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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

This year’s edition includes an opening night party with a DJ set by street artist Shepard Fairey, panel discussions, guided meditation and even a sound bath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

How about Australia, winners on opening night against Taiwan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The venue's general manager resigned on the planned opening night after the troubled opening.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“She died on opening night of The King and I. Now she haunts the Cape Playhouse. If there aren’t fresh hydrangeas for opening night on that shelf, tragedy will occur.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt