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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On opening night of the 2024-2025 season, James and his son, Bronny, took the court together, marking the historic achievement.
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Redken Symposium wasn’t all strictly business—in addition to the opening night kick off, there was a Redken Bash on the final evening.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kicking off with opening night on July 28, the five-day festival will feature daily performances, free dance workshops and a panel discussion with the artistic leaders from each company.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The adaptation of the Broadway play begins previews on July 7 ahead of its July 13 opening night.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Redken Symposium wasn’t all strictly business—in addition to the opening night kick off, there was a Redken Bash on the final evening.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Kicking off with opening night on July 28, the five-day festival will feature daily performances, free dance workshops and a panel discussion with the artistic leaders from each company.
—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The adaptation of the Broadway play begins previews on July 7 ahead of its July 13 opening night.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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