Local Television Network Hosting Talent Show

MSG Varsity is looking for the most talented singers and dancers in the tri-state area to compete on Season 2 of “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show.”  Open to all high school students throughout Cablevision’s New York, New Jersey and Connecticut service area, students can submit auditions online at www.msgvarsitytalentshow.com, starting today through January 6, 2012.  The competition includes four categories -- male vocalist, female vocalist, vocal ensemble and dance ensemble.

New this year, MSG Varsity will host a live audition for individual male and female vocalists on Saturday, December 10 at SUNY College in Old Westbury, NY.  Individual vocalists who want a live audition experience and the chance to be on television can get more information and reserve their audition time by logging onto www.msgvarsitytalentshow.com.  Reservations for morning and afternoon sessions are first come, first served. 

“The tri-state area is home to many talented high school students and we are thrilled to showcase some of the best on ‘MSG Varsity’s Talent Show,’” said Theresa Chillianis, General Manager, MSG Varsity. “With so many tremendous acts, it’s not going to be easy to select only 32 for this season.” 

From the pool of online submissions and live auditions, a total of 32 acts (eight acts in each of the four categories) will be chosen by a panel of experts to perform on “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show.”   Each week during “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show,” fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performances, and one Talent Show Champion will be named in each of the four categories. 

Jared Cotter, a 2007 “American Idol” semifinalist, will return as host of the program for the second year. This weekly series will begin airing in April 2012 on MSG Varsity, Cablevision’s iO TV (Channel 14).  For more information, rules and submission guidelines for “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show,” visit www.msgvarsitytalentshow.com.