Charles Strouse

Charles Strouse
Strouse in 2013
Background information
Born(1928-06-07)June 7, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2025(2025-05-15) (aged 96)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
  • Broadway musical
  • opera
Occupations
  • Composer
  • lyricist
Years active1952–2011
Spouse
Barbara Siman
(m. 1962; died 2023)

Charles Louis Strouse (June 7, 1928 – May 15, 2025) was an American composer and lyricist best known for writing the music to the Broadway musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie.