He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

Three-time Tony Award winner Charles Strouse composed the music for such classics as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause.

In an interview with the Tribune in 2011, Strouse was asked if he had any idea that the Broadway show would be such a hit.

Annie is a charming classic musical at the Dolby Theatre through May 18th.  This touring production of Annie has a fantastic ...

Chronicling the Depression-era adventures of the celebrated comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, the musical featured lyrics by Martin Charnin and a book by Thomas Meehan. It starred Andrea ...