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.
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
Ryan & Ryan
Tuesday, December 2 // 7:30 p.m.
Join father-son piano duo, Ryan & Ryan, for a classical, calypso, and funky take on holiday music with their program “Merry & Bright: Songs of Christmas Cheer”. Donald and Barron will delight your audience with exciting two-piano renditions of traditional carol and modern songs. Attendees get to join in the music-making with a rousing sing-along, completing an experience that will leave them exhilarated and eager to more fully enjoy the spirit of the season.
FRIENDS: $36.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $45.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.50 Youth
Exclusively sponsored by George Obernagel '78.
United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
Sunday, December 7 // 4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 8 // 10:00 a.m. [ArtsEd]
Monday, December 8 // 7:00 p.m.
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A Hett holiday tradition! The talented musical ambassadors of Headquarters Air Mobility
Command at Scott Air Force Base return for three joyful, uplifting performances. The
45 enlisted musicians and vocalists of the Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band represent
the professionalism and excellence found throughout the U.S. Air Force. Their diverse
repertoire includes symphonic masterworks, traditional marches, modern compositions,
and jazz-inspired holiday music. Get your tickets early – these shows sell out fast!
Admission is free, tickets are required.
Important Information: Auditorium doors will open 45 minutes prior to showtime. Reserved tickets for this event expire at 15 minutes prior to showtime and ticket holders must arrive before then to be guaranteed their reserved seats. Once tickets expire, late-arriving ticket holders will be required to enter the standby line.
Note: At this time, the ongoing government shutdown has not impacted these performances.
Should there be any changes, we will share updates by email, on our website, and through
our social media channels.
