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2021-2022 Season
Join Us for a Three-night Grand Reopening Celebration
featuring the top artists in country, classical, and Broadway
Tim McGraw Itzhak Perlman
Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Friday, October 8, 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,
We knew the best way to celebrate a return to live and beloved for his charm and humanity, Mr. Perlman has received numerous
performances was to bring country music superstar Tim accolades throughout his illustrious career, including the “National Medal
McGraw to our stage. One of the world’s most popular of Arts,” presented to him by President Clinton, and the Grammy Lifetime
country singers, Tim McGraw has sold more than 80 Achievement Award for excellence in the recording arts.
million records worldwide. He is the most played Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Classical, and Classical A subscription packages.
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 Brian Stokes Mitchell
solo project spawned one of the biggest hit singles
of all time, “Humble and Kind,” whose message Special Add-on and Megan Hilty
continues to impact fans around the world.
Concert Broadway Songbook
In extremely high demand, Tim McGraw usually
performs for tens of thousands of fans in arenas, Sunday, October 10, 2021 | 3 PM
making this intimate and personal McKnight Center Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winner Brian
experience a rarity. Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and
This concert is currently only available to subscribers as an add-on concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.
event and is not included in any subscription package. All tickets
Megan Hilty rose to prominence for her work on Broadway in the role of Glinda
to Tim McGraw include a celebratory reception before and after
the concert, held in the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Atrium as well as the Good Witch in Wicked. An award winning actress and singer, she is perhaps
complimentary parking in the 4th Avenue Garage. 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.
Special Event Pricing Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Fall Sampler subscription packages.
Zone 1 $600 Private box seating on
Zone 2 $600 the mezzanine level
Brian Stokes Mitchell performs with “soaring
Zone 3 $550
vocals and heart swelling vulnerability.”
Seating Area
Zone 4 $500 Lower orchestra level seating
Zone 5 $450 B R OA D WAY W O R L D
Zone 6 $350
Zone 7 $250
Upper orchestra level seating
“Megan Hilty is one of the most delightful
creatures that has ever graced a stage.”
Zone 8 $200 Orchestra level seating
Zone 9 $100 Balcony level seating
B R OA D WAY WO R L D
CLASSICAL MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
4th Annual Sarah Coburn sings with “a gorgeous liquid gold
Chamber Music Festival tone, gilded by a thrilling top and bottom register.
Anne-Marie McDermott, Artistic Director T H E G LO B E A N D M A I L
Featuring
Paul Neubauer, viola
Susanna Phillips, soprano
Escher String Quartet Photo | Matteo Trisolini
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:
Sarah Coburn
Mendelssohn, String Quintet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 87 Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Schubert, Sonata in A minor for Arpeggione and Piano Sarah Coburn’s performance and residency are generously sponsored by Women for OSU.
Elgar, Quintet in A minor for Piano and String Quintet
American soprano and international opera sensation Sarah Coburn will perform a selection of her favorite
Respighi, Il Tramonto (The Sunset)
songs and arias. A recent inductee to the OSU Alumni Hall of Fame, Ms. Coburn has been captivating
Handel, Arias
audiences with her stage charisma and thrilling upper register for years.
A selection of charming Salon works for Soprano, Viola and Piano
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.
On-Stage Soirée Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, Classical, Classical A, and Classical B subscription packages.
Thursday, 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.
Photo | Bernard Mindich Philadelphia Orchestra
This memorable evening includes cocktails, a delicious catered dinner, and an intimate Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 7:30 PM
concert. It’s one of the most exciting ways to experience the talents of these world- Led by Principal Guest Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and featuring David Kim, soloist
class artists.
One 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
Soirée Pricing 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
$250 includes all Soirée activities and parking. mixes elements from the western classical and Andean folk music traditions; one of the most popular violin
The Festival Soirée is an add-on performance and is not included in any package option. concertos, Violin Concerto No. 1 by Max Bruch, and Franz Schubert’s final and majestic Symphony No. 9.
This special event continues to be immensely popular and sells out quickly.
