The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
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.
Find more things to do in Stillwater, explore our live music offerings or browse our lodging and dining options to round out your visit!
Events
An Evening with Idina Menzel Performing Live
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- Arrive early at 5 p.m. for a pre-concert reception. This event includes complimentary...
Grace Potter Performing Live
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- Grace Potter is a gifted, three-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, vocalist, and...
Formosa Quartet Performing Live
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- Public on-sale August 5, 12PM For two decades and counting, the Formosa Quartet has...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Opening Season with "Happy Birthday, Anton Bruckner!
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- The OSU Symphony Orchestra will Open it's 2024-2025 season with "Happy Birthday,...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Smitten with Britian
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- The OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO) will perform Vaughan Williams, Three Preludes,...
Time for Three Performing Live
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- Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with their genre-bending excellence. Spanning...
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
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- 405-744-9999
- A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Halloween Comes Early
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- Stillwater High School will be side-by-side with the OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSA)!...
Claire Chase Performing Live
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- Recently described by The New York Times as “the North Star of her instrument’s...
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
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- An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is...
Esperanza Spalding Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Esperanza spalding (a.k.a. irma nejando) is an eaabibacliitoti* artist, trained and...
Craig Taborn Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Craig Taborn has been performing piano and electronic music in the jazz,...
An Evening with Vince Gill Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his...
Kings ReJoyce: Joyce Didonato & Kings Return Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- This holiday season, gather your friends and family for an extraordinary musical...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Let It Snow
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- 405-744-9999
- OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO) will perform Lovrien, Minor Alterations: Christmas...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- The Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to The McKnight Center for its second...
Martha Graham Dance Company Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Dr. Thomas Lanners hosts half-hour conversations with our distinguished guest artists...
Jennifer Koh Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Jennifer Koh is recognized for her intense, commanding performances, delivered with...
An Evening with Renee Elise Goldsberry Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Renée Elise Goldsberry is a Tony Award- and GRAMMY® Award-winning actress and singer...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Inspiring Beethoven
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- The OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO) will perform Markowski, Joyride, and Beethoven,...
Chicago The Musical Live
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- 405-744-9999
- CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a...
Chamber Music: Lavish Passion Performing Live
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- The McKnight Center's annual Chamber Music residency is known for wowing audiences...
Chamber Music: "Musical Magic"
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- The McKnight Center's annual Chamber Music residency is known for wowing audiences...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO): Concerts of Soloists
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- 405-744-9999
- The OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO) Concert of Soloists will be an evening of music...
Yarn/Wire Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Since its formation in 2005, the ensemble has garnered widespread acclaim for its...
Yefim Bronfman Performing Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists,...
OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO):
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- 405-744-9999
- OSU Symphony Orchestra (OSUSO) will perform overtures, arias, ensembles, and choruses...
"Mean Girls" Performed Live
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- 405-744-9999
- Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina...