Past Productions


The Ghosts of treasure island

Script by Eric Schmiedl
Music and Lyrics by Captain Bogg and Salty
Adapted from the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by Amanda Delheimer

April 10th - May 18th, 2010

"Adventure Stage Chicago has set sail with a wondrous show, and see it ye must." -Chicago Sun-Times

"If you’re looking for a musical with a little whimsy, adventure, spook and rock n’roll, take your pirate-obsessed kid, no matter the weather outside, to this show." -Time Out Chicago

"[The] able cast stays in constant motion. Even scene changes are boisterous events, with the bustle of sail-hoisting and barrel-tossing accompanied by a pirate rock band's chanteys." - Chicago Reader

"Full of adventure and seasoned with ghosts providing a moral lesson, this production is the perfect 90-minute romp." -centerstagechicago

"A perfect afternoon of family entertainment...well worth your time and money." -steadstylechicago

This rollicking new musical follows young cabin boy Jim Hawkins as he fights to survive on a mysterious island. Accompanied by the singing shenanigans of a raucous band of pirate ghosts, Jim races to find notorious Captain Flint's fabled treasure before his mutinous shipmates steal the fortune for themselves. Faced with danger at every turn, Jim persists on his quest armed with nothing but an old treasure map and an endless supply of courage.

Come sail the high seas with the crew of The Hispaniola in this rowdy adventure!

Click here to hear the first song of the show!

Recommended for ages 9 and up (4th thru 8th grades).

Education Matinees
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. April 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 30,
May 4, 12, 13, 18
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 8 & 9
For more information about booking school groups, click here.

Family Matinees
Saturdays 2:00 p.m. 
April 10 (Ice Cream Social after the show)
April 17 (Raffle Day - Every audience member is entered in a raffle)
April 24 (Performance is part of ASC's Spring Fling: A Pirate Party)
May 1 (Behind the Scenes Day - Get a VIP tour after the show)
Special Evening Performance: Friday May 7th at 7:00 p.m.
May 8 (Picture with a Pirate Day - Take photos with the cast)
May 15


Family Workshops
Before the performances at 1:00 on November 7th and December 5th
Adults can join their smaller companions in a succession of interactive activities designed to prepare kids for the themes inherent in the show they are about to see. Tickets are $5 - but Passport holders get in free!

Join the Conversation
ASC will be once again hosting a tween book discussion at Sulzer Regional Library!
Read the book and join us for the conversation. Each attendee will receive buy-one-get-one-free tickets to our production of The Ghosts of Treasure Island!
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
6:30-7:30pm
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago
Call 312.744.7616 x3 to register.

Learning Guide
Our Education Department produces a Learning Guide for all of our productions. This text is FULL of fun background information about the show, pre-show and post-show discussion questions, as well as art and language activities. While we primarily make it for our educators, we think parents should check it out as well. Click here to join the fun!