first-night nerve

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Refers to the anxiety or nervousness experienced before the first public performance of a play, concert, etc.

first-nightADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

nerve

Examples (10)

  • The actor struggled with first-night nerves before the premiere.
  • She always gets terrible first-night nerves before opening performances.
  • Despite years of experience, he still suffers from first-night nerves.
  • The director tried to calm the cast's first-night nerves with a pep talk.
  • Many performers overcome first-night nerves with deep breathing exercises.
  • Her first-night nerves disappeared once she stepped onto the stage.
  • The orchestra conductor felt intense first-night nerves before the debut concert.
  • Even seasoned actors can experience first-night nerves with a new production.
  • The young dancer's first-night nerves were completely understandable.
  • Medication helped control his severe first-night nerves during premieres.