Wed, Jan 29, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra is one of two groups chosen to perform at the 2020 College Orchestra Directors Association National Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Heather Lanners, an Oklahoma State University piano professor, will be debuting new works at her faculty recital on Jan. 28th, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

Wed, Jan 08, 2020

A world-renowned musical group specializing in traditional jazz music will perform at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) is composed of a talented ensemble of jazz musicians known for maintaining the rich history of New Orleans through their unforgettable performances and undeniable talent and will take the stage at The McKnight Center Performance Hall for the first time.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

More than music filled the air at the Opening Gala at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The sold-out black-tie concert drew 1,000- plus people who were entranced by the New York Philharmonic, one of the world’s most iconic ensembles, and Oklahoma-born Broadway star Kelli O’Hara. But before a single note could carry the audience away, guests arrived to the pageantry of walking the orange carpet on their way into the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Grand Atrium. The welcome reception was broadcast live, sharing the spotlight shining so brightly on Stillwater with the world.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

The names of 22 families and organizations glow subtly from wooden tiles inlaid in the wall of the Patron Lounge on the second floor of The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

With the opening of The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, and a new home for the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music, music performance and education at Oklahoma State University will reach a level few universities can match.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

Mark Blakeman, Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director of The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University, spent more than two years preparing to open the state-of-the-art concert hall, working to ensure that every detail was in order and the product on stage matches the magnificence of the space, not just this season but for countless seasons to come.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

A 12-foot twisted ribbon-like bronze sculpture anchors the outdoor plaza at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, where surround sound and a giant screen offer new ways for the community to interact with art at Oklahoma State University.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

At The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, Marilynn and Carl Thoma Executive Director Mark Blakeman is passionate about providing a rich experience for all visitors — an experience that resonates deeply in the unspoken, shared parts of humanity.

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

As part of its Inaugural Season, The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts will offer two Cirque Mechanics 42ft — A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels performances on at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The imaginative, circus-themed production showcases a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats and aerialists and will take place in The McKnight Center Performance Hall, an 1,100-seat venue with terrific sightlines from every seat.

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts presents its third Chamber Music Festival, a series of intimate performances by renowned musical artists taking place Nov. 7, 9 and 10. Previously a tour throughout the region, this year’s Festival will take place at its new home—The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on Oklahoma State University's campus.

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on Oklahoma State University's campus has prioritized educational programming as part of its Inaugural Season. In a partnership with Stillwater Public Schools, the Center will provide various opportunities for local students to experience unique performances from some of the world's most accomplished performers and gain a hands-on understanding of the performing arts industry.