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.
Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
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The music of Styx is diverse, melodic, intricate, and timeless. Join us and journey back through time with us as we perform some of the greatest hits of the 1970s and 1980s.
Grand Allusion recreates the music of Styx with exceptional instrumental performances and vibrant harmonies where we endeavor to remain true to the original recorded music while translating it into an exciting concert experience.
FRIENDS: $28.00 Adult / $24.00 Senior / $14.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $35.00 Adult / $30.00 Senior / $17.50 Youth
Barron Ryan
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Barron Ryan’s love for music has always been divided. The son of two musicians, he grew up in a house filled with the sounds of artists ranging from Mozart to Michael Jackson. So when it comes to his own performing, he’s not content drawing on just one influence. He combines them all into a musical adventure that’s vintage yet fresh, historical yet hip, classic yet cool.
Barron’s signature recital program features some of the greatest piano music ever made, including groovy classical works, renditions from great jazz pianists, pop tune arrangements, and an original sonata. Barron will weave a story with his music and words that's sure to leave your audience speechless.
FRIENDS: $28.00 Adult / $24.00 Senior / $14.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $35.00 Adult / $30.00 Senior / $17.50 Youth
Chicago Tap Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Tap Theatre is a young and vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take tap to the next level of creativity and innovation.
“A collision of unparalleled footwork, live music, and storytelling that dares the
rest of the tap world to elevate its game”
- Chicago Stage Standard
FRIENDS: $36.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $45.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.50 Youth
TAKE3
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Seamlessly merging hits from Elvis and the Beatles to Bach and Beethoven, TAKE3 lives at the intersection where pop, rock and classical fusion collide. Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3 is nothing short of exhilarating and has electrified audiences at venues and performing arts centers throughout the U.S.
Their unmistakable style and infectious joy in music making brings them to over 60
stops in the U.S. during the 23/24 season. TAKE3 was created by violinist/vocalist,
Lindsay Deutsch, Yanni's featured violin soloist, with whom she has toured throughout
most of the 7 continents. Ms. Deutsch has over 100,000 Instagram followers and can
be heard throughout Netflix’s popular show, "The Witcher" and the Hulu series "All
About Pam".
FRIENDS: $32.00 Adult / $28.00 Senior / $16.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $40.00 Adult / $35.00 Senior / $20.00 Youth