Related Clues:

• Lines of descent
• Is in the lineup
• Begins to play leading roles in front of empty theatres
• Mark Knopfler "The Way It Always ___"
• Beginnings of band
• The Features "How It ___"
• No iris develops without good roots
• Starting-points for big wins, leaders having dropped out
• Throws the first pitch
• Jumps at openings
• Where things begin
• Graph points denoted
• Parentage
• Some may be flying
• Makes the opening move