"The Gingerbread Man" is a popular children's play based on the classic fairy tale. It tells the story of a gingerbread cookie that comes to life and escapes from the baker and various other characters, including a cow, a horse, and a fox. The play emphasizes themes of adventure, cleverness, and the importance of being cautious. As the Gingerbread Man runs away, he boasts about his speed, singing the famous line, "Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!" The story culminates in a clever twist when the fox tricks the Gingerbread Man, teaching a valuable lesson about trust and awareness.