world premiere
noun
: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world
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The play had its world premiere at South Coast Repertory in 2017 in an elegant production that was somewhat more somber than the Broadway production that opened shortly after and earned Laurie Metcalf a well-deserved Tony for her performance.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
In Spike Lee’s Entertaining Kidnap Drama – Cannes Film Festival
Highest 2 Lowest is playing Out of Competition at Cannes and garnered a six-minute ovation at its world premiere.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Variety spoke with Krieps ahead of her film’s world premiere on May 20.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 May 2025
Cruise's appearance at Sunday's event came days after the filmed received a five-minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 14.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
In Spike Lee’s Entertaining Kidnap Drama – Cannes Film Festival
Highest 2 Lowest is playing Out of Competition at Cannes and garnered a six-minute ovation at its world premiere.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Variety spoke with Krieps ahead of her film’s world premiere on May 20.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 19 May 2025
Cruise's appearance at Sunday's event came days after the filmed received a five-minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 14.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 May 2025
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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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