Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie Opera: A New Rock Opera
Update: 2025-11-23
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Billy Corgan, frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins, has unveiled an operatic version of their iconic album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. The production, featuring a full cast and orchestra, transforms classic songs into operatic pieces. Corgan himself performed as a featured vocalist, joined by opera singers and the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The project allows Corgan to revisit the album and honor both opera and rock traditions. The limited run in Chicago offers a unique experience for fans and new audiences.
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