Signature Theatre Announces SIGNATURE IDOL Details

The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre is looking for the next 'Signature Idol,' with the return of the very popular Signature Idol Competition being held during this year's annual Open House on August 4th. The competition, now in its third year, will feature a panel of three celebrity judges providing their feedback on the best undiscovered singers in the DC region showing off their stuff in Signature's MAX Theatre. Finalists will be chosen by Signature's artistic staff, based on audition videos submitted by the July 16th deadline. Anyone who has always wanted to get on stage to show off their golden pipes are encouraged to apply.

The winner of the Signature Idol Competition will have the opportunity to perform in the 'Broadway on the Plaza' Finale Concert at the Open House. Last year's winner was New Jersey native Chelsea Pedano, who wowed the judges with her rendition of "The Girl in 14-G." Gabriel Lopez won the competition in 2010. Of the videos submitted for consideration, Signature will select eight finalists to compete and perform.

Eric Schaeffer, Signature's Artistic Director stated, "Our Open House is always an all-day extravaganza celebrating our community – and the Signature Idol competition has surely been one of the day's highlights. It provides a wonderful platform for undiscovered talent that never ceases to amaze and astound the audience and judges."

Signature's annual Open House event will celebrate the very best in musical theater, drama, and fun on Saturday, August 4 from noon to 10:00pm. Free and open to the public, this special event is an entire day full of exciting performances, demonstrations, master classes, exhibits, a "concert on the plaza," and kids' activities offered throughout the Signature complex and on the Plaza. The entire schedule and list of performers for will be announced shortly.