Who will be Orland Township's Next Senior American Idol?

Join Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees for an evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment as twelve local seniors vie for the title of 2019 Orland Township Senior American Idol.

Modeled after the popular television show “American Idol”, the twelve contestants will perform a song of their choice, hoping to move on to the next round. Contestants receiving the highest scores will advance to the next round. Scores are determined by a combination of points from a panel of local celebrity judges, audience vote and ballot box totals. Each contestant will have a ballot box set up and audience members are encouraged to fill the boxes of their favorite singer with money. All ballot box money is donated to the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation.

Local celebrity judges include local radio personality Rich Renik and entertainer James Libera. The evening will also include a performance by 2018 Senior American Idol winner Phil Orsi.

“With twelve of the Township’s talented singing seniors performing at this year’s competition, the evening promises to be very entertaining,” said Supervisor O’Grady. “I invite residents to attend and help their favorite singer advance to the final round and possibly be named this year’s Orland Township Senior American Idol!”

Orland Township Senior American Idol competition will take place on Thursday, May 9 at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park. Doors open at 4:30p p.m., dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the singing competition following dinner. Tickets are $30 and include a plated dinner and cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the Orland Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park. No ticket sales at the door – all tickets must be purchased in advance.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation.