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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The production will begin previews Monday, February 24, 2025, at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre, with an opening night on Sunday, March 23. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 The song's release coincided with the play’s opening night, which took place on the evening of Oct. 24, marking both Antonoff and Zegler’s official Broadway debuts. —

Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Their opening night win over an undermanned Philadelphia 76ers team offered a glimmer of hope, but that spark faded fast with three straight double-digit losses to the Bulls, Nets, and Celtics. —

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The musical, with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud), will begin previews April 1, ahead of an opening night April 27 (the last day for Tony eligibility for the season). —

Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for opening night

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