Opening night

Also called: Press night (UK)

The first official performance. After it, the show is frozen and the stage manager keeps it running as set.

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When does this happen on your show?Type your opening night and see every milestone dated.

PreviewA performance in front of a paying or invited audience before the official opening, while the show can still change.
Performance reportThe stage manager's report after each show: run time, audience size, anything that went wrong, and what needs fixing.

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