Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96
Three-time Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Charles Strouse, whose work included “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie” died Thursday. He was 96. The news was confirmed by the New York Times by Jim Byk, a spokesman for the family. Strouse had written scores for over 30 musicals, 14 of which were on Broadway. His first Broadway […]