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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But by opening night, the movement will feel more natural to them and what now looks arduous will appear fluid and natural, if not absolutely effortless.
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David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The third was the opening night between the Raiders and Patriots – with a young Tom Brady at the helm.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett attended the Venice Film Festival opening night premiere of La Grazia on Wednesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The third was the opening night between the Raiders and Patriots – with a young Tom Brady at the helm.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett attended the Venice Film Festival opening night premiere of La Grazia on Wednesday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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