Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
"The Hett" is Southern Illinois' premier performing arts venue, presenting world class dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from St. Louis.
The Music of Lewis & Clark
Thursday, October 16 // 10:00 a.m.
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey from St. Louis, up to the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains, and all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
FRIENDS: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
Brass Transit
Saturday, October 25 // 7:30 p.m.
Brass Transit was formed in 2008 and brought together eight of the most talented and accomplished award-winning musicians. Their sole purpose was to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest ad most successful pop/rock groups of all time – Chicago.
Since then, the group has toured North America dazzling audiences with their flawless performances and spectacular attention to every detail of the Chicago songbook. Hits like “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “You’re the Inspiration” have left crowds in awe and on their feet more than once during a show. Brass Transit goes far beyond just imitating the songs – they embody the music. Brass Transit will bring you back to the most memorable times of your life.
FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth
Generously sponsored by Lynn Cornell, Gerald Cornell '74, and Sharon Cornell.
McKendree Theatre Presents:
Ghosts in the Machine
Friday, November 7 // 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 // 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 // 2:30 p.m.
It begins after lunch on Melissa’s phone. Someone she doesn’t know is texting her
looking for a drug hook-up. Soon, eight very different high-school kids are getting
bizarre texts from numbers they don’t recognize—budding romances, bitter rivalries,
even violent threats. What’s going on? And what if it’s not people connecting with
other people via their phones ... but phones trying to connect with other phones via
their people? A digital mystery for the mind and heart of the savvy texter.
FRIENDS: $5.00 Adult / $5.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $5.00 Adult / $5.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
Jenny Tolman
Saturday, November 22 // 7:30 p.m.
Sweet yet sassy, vintage yet fresh, an old soul with a new vision and some incredible
comedic timing, country music songstress Jenny Tolman is the breath of fresh air that
the genre needs now. Having woven the incredible storyline of her life into her music
thus far, Tolman has found a way to create albums that tie up all that life has handed
her – both the good, the bad, and the downright tragic – and makes it sound beautiful.
On her new album Married in a Honky Tonk, Tolman brings a kaleidoscope of stories
and emotions to the country music table with the swagger of a certified superstar.
FRIENDS: $28.00 Adult / $24.00 Senior / $14.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $35.00 Adult / $30.00 Senior / $17.50 Youth
