Student Rewards Program
Make sure you set up your account on our ticketing site!
STEP 1 : Visit https://mckendree.universitytickets.com/w/
STEP 2 : Log in using the student/faculty/staff option
How It Works:
1. Get Your Ticket - Log on to the Hett ticketing site to activate your account and secure your free student ticket for each show this semester.
2. Scan Your Ticket - At the theatre entrance, scan your ticket to check in for the event.
3. Earn Your Reward Point - After the performance, scan the QR code by the Box Office to check out and earn your point.
Rewards
- Earn 3 Points = Receive a small gift.
- Earn 6 Points = Be entered into a drawing for a Grand Prize at the end of the semester.
- Earn 7+ Points: Each additional point earns an extra entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
Program Rules
To successfully earn a point, students must:
1. Have their ticket scanned at the event entrance AND check-out at the Box Office. Points will not be awarded for incomplete scans.
2. Stay for the entire performance and observe proper theater etiquette, such as:
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- Arriving on time and remaining seated during the performance.
- Silencing phones and avoiding disruptive behavior.
- Showing respect to performers and fellow audience members.
Points will be added to your University Tickets account within 2–3 business days after the event.
Questions? Email Julia at jnhunt@mckendree.edu
fall 2025 eligible events
Neil Berg: 100 Years of Hollywood
Saturday, September 6 // 7:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand – an all-new show! Following the fantastic response to last
season’s 100 Years of Broadway, creator Neil Berg now brings Tinseltown to the Hett
for a memorable evening that audiences of all ages will enjoy. A cast of five of Broadway’s
finest talents will perform favorite songs from classic films and movie musicals including
Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, New York, New York, Goldfinger,
Titanic, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Moulin Rouge, Dreamgirls, and many more.
It's an evening of classic songs from the movies sung by five of the finest singers on Broadway, including stars of such hit Broadway musicals like Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, and Wonderful Town. You won’t want to miss it!
FRIENDS: $44.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $55.00 Adult / $50.00 Senior / $27.50 Youth
Generously sponsored by Sal Macaluso and Frank & Judy Wojcik '70.
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
Saturday, September 20 // 7:30 p.m.
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone.
This group is a family-owned and operated business that had its beginnings on the streets of New Orleans. On the advice of family patriarch Ellis Marsalis, the group created a concert format that breaks the usual barriers between genres and strives to create a connection between the audience and performers.
FRIENDS: $36.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $45.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.50 Youth
Lanter Lecture: Maxine Clark
Thursday, September 25 // 3:00 p.m.
Maxine Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, a teddy-bear themed retail-entertainment experience. In 2004, Build-A-Bear became a public company traded on the NYSE. Today, there are nearly 500 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide and over 250 million stuffed animals have been sold worldwide. In 2025, Maxine was inaugurated into the International Toy Hall of Fame and named by Chain Store age magazine as one of the 20 Most Influential Pioneers in Retail.
Maxine stepped down from her CEB – Chief Executive Bear – position in 2013 to start her next act: to help unleash the potential of women and minority entrepreneurs and to use her entrepreneurial skills to create platforms and places that give access to more St. Louis families. Her latest venture is the Delmar DivINe™ - the transformation of the historic St. Luke’s Hospital in the St. Louis West End, into a multi-use real estate development opened in late 2021.
Maxine is an emeritus member of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Board of Directors and a recent past member of Footlocker, Inc. Board of Directors. She is also an emeritus member of the Washington University Board of Trustees and an emeritus member and former chair of Goldfarb School of Nursing. She now serves on the boards of Arch Grants, PBS national, and Nine PBS boards. In 2017, Maxine was named to the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame, and in 2015 she was named Woman of the Year by the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation.
This event is sponsored by the university’s annual Wayne E. Lanter series, which invites influential business leaders and entrepreneurs to share their insight and strategies for success. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend the lecture in the Hett.
Admission is free, tickets are required.
Distinguished Speaker: Rudy Ruettiger
Tuesday, September 30 // 7:00 p.m.
From underdog to legend, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger’s story captured hearts worldwide. The inspiration behind the blockbuster film RUDY, he’s the first player ever carried off Notre Dame’s field on the shoulders of his teammates. Now an Emmy-winning speaker, Rudy shares his powerful message of perseverance and hope—“Never Quit. Yes, I Can.” Experience the real man behind the movie who continues to inspire audiences everywhere to dream big and defy the odds.
FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $12.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $15.00 Youth
FREE for McKendree University Students, Faculty, and Staff
Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular
Saturday, October 11 // 7:30 p.m.
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande bring you the blockbuster show “Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular.” We invite the audience to join us in a celebration of life with lively music and dance, beautiful costumes, and a virtual altar to those we have lost. This show, an homage to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, blends graceful traditional dance with vibrant storytelling that also tips a hat to the great Mexican singers of yesteryear such as Vicente Fernandez, Pedro Infante, Lucha Villa, and more.
“Eternamente” transcends mere spectacle it’s a portal into the heart of us all, where every twirl and note will become a tribute to the beauty of remembrance. Join this unforgettable fiesta, where tradition and spectacle converge, and the spirit of Día de los Muertos is celebrate “Eternamente.” Who knows – La Muerte herself may make an appearance!
FRIENDS: $36.00 Adult / $32.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $45.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $22.50 Youth
Generously sponsored by Anonymous Friends.
Concert Band & Concert Choir Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
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
Wind Ensemble & Chamber Choir Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
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.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
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.
McKendree Christmas
McKendree University Department of Music
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
