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Definitions

opening night

NOUN
first performance
Synonyms
WEAK
debut first appearance first night first showing gala opening gala performance opener premiere preview sneak preview world premiere

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During a month of rehearsals before opening night, Mykkanen made exercising and walking through Central Park part of his ritual to escape from the opera's dark themes.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

How about Australia, winners on opening night against Taiwan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Two weeks before opening night, the “Here Lies Love” cast plunged through the musical’s latter half before a lunch break.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Boy George & Culture Club is set to headline the opening night of this year's Henley Festival.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Case in point: by the time I click my seat belt, Bram’s already invited Mom to opening night of the play.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli