opening night
Origin of opening night
First recorded in 1805–15
Also called first night.
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At the opening-night party, Mart Crowley saw Mae West sitting alone, except for the company of two musclemen bodyguards.
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February 1, 2014
But the opening-night gala may not be the only place producer Michael Cohl has to get dressed up for.