The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

  • Address:

    705 W. University Ave.

    Stillwater, OK 74074

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Overview

Discover world-class entertainment at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This 77,583-square-foot facility at Oklahoma State University is a cultural gem, hosting a wide array of performances, including renowned artists, nationally touring theatrical productions, and major concerts. The center also enhances the university's music and theatre programs, offering a dynamic venue for opera, orchestra, and student performances.


Featuring an 1,100-seat multipurpose theatre, a 217-seat recital hall and a 1,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, The McKnight Center accommodates an impressive range of events, from concerts and theatrical performances to lectures and more. Since its opening, it has welcomed diverse talents, from Scotty McCreery and Vince Gill to Yo-Yo Ma and Buddy Guy, and hosted performances by prestigious ensembles like the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Audiences also enjoy captivating off-Broadway productions, including hits like "Pretty Woman – The Musical," "The Book of Mormon," and "Legally Blonde – The Musical."


The 2024-2025 season promises to captivate audiences with an exceptional lineup:


September 13: Idina Menzel
September 20: Grace Potter
September 24: Formosa Quartet
October 4: Time for Three
October 12: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
October 22: Claire Chase
November 6-7: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
November 15: Esperanza Spalding
November 19: Craig Taborn
November 22: An Evening with Vince Gill
December 5: Kings ReJOYCE: Joyce DiDonato and Kings Return
January 23-24: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
February 8: Martha Graham Dance Company
February 11: Jennifer Koh
February 14: An Evening with Renee Elise Goldsberry
February 22-23: Chicago The Musical
March 1: Chamber Music: Lavish Passion
March 4: Chamber Music: Musical Magic
April 1: Yarn/Wire
April 11: Yefim Bronfman
April 15-16: Mean Girls


With a vibrant lineup featuring both musical icons and innovative ensembles, The McKnight Center continues to be a premier destination for extraordinary cultural experiences in Stillwater.


Find tickets on the McKnight Center website.


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Events

An Evening with Idina Menzel Performing Live

Grace Potter Performing Live

Formosa Quartet Performing Live

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Smitten with Britian

Time for Three Performing Live

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Halloween Comes Early

Claire Chase Performing Live

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

Esperanza Spalding Performing Live

Craig Taborn Performing Live

An Evening with Vince Gill Performing Live

Kings ReJoyce: Joyce Didonato & Kings Return Performing Live

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Let It Snow

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performing Live

Martha Graham Dance Company Performing Live

Jennifer Koh Performing Live

An Evening with Renee Elise Goldsberry Performing Live

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Inspiring Beethoven

Chicago The Musical Live

Chamber Music: Lavish Passion Performing Live

Chamber Music: "Musical Magic"

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Concerts of Soloists

Yarn/Wire Performing Live

Yefim Bronfman Performing Live

OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO):

"Mean Girls" Performed Live

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