Charles Strouse's Big Scores, From 'Annie' To 'Birdie' The Tony Award-winning composer created the music and lyrics for more than a dozen stage hits, including Annie, Applause and Bye Bye Birdie.
Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse created the music and lyrics for more than a dozen stage hits, including Annie, Applause and Bye Bye Birdie. He also composed the film score for Bonnie and Clyde and the theme song for All in the Family.
This interview was originally broadcast on Jan. 3, 1994.