こけら落おとし

noun

opening of a new theater; inaugural performance

Refers specifically to the first performance or opening event at a newly built or renovated theater. The term originates from the tradition of dropping wood chips (こけら) from the roof during construction.

• 新あたらしい劇げき場じょうのこけら落おとしには、有ゆう名めいな俳はい優ゆうが出しゅつ演えんする。

  A famous actor will perform at the opening of the new theater.

• こけら