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Charles Strouse, Tony-Winning Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96
He’s known for such songs as “Tomorrow,” “It's the Hard Knock Life,” “Put on a Happy Face” and the ‘All in the Family’ theme ...
Broadway composer Charles Strouse dead at 96
In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Strouse wrote more than a dozen Broadway musicals, as well as film scores and ...
Charles Strouse, Award-Winning Composer Behind 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Dies at 96
Charles Strouse, the decorated composer behind such Broadway-turned-Hollywood hit musicals as "Annie" and "Bye Bye Birdie," ...
Charles Strouse, composer of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and ‘Annie,’ dies at 96
His opening theme for the groundbreaking sitcom “All in the Family” also became part of the American musical canon.
Charles Strouse, “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie” Composer, Dead at 96
The prolific writer's work included musical standards like "Tomorrow," "Put On a Happy Face" and the theme song from the CBS ...
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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96
Broadway composer Charles Strouse in New York City in 2011. Strouse died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 96.
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Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96
The composer Charles Strouse in 2002. His Broadway hits included ... as well as eight grandchildren. His wife, Barbara Siman, a choreographer, died in 2023 after 61 years of marriage.