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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Over the summer, Adele did a residency in Munich, modeling a navy moiré gown by Dior for the concert’s opening night.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Missing from the current crop of co-hosts was Whoopi Goldberg, through the EGOT winner did wish Behar the best on Thursday's episode of The View, sending congratulations to her pal for opening night.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
At the opening night of the Super Bowl on Monday, Kelce was asked where Swift's loyalties lay.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
During a 45-minute session, which occurred hours before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs took center stage for Super Bowl opening night, Goodell painted a positive picture about the health of the league.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Missing from the current crop of co-hosts was Whoopi Goldberg, through the EGOT winner did wish Behar the best on Thursday's episode of The View, sending congratulations to her pal for opening night.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
At the opening night of the Super Bowl on Monday, Kelce was asked where Swift's loyalties lay.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
During a 45-minute session, which occurred hours before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs took center stage for Super Bowl opening night, Goodell painted a positive picture about the health of the league.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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