A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, making its world premiere at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, reinterprets The Smashing Pumpkins' iconic 1995 album through operatic arrangements. Under the direction of Katie Spelman, the production features Billy Corgan alongside an impressive cast of opera singers, including soprano Sydney Mancasola and mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, supported by a 57-piece orchestra led by conductor James Lowe. This collaboration seamlessly blends alternative rock with operatic grandeur, creating a powerful experience that resonates with the emotional depth of the original album. Performances run from November 24 to November 30.
Cast and Creative Team for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Cast
Edward Parks
Ensemble
Dominick Valdés Chenes
Ensemble
Zoie Reams
Ensemble
Sydney Mancasola
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jeff Ritchie
Show Art Designer
Chris Maravich
Lighting Designer
Pete Wiejaczka
Sound Designer
Greg Emetaz
Projection Designer
Michael Black
Chorus Director
Deb Song
Senior Director, Public Relations, Communications, and Content
Michael Solomon
Director of Media Relations
Alana Guggenheim
Public Relations Manager
Billy Corgan
Composer
James Lowe
Conductor
James Lowe
Orchestrator
Katie Spelman
Director
Gilles Mendel
Costume Designer
Chloé Mendel Corgan
Costume Designer
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