First night (8)
I believe the answer is:
premiere
(Other definitions for premiere that I've seen before include "Play's first public performance" , "First show" , "Opening night" , "First showing of play or film" , "significant performance" .)
I believe the answer is:
premiere
(Other definitions for premiere that I've seen before include "Play's first public performance" , "First show" , "Opening night" , "First showing of play or film" , "significant performance" .)