Charles Strouse News

Yes, she sings it. And if you've never heard her sing it as a full-fledged, poised, articulate, sexy and self-effacingly humorous adult then you haven't really heard her sing it yet.

This September, Charles Strouse's year-long 80th birthday celebration continues in the United Kingdom. Following tributes at venues ranging from New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Paley Center for Media, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, Chicago's Theatre Building and Washington DC's The Library of Congress and The Kennedy Center, Strouse will cross the Atlantic where he will celebrate his 80th birthday, his 50 years of composing for the theatre, film and television and the release of his new book, Put On a Happy Face - A Broadway Memoir.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces new casting for Broadway: Three Generations, a three act evening featuring condensed versions of Girl Crazy, Bye Bye Birdie, and Side Show.

The ASCAP Foundation will present this year's New York Musical Theatre Festival's Educational Series at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd. The Educational Series provides an opportunity for audience members and aspiring theater artists to learn directly from industry professionals. All seminars are free of charge and made possible through the generous support of The ASCAP Foundation's Irving Caesar Trust.

The New York Pops will open its 26th season at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 17 at 8:00PM.

On Thursday August 8th Camp Broadway, Broadway's Original Summer Camp, hosts legendary composer Charles Strouse for a Masterclass on Annie and Bye, Bye Birdie. Kids ages 6 - 10 are able to participate for Annie and kids ages 10 - 16 for Bye Bye Birdie. The class will take place at Chelsea Studios (151 W 26th Street).

JASON GRAAE performs GRAAE'S ANATOMY on July 30 and 31 @ CARAMOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL at 8:30 Pm with Music Director, ALEX RYBECK. He just won his 4th New York Bistro Award for his solo show, 'Graae's Anatomy Broadway performer and nightclub star Jason Graae, whose acclaimed cabaret performances have delighted audiences in New York and Los Angeles, returns to CARAMOOR with his latest show, GRAAE'S ANATOMY, for two evenings of delightful and wildly mischievous performances of Broadway standards, pop hits, and specialty numbers.

Camp Broadway®, Broadway's Original Summer Camp, hosts legendary composer Charles Strouse, Anthony Rapp and Tony Award Winner Lin Manuel Miranda in a Camp Broadway Family Finale.

Despite a few stumbles, North Shore Music Theatre's trip back to the '50s shakes, rattles and rolls in nostalgic good humor

Showtunes! Theatre Company has announced its 2008-2009 season.

Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse will be at Theatre Building Chicago (1225 W. Belmont Ave.) to discuss his new book PUT ON A HAPPY FACE: A BROADWAY MEMOIR with Theatre Building Chicago Artistic Director, John Sparks.

Reagle Players of Waltham, Mass., present a sparkling 'Annie' with the help of jovial direction, a strong cast, and an inspired performance by Sally Struthers as Miss Hannigan

On July 10th, Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center hosted Legendary Broadway/film/TV composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie, 'All in the Family,' Bonnie & Clyde) at the piano in conversation with columnist and author Steven Suskin (Playbill, Variety, Second Act Trouble).

Return to a simpler time with BYE BYE BIRDIE, the ultimate feel good musical, when it lands on the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) main stage.

JASON GRAAE performs GRAAE'S ANATOMY on July 30 and 31 @ CARAMOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL at 8:30 Pm with Music Director, ALEX RYBECK. He just won his 4th New York Bistro Award for his solo show, 'Graae's Anatomy Broadway performer and nightclub star Jason Graae, whose acclaimed cabaret performances have delighted audiences in New York and Los Angeles, returns to CARAMOOR with his latest show, GRAAE'S ANATOMY, for two evenings of delightful and wildly mischievous performances of Broadway standards, pop hits, and specialty numbers.

Barnes and Noble presents their July schedule of special events.

With [title of show] completing the journey from Off-Broadway to Broadway this week, The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is proud to announce that it has acquired the stock and amateur rights to this hit musical written by Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics), and Hunter Bell (book). In addition to licensing the musical through R&H Theatricals, the Organization will represent Bowen's score through its music publishing division, Williamson Music.

Barnes and Noble LIVE AT LINCOLN presents Tony Award-winning composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie and more, Charles Strouse (Put on a Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir) at the piano with host Steven Suskin and special musical guest Christine Ebersole on Thursday, July 10, 5:30pm. There will be a conversation, musical performance, and book signing.

Legendary Composer talks about his career, his work and his upcoming book.