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

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 teaming with the Lyric Opera to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ epic double LP “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” for a week of performances in late November.

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.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025-26 season will include five productions that first appeared elsewhere and one revival, all picked by the previous general director, Anthony Freud.

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.

Billy Corgan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with concerts at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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.