world premiere
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of world premiere
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Nick Five Oaks, who features quite prominently, has been out about two years and was able to fly to Aspen for the world premiere and be part of the Q&A panel.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The world premiere of ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ the semi-autobiographical musical by Alicia Keys, features a book by Kristoffer Diaz and sublime vocals by a cast that re-interprets some of Keys’ biggest hits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The film's world premiere in New York recently was the first time Escobar experienced her song in the movie.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Fifty years ago this week, on April 24, 1976, the lights went down in New York’s Town Hall for the world premiere of a single piece by Steve Reich called “Music for 18 Musicians.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Ascension, in its world premiere at the Nelly Regina Theater, is the stunning debut by choreographer Petra Echevarri, recent graduate of Juilliard and winner of the Princess Grace Award.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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