Li’l Abner is a satirical musical comedy based on Al Capp’s popular comic strip, set in the rural town of Dogpatch, USA. The story follows the carefree and strong but dim-witted Li’l Abner, who spends his days avoiding marriage, much to the frustration of his longtime sweetheart, Daisy Mae. Their quiet hillbilly town is thrown into chaos when the U.S. government declares Dogpatch "the most unnecessary town in America" and plans to turn it into a nuclear test site.

To save their home, the citizens of Dogpatch—including the scheming Marryin’ Sam and the fearsome Mammy Yokum—must prove the town has value. Their hopes rest on a potion created by local scientist Mammy Yokum that turns weaklings into muscle-bound men, catching the attention of unscrupulous businessmen. As mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and political corruption unfold, Li’l Abner must finally step up and embrace his heroic side. Filled with toe-tapping songs like Jubilation T. Cornpone and Namely You, Li’l Abner is a colorful, fast-paced musical that blends romance, humor, and social satire in a uniquely American tale.