Treasure Island tells the story of young Jim Hawkins and his adventures with seafaring brigands such as Long John Silver through action sequences as well as dialogue. "I've always wanted to do an action play. I realized it was something missing on Broadway," said Barry, whose fight-directing credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Evil Dead the Musical. "All the fights really further the story and develop the characters."
Designed by Tony Straiges Enchanted April, Sunday in the Park With George, the Treasure Island set will consist mainly of four rolling, interlocking platforms, accessorized with maritime elements such as barrels and ropes. The production also will incorporate music in the form of traditional sea shanties, sung by a cast of 14.