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
Hugh Jackman Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Hugh Jackman has wowed audiences on Broadway stages and in Hollywood blockbusters....
An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara at The McKnight Center
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- Enjoy a night with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara inspired by the 1962 CBS special...
Ashley McBryde Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde is known for her raw, honest country...
United States Marine Band Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- The Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical...
Hocus Pocus at The McKnight Center
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- I put a spell on you, and now you're mine! This Halloween, round up the whole family...
The Seoul Chamber Orchestra Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) has been a leading cultural institution in...
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Beloved conductor Jaap van Zweden returns to The McKnight Center, this time for two...
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Founded in 1988, the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra spans genres and...
Wicked 2: For Good at The McKnight Center
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- You will be changed. After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz,...
Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Jukebox With Adam Ben-David Live at The McKnight Center
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- A special performance featuring Mandy’s hand-picked collection of classic numbers,...
Hadestown Live at The McKnight Center
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- COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your...
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Marc-André Hamelin Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Renowned for their collaborative spirit, the GRAMMY-Award winning Orpheus Chamber...
The Music Man at The McKnight Center
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- There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by...
The Philadelphia Orchestra Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Experience the magic of The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Principal Guest...
Chris Thile Performing Live at The McKnight Center
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- Acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and...