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 6 Points = Receive a small gift.
- Earn 10 Points = Be entered into a drawing for a Grand Prize at the end of the semester.
- Earn more than 10 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
spring 2025 eligible events
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.
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
Instrumental Showcase Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Monday, March 3, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Featuring The McKendree University Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Percussion Ensemble. More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
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".
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.
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.
Jazz combo and Vocal Jazz Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
Spirit of McKendree Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Tuesday, April 15, 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
Monday, April 21, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, & Percussion Ensemble Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
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.
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
6 p.m. Performance
Concert Choir & Chamber Choir Concert
McKendree University Department of Music
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7 p.m.
More information coming soon!
No tickets needed. Scan QR code in the lobby upon event completion.
