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Tim McGrawFriday, October 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM

We knew the best way to celebrate a return to live performances was to bring country music superstar Tim McGraw to our stage. One of the world’s most popular country singers, Tim McGraw has sold more than 80 million records worldwide. He is the most played country artist since his debut in 1992 and his albums have routinely topped the music charts, earning him three Grammy Awards and twenty nominations.Mr. McGraw is considered one of the most successful touring acts in the history of country music. His last solo project spawned one of the biggest hit singles of all time, “Humble and Kind,” whose message continues to impact fans around the world.In extremely high demand, Tim McGraw usually performs for tens of thousands of fans in arenas, making this intimate and personal McKnight Center experience a rarity.This concert is currently only available to subscribers as an add-on event and is not included in any subscription package. All tickets to Tim McGraw include a celebratory reception before and after the concert, held in the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Atrium as well as complimentary parking in the 4th Avenue Garage.

Join Us for a Three-night Grand Reopening Celebrationfeaturing the top artists in country, classical, and Broadway

Itzhak PerlmanSaturday, October 9, 2021 | 7:30 PM

Superstar violinist Itzhak Perlman brings his irrepressibly joyful music making to The McKnight Center for a solo concert. Known for his remarkable artistry, and beloved for his charm and humanity, Mr. Perlman has received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including the “National Medal of Arts,” presented to him by President Clinton, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the recording arts.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Classical, and Classical A subscription packages.

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Megan Hilty

Broadway SongbookSunday, October 10, 2021 | 3 PM

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.Megan Hilty rose to prominence for her work on Broadway in the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked. An award winning actress and singer, she is perhaps best known for starring as Ivy Lynn on the musical-drama series, Smash, on NBC. She has performed with renowned orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Boston Pops, and headlined her own show at the Sydney Opera House.These two Broadway icons will take the stage together for an extraordinary night of singing, featuring standards from the musical theater songbook and more.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Fall Sampler subscription packages.

Brian Stokes Mitchell performs with “soaring vocals and heart swelling vulnerability.”

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“Megan Hilty is one of the most delightful creatures that has ever graced a stage.”

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Special Add-on Concert

4th Annual Chamber Music FestivalAnne-Marie McDermott, Artistic DirectorFeaturing

Paul Neubauer, violaSusanna Phillips, sopranoEscher String Quartet

The Chamber Music Festival Soireé is generously sponsored by Helen Hodges, and the Friday evening performance is sponsored by Brett and Terri Carver.Featured repertory throughout the festival includes:

Mendelssohn, String Quintet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 87Schubert, Sonata in A minor for Arpeggione and PianoElgar, Quintet in A minor for Piano and String QuintetRespighi, Il Tramonto (The Sunset)Handel, Arias A selection of charming Salon works for Soprano, Viola and Piano

On-Stage SoiréeThursday, November 4, 2021 | 6 PM

The Festival kicks off once again with an On-Stage Soirée. A limited number of guests will enjoy an exclusive musical experience on the Performance Hall stage. This memorable evening includes cocktails, a delicious catered dinner, and an intimate concert. It’s one of the most exciting ways to experience the talents of these world-class artists.

Soirée Pricing$250 includes all Soirée activities and parking.The Festival Soirée is an add-on performance and is not included in any package option. This special event continues to be immensely popular and sells out quickly. A portion of your Soirée ticket purchase is tax-deductible.

Festival PerformancesFriday, November 5, 2021 | 7:30 PMSunday, November 7, 2021 | 3 PM

Our popular Chamber Music Festival returns for a fourth time full of incredible performances. Joining Anne-Marie McDermott this season are artists Paul Neubauer, a critically acclaimed artist who The Atlanta Journal has praised as “one of America’s finest concert artists,” soprano Susanna Phillips, a McKnight Center favorite whose sought-after voice has been described as “sumptuous and elegant,” and the Escher String Quartet, an ensemble known for their artistic, nuanced performances.The Friday concert is included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, Classical, Classical B, and Sampler subscription packages. The Sunday concert is included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Classical, Classical A, and Fall Sampler subscription packages.

