But others found much to admire in the work, despite the poor opening performance.

The children must be able to act, too, and they did very well at the opening performance.

A reception, complete with an African crafts market, follows the opening performance.

It takes a while to get used to; at Wednesday's opening performance, several audience members exited very early.

After packing the house for their opening performance, they were asked to come back numerous times throughout the season.

Only days from the opening performance his producer puts the pressure on.

Sunday's official opening performance offered many eager and appealing young artists.

The Queen once again attended the opening performance in 1970.

On the opening performance, the initial audience reception was hostile.

Right from the first, at Sunday afternoon's opening performance, the musical caliber was high.