AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 Auditions Kick Off In ST LOUIS On Tuesday, June 28

AMERICAN IDOL, television’s No. 1 show, begins its 11th nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, June 28. The search for the next singing superstar continues in Portland, OR, on Saturday, July 2; San Diego, CA, on Friday, July 8; Pittsburgh, PA, on Friday, July 15; Charleston, SC, on Friday, July 22; Denver, CO, on Friday, July 29; and Houston, TX, on Friday, Aug. 26.

AMERICAN IDOL auditions will be held as follows:

Cities                                      Dates                                      Venues          
St. Louis, MO                          Tuesday, June 28                   Scottrade Center
Portland, OR                           Saturday, July 2                      Rose Garden
San Diego, CA                        Friday, July 8                          Petco Park
Pittsburgh, PA                         Friday, July 15                        Heinz Field
Charleston, SC                       Friday, July 22                        North Charleston Coliseum
Denver, CO                            Friday, July 29                        INVESCO Field at Mile High
Houston, TX                            Friday, Aug. 26                       Reliant Park

Full details regarding the St. Louis auditions are below. Specific information on the subsequent audition cities will be announced shortly.

St. Louis AMERICAN IDOL Audition Information

WHO:              Men and women 15-28 years old as of June 26, 2011, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please visit americanidol.com for specific information.

WHEN:           Tuesday, June 28

WHERE:         Scottrade Center
1401 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103

HOW:              Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM on Sunday, June 26, until approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 28. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to Scottrade Center by 5:00 AM on Tuesday, June 28.