Crescendo time for the Ed Lee Kabuki dance?

Now he’s said to be “leaning” toward announcing a run for mayor as early as next week, four City Hall sources tell the Chronicle. This, on the heels of the leaked anointing by Sen. Dianne Feinstein during Monday’s Giants photo-op at the White House. Next up: Monday’s orchestrated show in which the group fronting efforts by Chinatown power broker Rose Pak and Chronicle columnist Willie Brown will gather on City Hall’s steps to beg Lee to enter the race. Queue the chorus.