Lyric Opera 2025-2026 Issue 7 - A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

15 | Lyric Opera of Chicago Three decades ago, The Smashing Pumpkins’ double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness , took Chicago and the music world by storm. Orchestral in sweep, sonically ambitious, and laden with alt-rock power, the recording seemed to exist simultaneously in its own time and beyond it. Listeners and critics alike elevated the work into a previously unseen stratosphere. This reimagined production marks that cultural moment and unveils further layers in the unforgettable landmark release. by Jaime Black COSMIC IMPACT