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world premiere

noun

the first public performance of a play, motion picture, musical work, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of world premiere¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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“John Proctor” had its world premiere at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C., in 2022.

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The excitement for the latest season of “The Chosen” was palpable at its world premiere last month at B&B Theaters Red Oak 12 in Dallas.

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“Furlough’s Paradise” made its world premiere at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre last year.

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“Cordially,” which is having its world premiere at South Coast Repertory under the direction of Zi Alikhan, may sound grim, but it’s surprisingly bouncy.

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But Mark Morris’ potentially controversial new ballet, “Moon,” was having its world premiere that evening as planned.

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