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 Blockheads were out in full force for the opening night of New Kids on the Block‘s residency in Las Vegas, which kicked off with a high-energy show featuring classic hits and newer tunes.
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Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
While a Broadway run was previously announced, the venue and opening night are being announced today.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 June 2025
What’s on Noah Assad’s list of things to complete in the weeks leading up to July 11, the opening night of Bad Bunny’s historic 30-date residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico?
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 June 2025
The final result, however, was less important than the spectacle on opening night.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
While a Broadway run was previously announced, the venue and opening night are being announced today.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 June 2025
What’s on Noah Assad’s list of things to complete in the weeks leading up to July 11, the opening night of Bad Bunny’s historic 30-date residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico?
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 18 June 2025
The final result, however, was less important than the spectacle on opening night.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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