Photo | Bernard Mindich

Photo | Zachary Maxwell

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Sarah Coburn sings with “a gorgeous liquid gold tone, gilded by a thrilling top and bottom register.

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The Philadelphia Orchestra plays with “the sense of sweep and grandeur that has defined it for decades.”

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Photo | Pete Checchia, courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Sarah CoburnSaturday, January 29, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Sarah Coburn’s performance and residency are generously sponsored by Women for OSU.American soprano and international opera sensation Sarah Coburn will perform a selection of her favorite songs and arias. A recent inductee to the OSU Alumni Hall of Fame, Ms. Coburn has been captivating audiences with her stage charisma and thrilling upper register for years. Ms. Coburn appears courtesy of Women for OSU’s Partnering to Impact grant program. The McKnight Center is honored to have been selected from a number of worthy program applicants for this great honor.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, Classical, Classical A, and Classical B subscription packages.

Philadelphia OrchestraThursday, March 10, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Led by Principal Guest Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and featuring David Kim, soloistOne of the world’s preeminent orchestras, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes its debut at The McKnight Center under the direction of the esteemed Nathalie Stutzmann. Critics praise Ms. Stutzmann for her symphonic leadership, noting “everything she touches emerges as incredibly musical.” (Seen and Heard International)The program highlights the versatility of the orchestra and includes Gabriela Lena Frank’s Leyendas, which mixes elements from the western classical and Andean folk music traditions; one of the most popular violin concertos, Violin Concerto No. 1 by Max Bruch, and Franz Schubert’s final and majestic Symphony No. 9.On the Program

Frank, Excerpts from Leyendas: An Andean WalkaboutBruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 | David Kim, soloist Schubert, Symphony No. 9 in C major

Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Classical, and Classical B subscription packages.

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PilobolusThursday, March 24, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Pilobolus is turning fifty! The remarkable dance company that secured an iconic place in American culture in the early 1970s is still wowing audiences with its irresistible mix of wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen. Now, to celebrate fifty amazing years, the BIG FIVE-OH! tour will bring to audiences a mix of pieces ranging from the vintage and visionary to the later and electrifying, along with—in the paradoxical Pilobolus tradition of breaking with tradition—the dynamically reimagined and never before seen.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Sampler and Spring Sampler packages.

Bernadette PetersMonday, February 14, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Bernadette Peters is generously sponsored by Steve and Patty Armbruster.Bernadette Peters is one of the great and enduring icons of Broadway musical theater. With a career that spans the stage, television and film, Ms. Peters has been recognized with multiple Tony Awards, including “Best Actress in a Musical”, a Golden Globe award, multiple Grammy Award nominations, and others. This “firecracker” performer has a special setlist in mind for Valentine’s Day, making this concert an unforgettable experience.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, and Spring Sampler subscription packages.

Bernadette Peters “imbues a song with so much imagination, experience and unadulterated feeling that it sounds as if it was written for her.”

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Tower of PowerSaturday, April 9, 2022 | 7:30 PM

For more than 50 years Tower of Power has set the standard for funky horn bands. With a live concert experience described as “electrifying,” critics laud the band for its staying power, saying “even the oldest songs haven’t lost an ounce of the energy that makes Tower of Power an institution in the funky soul genre.” (American Songwriter)Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Spring Sampler subscription packages.

Tower of PowerSaturday, April 9, 2022 | 7:30 PM

For more than 50 years Tower of Power has set the standard for funky horn bands. With a live concert experience described as “electrifying,” critics laud the band for its staying power, saying “even the oldest songs haven’t lost an ounce of the energy that makes Tower of Power an institution in the funky soul genre.” (American Songwriter)Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Spring Sampler subscription packages.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Broadway’s best.

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STOMPFriday, February 18, 2022 | 7:30 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 | 7:30 PM

STOMP is generously sponsored by Brandon and Starla Halcomb.The rhythm of New York comes to Stillwater! The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. STOMP is an inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, Spring Sampler, and Broadway subscription packages.

