"Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical" tells the story of Pippi, an unconventional and independent young girl who lives by her own rules in a ramshackle house with her horse and monkey, while her father is lost at sea. The musical adaptation follows Pippi's adventures as she befriends Tommy and Annika, confounds authorities, and embraces her unique spirit, often clashing with the adults in town who want her to conform. The story highlights themes of freedom, imagination, and the joy of being true to oneself.