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The McKnight Center announces its 2026-27 season lineup

The McKnight Center’s 2026–27 season features a wide range of performances—from acclaimed concert artists and orchestras to Broadway productions, jazz acts and holiday programming—highlighting diverse live entertainment in Stillwater.
The McKnight Center announces its 2026-27 season lineup
McKnight Center, New York Philharmonic announce partnership, residency

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

After christening the performance hall of The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts in October 2019, the New York Philharmonic has established a new three-year residency partnership that will see the renowned orchestra return to Stillwater on a

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Oklahoma State University music students to join New York Philharmonic to perform Beethoven’s 9th

Mon, Aug 1, 2022

The New York Philharmonic will return to Stillwater next month for a series of three concerts at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University. Each concert features a different repertory of classical music and special

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The McKnight Center unveils 2022-2023 season lineup

Fri, May 13, 2022

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2022-2023 season Friday, which includes an impressive slate of performances by the New York Philharmonic, famous blues guitarist Buddy Guy, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and more.

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The McKnight Center and New York Philharmonic Announce Multi-Year Partnership, Residency

Wed, Mar 23, 2022

Each year, the residency will include a gala event, public performances, a youth education concert and a multitude of masterclasses where students can interact with some of the world's greatest musicians. As part of the program, select OSU music

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The McKnight Center Celebrates Pilobolus Dance Company’s 50th Anniversary

Tue, Mar 8, 2022

Pilobolus secured an iconic place in American culture in the early 1970s and continues to wow audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality and stunning physical acumen. The group will perform at the McKnight Center at 7:30 p.m., Thursday,

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Prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra to perform March 10 in its debut at McKnight Center

Thu, Mar 3, 2022

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts will host the distinguished Philadelphia Orchestra led by Principal Guest Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. The concert is part of the orchestra's first tour since 2019 and

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OSU Opera Theatre to present performances of Georg Friedrich Händel’s Rinaldo

Tue, Feb 22, 2022

The Oklahoma State University Opera Theatre will present Rinaldo composed by Georg Friedrich Händel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5 in The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

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Famed journalist O’Brien speaks about life and legacy of MLK; art and essay contest winners announced

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

O'Brien, an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author and philanthropist, was the keynote speaker of an event at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The event was part of Oklahoma State University's 2022 MLK Celebration Week.

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Stillwater and OSU unite to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Tue, Jan 11, 2022

For the second consecutive year, Oklahoma State University is joining with Stillwater Community United (SCU) for a commemorative march to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Alumni return to Stillwater to perform at McKnight Center

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Bill Scott Sheets is just one of a few alumni who will be making their McKnight debuts: vocalist Sarah Coburn will finally get to perform after her show was canceled last year and French hornist Ernesto Tovar Torres will be on stage with the

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