first night
noun
: the night on which a theatrical production is first performed at a given place
also
: the performance itself
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The awards show took place at Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel on Feb. 19, the first night of the 37th annual Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The dark comedy follows a woman six weeks after a drunk-driving accident that left her jaw wired shut amidst her attempts to have a fun first night out at a magic show with her friends.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Pope Francis had a quiet first night in the hospital over the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
The pair — who started dating in June 2023 — celebrated the first night of Hanukkah together last year.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
The dark comedy follows a woman six weeks after a drunk-driving accident that left her jaw wired shut amidst her attempts to have a fun first night out at a magic show with her friends.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Pope Francis had a quiet first night in the hospital over the weekend.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
The pair — who started dating in June 2023 — celebrated the first night of Hanukkah together last year.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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“First night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20night. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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