News & Stories Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has died at 96 Jeff Lunden May 16, 2025 / 1:53 pm Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals "Bye Bye Birdie," "Applause" and "Annie," died at his home in New York City on Thursday. Why you can trust KUOW