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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The eighth DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) will present Braveheart writer Randall Wallace with its Visionary Award at the event’s opening night on September 25, 2026, at the AMC Theaters at The Grove. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Earlier that year, the actress attended the opening night of Sea Wall/A Life on Broadway while rocking a custom hot pink dress by Brandon Maxwell. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Hope sprung eternal not on opening night but on July 1, when every fan could believe their GM was preparing to make a splash. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026 Here are all of the songs played on opening night of Bon Jovi’s return. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opening night

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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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