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Charles Strouse (born June 7, 1928) is an American composer and lyricist best known for writing the music to such Broadway musicals as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie . Life and career. Strouse was born in New York City, to Jewish parents, Ethel (née Newman) and Ira Strouse, who worked in the tobacco business.
Learn about the life and career of Charles Strouse, a three-time Tony Award winner and a two–time Grammy and Emmy Award winning American composer and lyricist. He is best known for his musicals Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, and Bonnie & Clyde, as well as his theme song for All in the Family.
Learn about Charles Strouse, the composer of over 30 stage musicals, including Annie, Bye Bye Birdie and Applause. Find out his biography, awards, songs and contact information.
Charles Strouse: The fact that it was an interracial love story meant nothing to me. I had known young black women in my life. Interviewer: What did it mean to the audience?
Charles Strouse was born in New York City on June 7, 1928. He began taking piano lessons at the age of ten and at age 15 he entered the Eastman School of Music. After graduating in 1947, he won two scholarships to Tanglewood, where he studied under Aaron Copland and had his pieces played by the orchestra.
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Learn about the life and career of Charles Strouse, a composer who wrote musicals such as \"Bye Bye Birdie\", \"Annie\" and \"Rags\". Find out his awards, collaborations, influences and other projects.
Learn about the life and career of Charles Strouse, a composer of stage and film musicals, including Bye, Bye Birdie, Annie, and Applause. Find out his awards, influences, and legacy in the American musical theatre.
