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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has died at 96

by Jeff Lunden

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals "Bye Bye Birdie," "Applause" and "Annie," died at his home in New York City on Thursday.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 9:03pm on May 16, 2025