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opening night

NOUN
first performance
Synonyms
WEAK
debut first appearance first night first showing gala opening gala performance opener premiere preview sneak preview world premiere

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Following Carpenter on opening night is electronic artist Anyma, who is debuting a production called “Æden” at midnight on the Coachella stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

His pro debut win over Milos Veletic was designed to be an easy opening night for him.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

During a month of rehearsals before opening night, Mykkanen made exercising and walking through Central Park part of his ritual to escape from the opera's dark themes.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

How about Australia, winners on opening night against Taiwan?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

All told, opening night is an undeniable success.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern