opening night

opening night

noun
the first performance of a theatrical attraction, taking place in the evening: The audience was full of celebrities on opening night.
Also called first night.


Origin:
1805–15
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opening night

noun
the first performance (as of a theatrical production); "the opening received good critical reviews" [syn: opening
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