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Published: November 14, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - Richey Community Orchestra will launch its new season of concerts with "Yankee Doodle Dandy Salute to George M. Cohan" on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Special guest artist James Grenelle has been a major part of musical theatre on the Suncoast for more than 20 years, according to Denise Isaacson, president and executive director of the orchestra.

Also a successful actor, singer, dancer and director, Grenelle has held leading roles in musicals such as "Cabaret," "A Chorus Line," "Crazy For You," "Forever Plaid" and "George M!"

The first show of the season honors "The Man Who Owned Broadway," George M. Cohan, considered to be America's first show business superstar. He was a successful actor, singer, dancer, playwright, composer, librettist, director and producer, from variety and vaudeville and through the first years of Broadway musical comedy.

The Nov. 15 show also will feature a tribute for all veterans and the men and women now serving in the armed forces. The Springstead High School Air Force Junior ROTC will lead the tribute.

Show time is 3 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge. Tickets cost $15 for open seating. Call 727-919-3866 for information or go online to www.richeycommunityorchestra.com>.

•Dec. 13 - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," a dinner concert at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets cost $30.

•Jan. 17 - "Bad To The Bone," a big band concert at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Port Richey.

•Feb. 14 - "Valentine's Day Musique d'Amour."

•March 14 - "Viva Italia!"

•April 18 - "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber."

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