Crossword Clue:

Warmed up the crowd for

Answer	Crossword Clue
OPENED	Warmed up the crowd (for)
OPENED	Warmed up the crowd
OPEN	Get the crowd warmed up

THREW	Warmed up in the bullpen
NUKED	Warmed up in the microwave
OPENS	Warms up the crowd
OPEN	Warm up the crowd
PLAYTO	... the crowd (ham it up)
CRACKAJOKE	Warm up the crowd, in a way
CANNYOPENER	Shrewd warm-up routine that captivates the crowd?