There were three notable newcomers, however.

It's a good moment for Greek cuisine, either at one of the city's old favorites or at one of its notable newcomers.

Another notable newcomer was New York's recently acquired left fielder Branch Rickey, who would become well known for integrating Jackie Robinson into the major leagues some four decades later.

The cast includes two mainstays, Scott Heron and Jennifer Miller, and one notable newcomer, Diane Madden, a veteran of Trisha Brown's troupe.

The other most notable newcomer was bass Ferruccio Furlanetto, who sounded in astonishingly robust voice as Mephistopheles for someone who began singing major roles at the Met more than 30 years ago.

Similar clarity and a bit more incisiveness, though less warmth, mark the tonal profile of another notable newcomer - Thiel's CS 2.2 ($2,500).

The most notable newcomer for the club was veteran Igors Stepanovs (senior).

In 1998 the only notable newcomer for Daugava was Dzintars Sproģis but the clubs losses were much more significant and during the season its financial situation only worsened.

The list of notable, largely informal newcomers this season includes Brasserie des Theatres, Becco, Banana Cafe, Follonico, Ariel & Michael and One Fifth Avenue, a new restaurant in a familiar location.

Sophie Schwab, still delightful as Adriana (wife to Antipholus), has changed her stage name to Sophie Hayden, and there is one notable newcomer to the cast.