Also means
the final full rehearsal before opening night
Usage Note
Hauptprobe is the last rehearsal before the Premiere. It is usually performed under full performance conditions — costumes, makeup, lights, orchestra — but sometimes with a small invited audience.
Examples
"Bei der Hauptprobe gab es noch einige technische Probleme mit dem Bühnenbild."
Natural Translation
During the dress rehearsal there were still some technical problems with the stage design.
Literal Translation
At the main-rehearsal there were still some technical problems with the stage-image.
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