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 479-seat auditorium is located on the McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from St. Louis.
4NRS Journey
The Ultimate Foreigner & Journey Experience
Saturday, September 12 // 7:30 p.m.
4NRS Journey amazes audiences worldwide with their high-energy authentic reproduction to Rock and Roll’s iconic legends Foreigner and Journey. Mashing the music of these two Arena Best Selling acts packing a double punch for an incredible and memorable night!
Featuring legendary top hits and power ballads such as, “Feels Like the First Time”, “Hot Blooded”, “Separate Ways”, “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “Any Way You Want It”, and “Don’t Stop Believing” to name some of the amazing hits. Truly replicating these highly beloved songs is not an easy task. Frontman Keith Carmichael stuns audiences with his limitless vocal range, effortlessly recreating the iconic sounds of Foreigner and Journey. Foreigners Journey delivers a powerhouse performance for an unforgettable and magical experience!
FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth
Generously sponsored by Mr. Mike C. Leitner & Mrs. Karen Leitner
Distinguished Speaker Series: Shannon Voss
Survivor, Scholar, and Motivational Speaker
Thursday, September 17 // 7:00 p.m.
Shannon Voss shares an extraordinary story of resilience, recovery, and perseverance. After surviving a violent assault that left him with severe brain and heart injuries, paralysis, and the loss of speech, Shannon spent years rebuilding his life through rehabilitation and determination. Today, he communicates primarily through assistive technology and uses his experiences to inspire audiences nationwide. From graduating college with a 4.0 GPA to becoming a nationally recognized advocate for accessibility and AAC communication technology, Shannon’s presentation offers a powerful message about overcoming adversity, embracing possibility, and finding strength through life’s greatest challenges.
FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $12.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $15.00 Youth
FREE for McKendree Students, Faculty, & Staff
ABBA Mania
70's Rock Icon Retrospective
McKendree Homecoming Performance
Saturday, October 10 // 7:30 p.m.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ABBA Mania Canada brings all the hits you know and love to the stage in an unforgettable performance.
From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia”, “Waterloo” to “Take a Chance on Me”, this show captures the energy, style, and timeless sound of ABBA at their very best. It’s the closest thing to seeing ABBA live—and the perfect soundtrack for your Homecoming celebrations!
ABBA Mania Canada wants you experience how a LIVE concert would have felt all those years ago, bringing you the best in vocals, musicianship and musical arrangements. This show has been running since 1999 and is the longest running ABBA Tribute Concert in the World
FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth
Generously sponsored by Mrs. Lynn Cornell & the late Brig. General David Cornell, USAF, Ret., Mr. Gerald Cornell ’74 & Mrs. Sharon Cornell, and Mr. Frank Wojcik & Mrs. Judith Wojcik '70
The Music of Lewis & Clark
Thursday, October 15 // 10:00 a.m.
Following the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Recommended for K-8
Presented in partnership with The Sheldon Band.
$15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
