first night
noun
: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place
also
: the performance itself
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My Chemical Romance have been forced to delay the first night of their upcoming Black Parade 2026 Tour.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
And Andula thinks back to when authorities paused the search that first night.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Nets are playing 17 games this month, and Sunday was the first night of a road back-to-back.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Dallas fell against Carolina 6-3 on the first night of a back-to-back Tuesday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
And Andula thinks back to when authorities paused the search that first night.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Nets are playing 17 games this month, and Sunday was the first night of a road back-to-back.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Dallas fell against Carolina 6-3 on the first night of a back-to-back Tuesday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“First night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20night. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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