HomeHeard it on the ShowKaty Perry Announces ‘American Idol’ Reboot Audition DatesKaty Perry Announces ‘American Idol’ Reboot Audition DatesTue, June 13, 2017 by Tessa Snyder SHARE NOW Katy Perry revealed that American Idol auditions are open now for the new reboot! (Jodi explains in the Hollywood Outsider starting at 30:22) “I am so excited to be a part of the search for the next American Idol,” Perry says in the clip. “Auditions are open, so what are you waiting for? I want to hear from you.” We are looking for #TheNextIdol! Get audition info at https://t.co/2Kj6n6Ek4w pic.twitter.com/UCZlQAiHDi — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) June 12, 2017 In addition to the two big city auditions, the Idol bus will hit the road starting Aug. 17, with both East Coast and West Coast editions making stops in Portland, Oakland, Omaha, Orlando, Miami, Pittsburgh, Boston and 10 other cities. West Bus Tour Portland, OR – August 17 Oakland, CA – August 20 Provo, UT – August 23 Denver, CO – August 26 Omaha, NE – August 29 Tulsa, OK – September 1 Shreveport, LA – September 4 Muscle Shoals, AL – September 7 East Bus Tour Orlando, FL – August 17 Miami, FL – August 19 Atlanta, GA – August 22 Charleston, SC – August 25 Asheville, NC – August 27 Louisville, KY – August 30 Pittsburgh, PA – September 3 Annapolis, MD – September 5 Boston, MA – September 8 Open Audition Cities Chicago, IL – September 11 New Orleans, LA – September 14 (Locations and dates subject to change.) You can also submit an audition tape online here. American Idol will return to the air in 2018 on the ABC network, with additional judges and a host to be announced in the future. CLICK HERE for more Want to hear more? Listen to Murphy Sam and Jodi: On Demand When you subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Google Play store, you get exclusive stuff you won’t hear on the show! And while you’re at it… be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.