
It used to be simple " and once upon a time, it used to be very simple; the first night was the first performance. That's still the case with opera and ballet productions, though they typically hold invited dress rehearsals to run their shows through in front of an audience before the critics arrive. In the theatre, though, we've now moved to a system of previews ahead of an official opening, which may range f…
SOURCE: The Stage at 01:55AM on February 15, 2012