The Buddy Holly StoryFriday, September 17, 2021 | 7:30 PMSaturday, September 18, 2021 | 7:30 PM

The Friday evening performance of The Buddy Holly Story is generously sponsored by Kim Hilbig.The Buddy Holly Story was one of our most in-demand Broadway events prior to the pandemic. With close to 2,000 ticket holders clamoring to celebrate this rock and roll pioneer, we knew we had to bring Buddy back. The Buddy Holly Story will relaunch their national tour from The McKnight Center, spending a week in Stillwater providing exclusive masterclasses to students as they bring this show to life. Thirty $2,500 Side-By-Side sponsorships will underwrite this unique residency. For more information about sponsoring this production, contact Clint Williams, Director of Development: cwilliams@osugiving.com or (405) 206-8912.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, McKnight Master B, Sampler, and Broadway subscription packages.

South PacificFriday, April 22, 2022 | 7:30 PMSaturday, April 23, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.Winner of ten Tony Awards, the beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” amidst big, Broadway performances and a chorus of American sailors and Navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Sampler, and Broadway subscription packages.

The Polar Express In Concert with the Tulsa SymphonyThursday, December 2, 2021 | 7:30 PM

The Polar Express is generously sponsored by the Inasmuch Foundation.It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re about to roller-coaster up and down mountains, slip-slide over ice fields, teeter across mile-high bridges, and be served hot chocolate by singing waiters more astonishing than you can imagine. You’re on The Polar Express! Tom Hanks stars in and Robert Zemeckis directs this instant holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance-capture animation that makes every moment magical.Experience this beloved movie as you never have before – with a live symphony orchestra. The Tulsa Symphony performs Alan Silvestri’s masterful score along with the movie, fully immersing you in the musical magic of the holidays.Brought to you by CineConcerts. The Polar Express and all related characters and elements © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. (s21)Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Sampler subscription packages.

Million Dollar Quartet ChristmasThursday, December 9, 2021 | 7:30 PMFriday, December 10, 2021 | 7:30 PM

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is generously sponsored by Jim and Ann Halligan and Jim and Lou MorrisJohnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Sun Records, now donned with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with the sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made these four famous. Follow along with the gang’s usual antics as we journey through a story of Christmas past, present, and future. It’s a jam-packed evening of holiday hits and classic characters you won’t want to miss!Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Fall Sampler, and Broadway subscription packages.

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Nosferatu Silent Film with Live Organ Performance by Peter KrasinskiThursday, October 28, 2021 | 7:30 PM

Nosferatu is generously sponsored by Kirk Hilbig.The appeal of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 classic silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is eternal, which is why we’re resurrecting this performance just in time for Halloween! Audience favorite Peter Krasinski returns to improvise the organ score. His original soundtrack brings to life the eerie and chilling scenes that make this film a hallmark of the classic horror genre. Attend if you dare!Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Fall Sampler subscription packages.

The McKnight Center Family Series

Our Family Series invites our youngest patrons to join us in the theater for a fun time filled with music and

laughter. All ages are welcome to wiggle, dance, and sing along in the audience!

Family Series concerts are not included in any subscription package. Add-on one or both of these entertaining performances to your order! Ticket pricing for adults is $10. Tickets for children ages twelve and under are $5.

Docktor Kaboom!Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 3 PM

Doktor Kaboom is an over-the-top German physicist with a passion for science that knows no bounds! Created by David Epley, Doktor Kaboom performs original interactive science comedy shows that will thrill all ages. No two shows are ever the same. Families will love this sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular science experiments designed to involve, excite, educate, and entertain.

Dan and Claudia Zanes

Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 3 PM

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that’s been called “All-Ages Social Music.” Their music is homespun, joyful, sophisticated, and artful. When they perform it’s a party, and the audience is invited to dance and sing along.

Photo | Anna Zanes

The National Geographic Live Speaker Series brings premium storytelling and visually stunning imagery to the stage with first-hand accounts of science, adventure, and exploration told by our world-class explorers who inspire change in the world.

