Opening Night (1977 film)

Opening Night
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Cassavetes
Written by	John Cassavetes
Produced by	Al Ruban
Starring	Gena Rowlands Ben Gazzara Joan Blondell Paul Stewart Zohra Lampert John Cassavetes
Cinematography	Alan Ruban
Edited by	Tom Cornwell
Music by	Bo Harwood
Production company	Faces Distribution
Distributed by	Faces Distribution
Release date	December 25, 1977 (1977-12-25)
Running time	144 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Opening Night is a 1977 American psychological drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes, and starring Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart, Zohra Lampert, and Cassavetes. Its plot follows a stage actress who, after witnessing the accidental death of one of her fans, is haunted by a recurring apparition of the deceased woman, spurring a nervous breakdown while she prepares for the premiere of a Broadway play.

Though set in Connecticut and New York City, Opening Night was shot on location in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California, with the theatrical performance sequences taking place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.