Theater News

American Idol to Begin Ninth Season on January 12

FOX’s American Idol returns to the air on January 12.

As previously reported, Ellen DeGeneres will join returning judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi, and, Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth, Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain, and Mary J. Blige are among the stars who will participate as guest judges during the show’s audition process.

American Idol has featured such stage talents as Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, Frenchie Davis, Diana DeGarmo, Adam Lambert, Syesha Mercato, and Ruben Studdard in its previous seasons.