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.
The USAF Band of Mid-America Holiday Concerts will be here before we know it!
It's time to get ready to get your tickets!
Tickets for Friends of the Hett will be available starting on Monday, November 2nd at noon.
Tickets for the general public will be available starting on Monday, November 9th at noon.
Tickets will be limited to 4 tickets per order online. For larger groups, please contact the Hett Box Office.
We strongly encourage you to log into your ticketing account now to ensure a smooth and stress-free purchasing experience when sales begin.
If you are a Friend of the Hett, try out our test event to make sure your account is good to go before the sale. If you can see the ticket options for this event, you're all set for November 2nd!
The 39 Steps
Presented by McKendree Theatre
Friday, November 6 // 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 // 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 // 2:30 p.m.
In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening (or afternoon) of pure pleasure!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $5.00
FREE for McKendree Students, Faculty, & Staff
The Hett’s 20th Anniversary Celebration:
Mississippi Moon
The Music of Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers
Saturday, November 14 // 7:00 p.m.
Mississippi Moon is keeping the spirit of classic rock alive as St. Louis’s only dedicated tribute to the legendary sounds of The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald. Delivering spot-on musicianship, soaring harmonies, and the unmistakable grooves fans know and love, the eight-piece band has quickly earned a reputation for unforgettable live performances throughout the region.
Made up of some of the most experienced and hard-working musicians in the St. Louis music scene, Mississippi Moon recreates the energy and authenticity of an era that defined American rock and soul. From the driving rhythms of “China Grove” and “Long Train Runnin’” to the smooth, soulful hits of Michael McDonald like “What a Fool Believes” and “Minute by Minute,” the band delivers a crowd-pleasing set packed with classics.
All Friends of the Hett are eligible to reserve up to two complimentary tickets to this event, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Advance reservations are required.
This special event is exclusively available to Friends of the Hett. To attend, become a Friend today.
Generously sponsored by President Dan Dobbins '81 & Mrs. Mickey Dobbins '81
Grand Ol' Christmas Show
Retro Christmas Radio Show
Tuesday, December 8 // 7:30 p.m.
Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a retro radio show bringing your all-time favorite Christmas classics and sketch comedy antics broadcasting live on Christmas Eve from 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio studios.
An original by The Grand Ol’ Production Company featuring Americana standout Blue Water Highway and a cast of the best artists and entertainers in Texas. Made for music and comedy lovers, from boomers to millennials, this tribute to American Christmas traditions cleverly and progressively blurs the lines between heartfelt nostalgia and contemporary pop-culture satire, an inspiring Holiday tradition that gets better every year.
FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth
Generously sponsored by Mr. George Obernagel '78 and Mr. Adam Sampson & Dr. Jean Sampson '83
