield later joined the ...