Exploring MarsSunday, November 14, 2021 | 3 PM

Exploring Mars is generously sponsored by Mike Bode and Preston Carrier.As senior mechanical engineer for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Kobie Boykins is intimately involved with the planet Mars. He has monitored headline-making studies, including proof that there was once water on Mars, indicating that the red planet could have supported life. Winner of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Boykins will share his boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries of outer space, along with news of the latest chapter of Mars exploration. Included in the McKnight Master and McKnight Master B subscription packages.

Greenwood: A Century of Resilience

Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 7:30 PMGreenwood: A Century of Resilience is generously sponsored by John and Caroline Linehan.A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, archaeologist Alicia Odewale is uncovering stories of resilience in the hundred years since the attack on Black Wall Street in the city’s vibrant Greenwood district. Considered one of the worst episodes of racial violence committed against Black people in American history, the Tulsa Race Massacre left a devastating toll on generations of survivors and their descendants and impacted the very footprint of the district itself. Join Ms. Odewale to discover how archaeology can be used as a tool for recovering lost stories, reclaiming a narrative, and pursuing restorative justice.Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Sampler subscription packages.

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McKnight Center 2021-2022 Season Calendar and Subscription PackagesWe guarantee you’ll be entertained all season long.Our subscription packages have been curated with your interests in mind. For the most devoted arts enthusiast, the McKnight Master package provides you with tickets to almost every performance at the deepest discount. For those who want to enjoy the very best in classical music, there are three Classical options to choose from. Our Broadway package is perfect for those who love musical theater, and our Sampler options let you try an eclectic mix of performances throughout the year.

The Buddy Holly Story*Friday, September 17 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, September 18 | 7:30 PM

Doktor KaboomSunday, September 26 | 3 PM

Tim McGrawFriday, October 8 | 7:30 PM

Itzhak PerlmanSaturday, October 9 | 7:30 PM

Broadway Songbook: Brian Stokes Mitchell and Megan HiltySunday, October 10 | 3 PM

Nosferatu with Live OrganThursday, October 28 | 7:30 PM

Chamber Music Festival: On-Stage SoiréeThursday, November 4 | 6 PM

Chamber Music FestivalFriday, November 5 | 7:30 PM

Chamber Music FestivalSunday, November 7 | 3 PM

NatGeo Live Exploring MarsSunday, November 14 | 3 PM

zThe Polar Express In Concert with the Tulsa SymphonyThursday, December 2 | 7:30 PM

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas*Thursday, December 9 | 7:30 PM or Friday, December 10 | 7:30 PM

Sarah CoburnSaturday, January 29 | 7:30 PM

Bernadette PetersMonday, February 14 | 7:30 PM

STOMP*Friday, February 18 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, February 19 | 7:30 PM

NatGeo Live Greenwood: A Century of ResilienceThursday, February 24 | 7:30 PM

Philadelphia OrchestraThursday, March 10 | 7:30 PM

PilobolusThursday, March 24 | 7:30 PM

Tower of PowerSaturday, April 9 | 7:30 PM

South Pacific*Friday, April 22 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, April 23 | 7:30 PM

Dan and Claudia ZanesSaturday, May 14 | 3 PM

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As a subscriber you’ll enjoy benefits like guaranteeing seats to in-demand performances, the option to keep your favorite seats year after year, and discounts of up to 20% off single ticket prices. Plus – you only have access to the Tim McGraw ticket pre-sale when you renew or purchase a subscription.Please note: Package pricing is per person and does not include taxes or add-ons like parking.

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How to order your season ticketsThere are four easy ways to purchase your season tickets.

1. Call the Lou and Jim Morris Box Office at (405) 744-9999.

2. Visit the Lou and Jim Morris Box Office in person.

3. Order online when you login in or create an account at McKnightCenter.org. Renewing subscribers have the option to claim a reservation, which automatically renews you into the same seats and package type. New subscribers will have access to online ordering in mid- to late-summer.

4. Mail your completed order form to:The McKnight Center for the Performing ArtsAttn: Box Office705 W University AveStillwater, OK 74074

Lou and Jim Morris Box Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM.Have questions or want to make changes? Our dedicated team is ready to help you plan your season.Payment types accepted: All major credit cards, cash, check.

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