New York composer and conductor James Lowe worked closely with Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan to adapt the ...

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins is collaborating with the Lyric Opera of Chicago to recreate his 1995 double album ...

This month, Lyric Opera of Chicago is putting on a murderous operatic double feature of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and ...

Lyric Opera of Chicago has released new photos from the November 14 performance of Carmina Burana. The production is part of ...

John Mangum, who helped guide the Houston Symphony through the turmoil of the pandemic, will serve as the company’s next general director. By Javier C. Hernández Celebrated for his long tenure with ...

Two 90-minute operas with the same directors give some one-hit wonders a grand if occasionally formal double bill.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Navy Pier announced Tuesday that the Chicago performing arts community will come together for a special two-day event later this month. Chicago Live Again will be a free event taking ...

Smashing Pumpkins’ own Billy Corgan joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his new solo tour with newly formed band The Machines of God, upcoming concerts overseas, his upcoming collaboration this ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra musicians went on strike Tuesday to protest cuts after they have not been able to negotiate a new contract. The musicians, represented by the Chicago ...