Related Clues:

• Spread out
• Began
• Kicked off
• Warmed up the crowd
• In full bloom
• Played the first card
• Blossomed forth
• Bid first
• Began the bidding
• Began playing on Broadway
• Made the first bid
• Uncorked, as champagne
• Went first
• Played first
• Said 'one club,' e.g.