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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Fonda was in the historic courtyard of the TCL Chinese Theatre for opening night of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and was interviewed by longtime TCM host Ben Mankiewicz.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Jennifer Lopez will be recognized with the inaugural Adelante Award for Industry at the opening night of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, celebrating its 25th year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 May 2026
Blige took the stage to perform during the opening night of her Vegas residency on Friday.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Her return window sits somewhere between opening night and early July, which is a wide range for a team with championship intentions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Jennifer Lopez will be recognized with the inaugural Adelante Award for Industry at the opening night of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, celebrating its 25th year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 May 2026
Blige took the stage to perform during the opening night of her Vegas residency on Friday.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Her return window sits somewhere between opening night and early July, which is a wide range for a team with championship intentions.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 May 2026
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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