News & Stories Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has died at 96 Jeff Lunden May 16, 2025 / 1:53 pm Play AudioPlaying4 mins left 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