Charles Strouse passes away at 96

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 Tony Award winner, penned scores for over 30 musicals, with 14 reaching Broadway. ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ marked his debut, but ‘Annie’, with its iconic anthem “Tomorrow,” became a global phenomenon. Beyond Broadway, Strouse composed for films like ‘Bon