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.
Cinderella Waltz
Friday, November 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 4 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 5 @ 2:30 p.m.
Theatre
Rosey Snow is trapped in a fairy tale world that is by turns funny and a little frightening, with her stepsisters Goneril and Regan, her demented stepmother, her lecherous father, a bewildered Prince, a fairy godmother who sings salty old sailor songs, a troll and a possibly homicidal village idiot. This play investigates the archetypal origins of the world's most popular fairy tale, contrasting the familiar and charming Perrault version with the darker, more ancient and disturbing tale recorded by the brothers Grimm. Grotesque farce and romantic fantasy blend in a fairy tale for adults.
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
FRIENDS: $5.00 Adult / $5.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $5.00 Adult / $5.00 Senior / $5.00 Youth
Music of Billy Joel and Elton John, feat. Michael Cavanaugh
Friday, November 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
Pop Rock
The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John features the greatest hits of these two rock
piano legends. Songs include Piano Man, Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Movin’ Out, I’m Still Standing, My Life, and many more.
Michael Cavanaugh stars in this production – in fact, he was handpicked by Billy Joel
to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, in which Michael received both Tony and Grammy nominations in the lead role. Billboard
calls him the “New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook.” Broadway World has
referred to Cavanaugh as “The New Piano Man” while Reuters has named Cavanaugh Entertainer of the Year.
FRIENDS: $44.00 Adult / $40.00 Senior / $16.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $55.00 Adult / $50.00 Senior / $20.00 Youth
Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!, feat. Clifton Truman Daniel
Friday, November 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
Historical Theater
Written by Samuel Gallu, Give ‘Em Hell, Harry! is a faithful and often humorous portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’s life and
presidency. It spans his childhood, his “political apprenticeship” as a judge in Jackson
County, Missouri, his years in the U.S. Senate and his momentous two terms as president.
Actor James Whitmore originated the role in 1975. Clifton Truman Daniel took up the
mantle in October 2017, marking the first time in history a U.S. president would be
portrayed onstage by a direct descendant – in this case, his oldest grandson.
FRIENDS: $28.00 Adult / $24.00 Senior / $12.00 Youth
PUBLIC: $35.00 Adult / $30.00 Senior / $15.00 Youth