Broadway Composer Charles Strouse, Creator of Iconic Musicals, Dies at 96

Charles Strouse, famous for composing hit musicals like 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie', has passed away at age 96 in New York City.

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Charles Strouse, the Broadway composer of the musical ‘Annie,’ dies at 96

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Charles Strouse, a renowned Broadway composer known for classics such as 'Annie', 'Bye Bye Birdie', and 'Applause', died at 96. Throughout his 50-year career, Strouse wrote over a dozen Broadway musicals, TV scores, and film music, contributing significantly to American musical theater. His works included hits like 'Tomorrow' and 'Put on a Happy Face', showcasing his talent for crafting memorable melodies. Strouse's legacy endures through countless adaptations and productions of his musicals, as well as through his role as a mentor in the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop. He is survived by four children and eight grandchildren.

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: Charles Strouse was best known for composing the musicals 'Annie', 'Bye Bye Birdie', and 'Applause'.
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: Charles Strouse had a career spanning more than 50 years during which he wrote over a dozen Broadway musicals, as well as scores for TV and films, including the theme song for the sitcom 'All in the Family'.
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: Charles Strouse won three Tony Awards for his work in Broadway musicals.
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: Strouse's legacy endures not only through his popular musicals and iconic songs but also through his mentorship role in the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop, supporting new generations of musical theatre composers.
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: Charles Strouse is survived by his four children and eight grandchildren.
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