Sentence examples for the first ever stage from inspiring English sources

And that's not all … just scraping in during  mid-December came Wheeldon's first foray into the musical – the first ever stage adaptation, no less, of An American in Paris, the 1951 film, which he has directed as well as choreographed.

2.02pm: "Would you belive that this morning on my way to work, I walked past the finish line for the first ever stage in the first everTour in 1903," writes Martin Mathews.

It gets the novel into the world of celebrity chefs (Skinner's mother was a waitress at the time of his conception), which occasions some funny send-ups of foodies as well as perhaps the first ever staging of a murder by grand piano.

It's the first-ever staging on American soil of a unique new running competition called the Double Road Race (or Double for short).

Quintana's first ever stage win also secured the Colombian the polka dot jersey for the King of the Mountains to go with his white jersey for the best-placed rider under 25.

Rolland attacked as it drew to a tense finish, finally escaping Contador and Olympic champion Sanchez toward the top of the 6,100 foot final climb to take his first ever stage win.

The Sky rider's race could not have got off to a better start on Saturday when he took maximum risks over the short and challenging time-trial course in Amsterdam to claim a double personal triumph – his first ever stage win and taking the lead in one of cycling's three Grand Tours.

China's National Stadium, better known as the Bird's Nest Olympic venue, is to host its first ever stage musical.

Hannah has spent the afternoon rehearsing George Axelrod's 1950s comedy The Seven Year Itch, not just her West End debut but her first ever stage role.

Bauer, who finished 10th, had harboured hopes of picking up a first ever stage win as he and Elmiger broke clear in the opening stages of the 222km ride from Tallard in the foothills of the Alps.

Showing unbelievable strength and determination, he managed to hold on for his first ever stage win.