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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And the lights on opening night occasionally had a mind of their own.
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2024
Jon Stewart’s segment on the opening night of the convention has already reached 5.4 million views.
—Jane Park, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
The production is set to begin previews on Aug. 29 at Booth Theatre with an opening night on Sept. 12.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
And earlier this month, Spacey was the guest of honor at the Golden Apricot Film Festival in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, where he was presented with a special prize on the opening night, taught an acting masterclass and addressed a packed room of fans.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 July 2024
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2024
Jon Stewart’s segment on the opening night of the convention has already reached 5.4 million views.
—Jane Park, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
The production is set to begin previews on Aug. 29 at Booth Theatre with an opening night on Sept. 12.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
And earlier this month, Spacey was the guest of honor at the Golden Apricot Film Festival in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, where he was presented with a special prize on the opening night, taught an acting masterclass and addressed a packed room of fans.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 July 2024
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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