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.
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Events
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performing Live
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- The Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to The McKnight Center for its second...
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...
Las Vegas magician Jen Kramer
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- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University (OSU)...
Martha Graham Dance Company Performing Live
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- 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...
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...
Priscilla Block Live
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- Country artist Priscilla Block draws listeners in with her unfiltered, relatable...
Yarn/Wire Performing Live
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- Since its formation in 2005, the ensemble has garnered widespread acclaim for its...
Yefim Bronfman Performing Live
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists,...
"Mean Girls" Performed Live
- The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
- 405-744-9999
- Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina...