The Expect Excellence Music Department is cranking up the volume once again with the return of its crowd-favorite rock production, Dream On – A Tribute to Classic Rock, set for a three-night run June 26-28 at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center.

This summer's original production features a fresh 24-song setlist packed with legendary rock anthems from the 1970s through the 1990s. From Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" to Van Halen's "Jump," the two-hour performance promises an electric night of nostalgia, air guitars and sing-along moments.

Music Director Caleb Pittman said the high-energy show captures the spirit of the golden era of rock with a community-driven cast of about 40 performers. Rehearsals have been intensive, he said, as the team works to bring rock classics to life with accuracy and passion.

"This show is just a blast," Pittman said in a news release. "The talent of our community is insane, and to see them performing some of the greatest songs of all time - live, is an experience no one should miss."
Among Pittman's favorites in this year's set is the technically demanding "Tom Sawyer" by Rush.

"It is a very complex song with constant time changes and technical instrumental elements," he said. He welcomed the challenges this song presented, adding "It's a song that you know from the very first note, so you better nail it!"

General admission tickets are just $15, making it a budget-friendly night out for music lovers of all ages. Tickets are available now at www.orangebeachal.gov/performingarts under "City of Orange Beach Expect Excellence Performing Arts Presents: Dream On – Summer 2025."

The Orange Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 23908 Canal Road on the east side of the Orange Beach Middle/High School campus. The box office is open weekdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and can be reached at (251) 923-0043.