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Charles Strouse

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American composer and lyricist (1928–2025)

Person · Open Library

Born
1928
Died
2025
Works
46

Top works

  • Bye bye Birdie
  • All American
  • אנני
  • Complete country music collection
  • Applause

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1928-06-07
Active to
2025-05-15
composerlyricistmusical

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Charles Strouse (born June 7, 1928) is a three-time Tony Award-winning American composer and lyricist. Strouse was born and raised in New York City, the son of Ira and Ethel (Newman) Strouse. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Strouse studied under David Diamond, Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger. Strouse's first Broadway musical was the 1960 hit Bye Bye Birdie, with lyrics by Lee Adams, who would become his long time collaborator. Strouse won his first Tony Award for best score for th

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Louis
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Upper West Side
Place of death
Manhattan
Occupation
lyricist
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Student of
Nadia Boulanger
Eye colour
blue
Image
Charles Strouse photograph.jpg
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date of birth
1928-06-07
start of work period
1959-00-00
ethnic group
Jewish people
writing language
English language
date of death
2025-05-15
end of work period
2011-00-00
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