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Based on the trilogy of novels Marius, Fanny and Cesar by Marcel Pagnol

Original Replacement

Original Cast

(Applause Books)

Arab Rug Seller

Oyster Fancier

Arab Singer (u/s)

Colonial Soldier

Moroccan Drummer

(a ferryboat captain)

Lace Vendor

Aerialist

Nanette

(friend of Fanny)

Priest

Fish-stall Woman

Maid

Fishwife (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Tom Gleason

1st Sailor

Ensemble/Other Roles

Garage Owner

M. Brun (u/s)

The Admiral (u/s)

(Applause Books)

Maori Vendor

(daughter of Honorine)

(friend of Fanny)

Butler

Marie

(friend of Fanny)

Carolyn Maye

Mimi

(friend of Fanny)

Don McHenry

M. Brun

(customs inspector recently returned from Paris)

Second Mate

(proprietor of cafe on waterfront)

(Fanny's mother, a fish-stall keeper)

Gerald Price

The Admiral

(an eccentric waterfront character)

Nun

An Arab

Claudette

(twin sister of Claudine, friend of Fanny)

Tani Seitz

Claudine

Ensemble/Other Roles

Trained Seal

(twin sister of Claudette, friend of Fanny)

Walter Slezak

Panisse

(wealthy sailmaker)

Dolores Smith

Arab Dancing Girl (u/s)

Charles

Pony

(son of Cesar)

Sailmaker

Pony Trainer

Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.

Fanny awards and nominations
Year	Ceremony	Category	Nominee
1955	Tony Awards	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical	Walter Slezak

Production Team

Ernest Adler Make-Up Designer

Hair Designer

Alvin Colt Costume Designer

Lehman Engel Musical Director

Philip J. Lang Orchestrator

Joshua Logan Director

Jo Mielziner Scenic Designer

Lighting Designer

Helen Tamiris Choreographer

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