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 opening night will be the first time Jay-Z has performed with the Roots in more than a decade.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
The announcement arrived alongside the release of the Roots Picnic’s full 2026 lineup, further amplifying excitement that had already been building following confirmation that Jay-Z will headline opening night on May 30.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The event will host director Renny Harlin and producer Gene Simmons, followed by an opening night party at the Bayfront at New College.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The production will begin previews at The James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15, with an opening night set for November 8.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
The announcement arrived alongside the release of the Roots Picnic’s full 2026 lineup, further amplifying excitement that had already been building following confirmation that Jay-Z will headline opening night on May 30.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The event will host director Renny Harlin and producer Gene Simmons, followed by an opening night party at the Bayfront at New College.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The production will begin previews at The James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15, with an opening night set for November 8.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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