His Broadway hits included “Annie,” with lyrics by Martin Charnin, and “Bye Bye Birdie,” with lyrics by Lee Adams.Credit...Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times Supported by By Margalit ...

NEW YORK — Charles Strouse, the three-time Tony Award winner and Broadway master melody-maker who composed the music for “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause,” died Thursday.

Charles Strouse, the celebrated composer behind Broadway hits like ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’, has died at 96. His family confirmed the news to The New York Times. Strouse, a three-time ...

NEW YORK — Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as “Annie,” “Bye Bye ...

was Broadway royalty – a three-time Tony winner for Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie. He also won two Grammys (as both composer and producer) for the Annie cast album and a Primetime Emmy for ...

whose work included “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Thursday. He was 96. The news was confirmed to the New York Times by Jim Byk, a spokesman for the family. Strouse had written scores ...

including “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” captured essential elements of American culture. Here are five of his most memorable songs. By Elisabeth Vincentelli “Bye Bye Birdie” and ...

Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway's industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as "Annie," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause ...