Fanny: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Fanny revolves around a young woman named Fanny and a sailor named Marius. When Marius is torn between his desire for adventure at sea and his feelings for Fanny, their budding relationship is challenged. And things complicate further when Fanny discovers she is pregnant after Marius’s departure. Fanny is an exploration of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one’s dreams.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1954)
Cast Size: 25+
Setting: 1920s, 1930s / France (Marseille)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Harold Rome
Book: S.N. Behrman, Joshua Logan
Based on: The Triology of Marcel Pagnol
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1954)➝
Licensing
Fanny is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1950s, Dramatic, Golden Age, Large Cast, One-Word, Romantic
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026