first night

noun

: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place

also : the performance itself

Examples of first night in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The French enjoyed a luxurious first night in the city, perhaps hoping that there would be many more such evenings to come. —

Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024 On the first night, we were also given an informational presentation about the lodge's environmental and community sustainability mission and the history of the reserve and nearby research institute. —

Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024 Saturday Night Live won a leading six trophies on the first night, held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live. —

Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024 After the first night, the contestants slept in sleeping bags on the turf in the middle of the stadium. —

Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for first night

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