SummerTide Theatre players returned to Gulf Shores this spring for the 10th year; University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance students perform “Jubilee- Songs of and about Alabama” through June 28 at the George C. Mayer Performing Arts Center, 2022 West Second St., Gulf Shores.

The high-energy show includes songs dealing with the state of, or places in, Alabama. Four men, four women, a pianist, drummer and guitarist light up the stage with a variety of song and dance numbers.

“On Mobile Bay” features the four, male players pushing notes into beautiful harmony, while “Down Around Birmingham highlights Michael Luwoye on electric guitar. “When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam'” is performed by Drey Mitchell, “When I Left the State of Georgia” by Will Travis and “Ain't Alabama Good Enough for You, Sue?” by Will Erwin and Kiley Gipson.

“Tuscaloosa Moon” showcases the vocal talents of Sarah Kathryn Bonds; “Gulf Coast Blues” is sung by Jessica Berzack; “I'm Alabama Bound” brings a bluesy rendition by Rachel Baber; and “Alma Mater” features Kiley Gipson, along with the rest of the company as they don University of Alabama T-shirts and pom-poms.

Other tunes include “Stars Fell on Alabama,” “Alabama Jubilee,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” along with a rhythmic performance of “Boys, Barely Move” by the men.

The audience enjoyed instrumentals and accompaniment by Raphael Crystal, musical director and pianist, and Cooper Kennard, percussionist.

Director Edmond Williams noted that, “we have devised this show with songs about Alabama to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SummerTide Theatre.”

The musical, conceived by Williams, Crystal and Stacy Alley, choreographer, comes to life nightly at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 adults, $15 children by calling 251-968-6721.

if you go:

SummerTide Theatre presents “Jubilee- Songs of and about Alabama”

8 p.m., through-June 28

$20 adults, $15 children, group rate available

George C. Mayer Performing Arts Center, 2022 West 2nd St., Gulf Shores

A musical showcasing Alabama’s Rich Musical Heritage

Call 251-968-6721.

Upcoming performances of UAT&D include:

Book of Days: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre: Oct. 1-4

Seven Guitars: Oct. 7-13

Dance Alabama!:Nov. 5-8

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson: Nov. 11-17

The School for Lies: Nov 18-24

Dance Collection: Nov. 22

For more, visit www.theatre.au.edu, email theatre.dance@ua.edu, or call 205-348-3400.