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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For creators Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes, the production represents far more than an opening night.
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Daily News, 2 June 2026
Phillips, star of the Bridget Jones franchise, was beaming about being SXSW London’s opening night film.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
That ties the 1992-93 Heat team for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
On opening night there were technical snafus that included the sound and video being off-sync, underpowered microphones and camera issues.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Daily News, 2 June 2026
Phillips, star of the Bridget Jones franchise, was beaming about being SXSW London’s opening night film.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
That ties the 1992-93 Heat team for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
On opening night there were technical snafus that included the sound and video being off-sync, underpowered microphones and camera issues.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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