A portion of your Soirée ticket purchase is tax-deductible. On the Program
Frank, Excerpts from Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout
Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 | David Kim, soloist
Festival Performances Schubert, Symphony No. 9 in C major
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Classical, and Classical B subscription packages.
Friday, November 5, 2021 | 7:30 PM Photo | Zachary Maxwell
Sunday, November 7, 2021 | 3 PM
Our popular Chamber Music Festival returns for
a fourth time full of incredible performances.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
plays with “the sense of
Joining Anne-Marie McDermott this season are
artists Paul Neubauer, a critically acclaimed artist
who The Atlanta Journal has praised as “one
sweep and grandeur that
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, has defined it for decades.”
nuanced performances.
The Friday concert is included in the McKnight Master,
BACHTRACK
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 | Pete Checchia, courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra
MUSIC and DANCE
MUSIC and DANCE
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
with Broadway’s best.
Bernadette Peters
Monday, February 14, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Bernadette Peters is generously sponsored by
Steve and Patty Armbruster. Pilobolus
Bernadette Peters is one of the great and enduring icons of Broadway
musical theater. With a career that spans the stage, television and film, Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Ms. Peters has been recognized with multiple Tony Awards, including Pilobolus is turning fifty! The remarkable
“Best Actress in a Musical”, a Golden Globe award, multiple Grammy dance company that secured an iconic place
Award nominations, and others. This “firecracker” performer has a in American culture in the early 1970s is still
special setlist in mind for Valentine’s Day, making this concert an wowing audiences with its irresistible mix of
unforgettable experience. wit, sensuality, and stunning physical acumen.
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, and Spring Sampler Now, to celebrate fifty amazing years, the BIG
subscription packages. FIVE-OH! tour will bring to audiences a mix of
pieces ranging from the vintage and visionary
Bernadette Peters “imbues a song with so to the later and electrifying, along with—in the
paradoxical Pilobolus tradition of breaking
with tradition—the dynamically reimagined
much imagination, experience and unadulterated and never before seen.
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B,
feeling that it sounds as if it was written for her.”
Sampler and Spring Sampler packages.
THE GUARDIAN
Tower of Power
Saturday, 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.
BROADWAY and HOLIDAY
BROADWAY and HOLIDAY
Buddy’s Back! South Pacific
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 7:30 PM
The Buddy Holly Story Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in
this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two
Friday, September 17, 2021 | 7:30 PM unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II,
Saturday, September 18, 2021 | 7:30 PM this timeless Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features some of
The Friday evening performance of The Buddy Holly Story the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring
is generously sponsored by Kim Hilbig. story cherished the world over.
The Buddy Holly Story was one of our most in-demand Broadway events Winner of ten Tony Awards, the beloved score’s songs include
prior to the pandemic. With close to 2,000 ticket holders clamoring to “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right
celebrate this rock and roll pioneer, we knew we had to bring Buddy back. Outa My Hair,” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” amidst big,
Broadway performances and a chorus of American sailors and
The Buddy Holly Story will relaunch their national tour from The McKnight Navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.
Center, spending a week in Stillwater providing exclusive masterclasses to
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Sampler, and Broadway
students as they bring this show to life. subscription packages.
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. The Polar ExpressTM In Concert
with the Tulsa Symphony
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 7:30 PM
The Polar ExpressTM In Concert is generously sponsored by the
Inasmuch Foundation.
STOMP It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re about to roller-coaster up and down
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 7:30 PM mountains, slip-slide over ice fields, teeter across mile-high
Saturday, February 19, 2022 | 7:30 PM bridges, and be served hot chocolate by singing waiters more
astonishing than any you can imagine. You’re on The Polar Express!
STOMP is generously sponsored by Brandon and Starla Halcomb. Tom Hanks stars in and Robert Zemeckis directs this instant
The rhythm of New York comes to Stillwater! The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance-capture animation
instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with that makes every moment magical.
magnificent rhythms. STOMP is an inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance Experience this beloved movie as you never have before – with
blended together in one electrifying rhythm. a live symphony orchestra. The Tulsa Symphony performs Alan
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, Spring Sampler, and Broadway subscription packages. Silvestri’s masterful score along with the full film, preparing you
for the magic of the holidays.
Brought to you by CineConcerts. THE POLAR EXPRESS and
all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros.
Entertainment, Inc. (s21)
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Sampler subscription
packages.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 20, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is generously sponsored by
Jim and Ann Halligan and Jim and Lou Morris
Johnny 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
“Pure entertainment and raucous energy… you can’t watch and remain still.” past, present, and future. It’s a jam-packed evening of holiday
hits and classic characters you won’t want to miss!
D C M E T R O T H E AT E R A R T S JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 10 Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master B, Fall Sampler, and Broadway
subscription packages.
VENUE NAME THEATRE 219 W 48TH STREET NEW YORK
FILM and LECTURE
Nosferatu
Silent Film with Live Organ Performance by Peter The McKnight Center
Family Series
Krasinski
Thursday, 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! Our Family Series invites our youngest patrons to join
Audience favorite Peter Krasinski returns to improvise the organ score. us in the theater for a fun time filled with music and
His original soundtrack brings to life the eerie and chilling scenes that laughter. All ages are welcome to wiggle, dance, and
make this film a hallmark of the classic horror genre. Attend if you dare! sing along in the audience!
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Fall Sampler subscription packages. 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
The National Geographic Live Speaker twelve and under are $5.
Series brings premium storytelling
and visually stunning imagery to the
stage with first-hand accounts of
science, adventure, and exploration Docktor Kaboom!
told by our world-class explorers who Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 3 PM
inspire change in the world.
Doktor Kaboom is an over-the-top German
physicist with a passion for science that
knows no bounds! Created by David
Exploring Mars Greenwood: A Century Epley, Doktor Kaboom performs original
interactive science comedy shows that
Sunday, November 14, 2021 | 3 PM
of Resilience will thrill all ages. No two shows are
ever the same. Families will love this
Exploring Mars is generously sponsored by Mike
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 7:30 PM sidesplitting journey of increasingly
Bode and Preston Carrier.
spectacular science experiments
As senior mechanical engineer for NASA’s Jet Greenwood: A Century of Resilience is generously sponsored
designed to involve, excite, educate,
Propulsion Laboratory, Kobie Boykins is intimately by John and Caroline Linehan.
and entertain.
involved with the planet Mars. He has monitored A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, archaeologist Alicia Odewale is
headline-making studies, including proof that there uncovering stories of resilience in the hundred years since the
Dan and Claudia
was once water on Mars, indicating that the red attack on Black Wall Street in the city’s vibrant Greenwood
planet could have supported life. Winner of a NASA district. Considered one of the worst episodes of racial
Zanes
Exceptional Service Medal, Boykins will share his violence committed against Black people in American history,
boundless enthusiasm for unraveling the mysteries the Tulsa Race Massacre left a devastating toll on generations
of outer space, along with news of the latest chapter of survivors and their descendants and impacted the very Saturday, May 14, 2022 | 3 PM
of Mars exploration. footprint of the district itself. Join Ms. Odewale to discover
Included in the McKnight Master and McKnight Master B how archaeology can be used as a tool for recovering lost Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes
subscription packages. stories, reclaiming a narrative, and pursuing restorative justice. and Haitian-American jazz vocalist
Included in the McKnight Master, McKnight Master A, and Sampler Claudia Zanes perform a mix of
subscription packages. 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
Package Name McKnight Master Classical Sampler Broadway
McKnight
Full A B Full A B Full Fall Spring Full
Number of Performances 17 9 9 5 3 3 6 4 4 4
The Buddy Holly Story*
Center Friday, September 17 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, September 18 | 7:30 PM
Doktor Kaboom
2021-2022
Sunday, September 26 | 3 PM
Tim McGraw
Friday, October 8 | 7:30 PM
Season Calendar Itzhak Perlman
Saturday, October 9 | 7:30 PM
and Subscription
Broadway Songbook: Brian Stokes Mitchell and Megan Hilty
Sunday, October 10 | 3 PM
Nosferatu with Live Organ
Packages Thursday, October 28 | 7:30 PM
Chamber Music Festival: On-Stage Soirée
Thursday, November 4 | 6 PM
We guarantee Chamber Music Festival
Friday, November 5 | 7:30 PM
you’ll be Chamber Music Festival
entertained all Sunday, November 7 | 3 PM
NatGeo Live Exploring Mars
season long. Sunday, November 14 | 3 PM
Our subscription packages have been Million Dollar Quartet Christmas*
curated with your interests in mind. Friday, November 19 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, November 20 | 7:30 PM
For the most devoted arts enthusiast,
the McKnight Master package provides The Polar ExpressTM In Concert with the Tulsa Symphony
you with tickets to almost every Thursday, December 2 | 7:30 PM
performance at the deepest discount. Sarah Coburn
For those who want to enjoy the very
Saturday, January 29 | 7:30 PM
best in classical music, there are three
Classical options to choose from. Our Bernadette Peters
Broadway package is perfect for those Monday, February 14 | 7:30 PM
who love musical theater, and our Sampler
options let you try an eclectic mix of STOMP*
performances throughout the year. Friday, February 18 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, February 19 | 7:30 PM
NatGeo Live Greenwood: A Century of Resilience
Thursday, February 24 | 7:30 PM
Philadelphia Orchestra
Thursday, March 10 | 7:30 PM
Pilobolus
Thursday, March 24 | 7:30 PM
Tower of Power
Saturday, April 9 | 7:30 PM
South Pacific*
Friday, April 22 | 7:30 PM or Saturday, April 23 | 7:30 PM
Dan and Claudia Zanes
Saturday, May 14 | 3 PM
* Indicates a repeat performance. Choose your desired date on your order form or add on single tickets to see both.
Box Office 405.744.9999 | McKnightCenter.org — Doktor Kaboom!, Tim McGraw, Chamber Music Festival On-Stage Soiree, and Dan and Claudia Zanes are add-on
performances and are not included in any subscription package.
Subscription Pricing Performance Hall Seating Guide
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.
armrest for mobility impaired
Fixed seats with moveable
& companion seat locations
Non-fixed wheelchair
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Zone 8
Zone 7
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Zone 4
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 1
Please note: Package pricing is per person and does not include taxes or add-ons like parking.
McKnight Master Classical Sampler Broadway
Package Name Full A B Full A B Full Fall Spring Full
Balcony Level
Orchestra Level
Private Boxes
Mezzanine Level
Performances 17 9 9 5 3 3 6 4 4 4
Zone 1 $1,433 $706 $823 $478 $288 $308 $501 $346 $422 $432
Zone 2 $1,420 $699 $817 $478 $288 $308 $494 $346 $422 $432
Zone 3 $1,024 $536 $555 $373 $236 $234 $287 $274 $320 $227
Seating Area
Zone 4 $1,091 $535 $631 $349 $201 $228 $387 $263 $320 $338
Zone 5 $1,071 $535 $611 $327 $201 $205 $395 $263 $320 $338
Zone 6 $918 $455 $525 $280 $173 $173 $337 $230 $288 $281
Zone 7 $715 $353 $405 $229 $141 $141 $253 $176 $216 $191
Zone 8 $581 $289 $326 $197 $122 $122 $194 $152 $166 $151
Zone 9 $418 $202 $236 $153 $95 $95 $126 $113 $108 $90
Fees per package $20 $15 $15 $10 $5 $5 $10 $10 $10 $10
Parking (optional) $170 $90 $90 $50 $30 $30 $60 $40 $40 $40
Savings off
single tickets 20% 20% 20% 15% 10% 10% 15% 10% 10% 10%
M E Z Z A N I N E • P R I VAT E B OX E S
How to order
FRONT ORCHESTRA
REAR ORCHESTRA
B A LC O N Y
your season tickets
There 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 Arts
Attn: Box Office
705 W University Ave
Stillwater, 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.
705 W. University Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
Reignite Your Passion for the Arts
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