Lyric Opera, Mellon Collie and Madama Butterfly

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
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.
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.
Lyric Opera Announces a Smashing 2025-26 Season With Billy Corgan, Chicago Premieres and Hometown Favorites
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.
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.
Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera team up for 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins' most successful album
Billy Corgan is teaming up with Lyric Opera of Chicago to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary. It's a prospect Corgan didn't really see coming.
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Vulture and The Lyric Hyperion Launch Bi-Weekly Comedy Show, Guaranteed!
Guaranteed! will bring both established and up-and-coming comedians to the stage on the second and fourth Tuesday of every ...
Lyric Opera of Chicago will start to reflect John Mangum's production picks in 2026-27
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 current general ...
2025-26 season will mark a return to pre-pandemic days for Lyric Opera of Kansas City
For the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, the 2025-26 season finally will mark a full recovery from the pandemic. “This is the year ...
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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 ...
Watch: Lucy Dacus drops lyric video for new song 'Talk'
Singer Lucy Dacus released an official lyric video for "Talk," the fourth song to be unveiled from her upcoming album, ...
'Jason's Lyric' hitting the stage in Detroit
The stage adaptation of the 1994 movie, 'Jason's Lyric', will be playing in Detroit on March 6, 7, and 8 and the Music Hall.
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Berkshire Lyric to Present 'Genius on Broadway' Concerts
Berkshire Lyric will present its annual "Kick the Winter Blues" concerts on March 15th and 16th at 3:00 PM at the Lenox Town ...
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Berkshire Lyric welcomes spring with soul-soothing Broadway showstoppers
The chorus of adults, teens and children will perform musical theater showstoppers by Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz — including highlights from “Wicked” — March 15 and 16 ...