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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Photo : Getty/Fellows Steve Carell: Omega Speedmaster The Omega Steve Carell rocked on the opening night of Uncle Vanya is most certainly a Speedmaster, but the exact reference is a mystery at this stage.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
As the opening night headliner, Church’s set was highly anticipated.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Broadway opening nights and more
This week started with a Broadway-style bang — with more than one show hosting their opening night on the Great White Way in New York City!
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The footloose couple performed on the opening night of the Symphony of Dance tour in Melbourne, Fl.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Justin Levine, and Angelina Jolie attend the opening night of The Outsiders.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
This issue wouldn’t be possible without the help of Garnier, our 50th anniversary sponsor Smirnoff (the brand will be spicing up the opening night of our special exhibit at Fotografiska in New York City on May 9) and, most of all, you, our loyal readers.
—Wendy Naugle, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Many people were outraged about the presence of Johnny Depp on opening night last year.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The first pitch of the game against the San Diego Padres is scheduled to be delivered at 7:05 p.m. local time, making this opening day an opening night.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
As the opening night headliner, Church’s set was highly anticipated.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Broadway opening nights and more
This week started with a Broadway-style bang — with more than one show hosting their opening night on the Great White Way in New York City!
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The footloose couple performed on the opening night of the Symphony of Dance tour in Melbourne, Fl.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Justin Levine, and Angelina Jolie attend the opening night of The Outsiders.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
This issue wouldn’t be possible without the help of Garnier, our 50th anniversary sponsor Smirnoff (the brand will be spicing up the opening night of our special exhibit at Fotografiska in New York City on May 9) and, most of all, you, our loyal readers.
—Wendy Naugle, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Many people were outraged about the presence of Johnny Depp on opening night last year.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
The first pitch of the game against the San Diego Padres is scheduled to be delivered at 7:05 p.m. local time, making this opening day an opening night.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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