Current Events

 

2024-2025 Season

 

Celtic Christmas

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024   |  7:30 p.m.

SOLD OUT - click here to join the waitlist

For the past 28 years, with a world-class ensemble of musicians, dancers and singers from both sides of the Atlantic, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas has played to packed concert halls and to critical acclaim nationwide, recreating on stage the now-famous Rambling House; that remote cottage in the West of Ireland, where the neighbors gather every year for a communal night before Christmas.

There, the rafters ring with fiery traditional music, Irish Christmas carols, riveting traditional dance and, of course, stories of life in the remote parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Tomáseen’s birthplace. The show invites its audience to come into that cottage, into that world, into that era, with us, and be our neighbors for the night.

FRIENDS: $32.00 Adult / $28.00 Senior / $18.00 Youth

PUBLIC: $40.00 Adult / $35.00 Senior / $20.00 Youth

 

    

 

 

 

United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Concert Band

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024  |  10 a.m. (Arts Education Series) - SOLD OUT

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024  |  7 p.m. - SOLD OUT, click here to join the waitlist

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024  |  1 p.m. - SOLD OUT, click here to join the waitlist

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024  |  7 p.m. - SOLD OUT, click here to join the waitlist

 

This diverse, 45-piece ensemble’s repertoire ranges from symphonic band masterworks to traditional marches, modern compositions, pop, and jazz.

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 FOR FRIENDS & THE PUBLIC. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.

Important Information: The auditorium doors will open 45 minutes prior to showtime. Reserved tickets for this event expire 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.

 

   

 

 

 

Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx

Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINING , click here to join the waitlist

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

 

   

 

 

 

McKendree Theatre: She Kills Monsters

Friday, April 4, 2025 |  7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, 2025  |  7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 6, 2025  |  2:30 p.m.

Agnes Evans is cleaning out her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage little sister, Tilly. When she finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

 

 

ADMISSION IS $5. FREE for McKendree students, facutly, and staff.

 

  

 

 

 

Distinguished Speaker Series: Leah Wietholter

Tuesday, April 8, 2025  |  7 p.m.

Leah is the CEO and founder of Workman Forensics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is a licensed private investigator in Oklahoma and a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Oklahoma and Utah. While working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Leah discovered an interest and talent for forensic accounting. After leaving the FBI, she served as a senior certified fraud examiner in a Tulsa public accounting firm before leaving to open Workman Forensics in 2010. With over 17 years of experience and more than 200 cases worked, Leah has honed her industry expertise to create the Data Sleuth® Process - a scalable, data-first approach to forensic accounting engagements and fraud investigations.   

 

FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $12.00 Youth

PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $15.00 Youth

 

   

 

 

 

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience

Friday, April 25, 2025  |  7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 2025  |  7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT - click here to join the waitlist

 

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band's most prolific period. Featuring one brilliant hit single after another, they offer the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees. By combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision, and stage presence, 7 Bridges has mastered the exact aura of an Eagles concert. This brilliant re-creation has garnered critical acclaim in performing arts center and theaters nationwide. The band always provides an all-ages family-friendly show weaved into a powerful rock concert experience.

FRIENDS: $48.00 Adult / $44.00 Senior / $24.00 Youth

PUBLIC: $60.00 Adult / $55.00 Senior / $30.00 Youth

 

   

 

 

 

Mermaid Theatre

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10 a.m. (ArtsEd) | 6 p.m.

Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid’s staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.

 

10 a.m. Performance

FRIENDS: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth

PUBLIC: $15.00 Adult / $15.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth

 

   

 

6 p.m. Performance

FRIENDS: $20.00 Adult / $16.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth

PUBLIC: $25.00 Adult / $20.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth