opening night
noun
: the evening when something (such as a play or concert) is performed in front of an audience for the first time
I have tickets for opening night.
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Previews began at the Nederlander Theatre on March 8, 2024, and opening night was 20 days later.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
While Hollywood’s A-list may be present across much of the festival, Cannes has opted for a typically local affair for its opening night film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
At the opening night, guests ranging from fashion’s finest to fashion’s future flood the rooms of the photographer’s life’s work.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of Madam Secretary's biggest stars were back together on Saturday, April 5, at the opening night of the new Broadway hit BOOP!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
While Hollywood’s A-list may be present across much of the festival, Cannes has opted for a typically local affair for its opening night film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
At the opening night, guests ranging from fashion’s finest to fashion’s future flood the rooms of the photographer’s life’s work.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of Madam Secretary's biggest stars were back together on Saturday, April 5, at the opening night of the new Broadway hit BOOP!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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