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American composer best known for creating some of Broadway's most beloved and enduring musical scores.Born in New York City, Strouse studied music at the Eastman School of Music and with luminaries like Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger. His career skyrocketed with the massive success of 'Bye Bye Birdie' (1960, Tony Award) and cemented his legacy with the global phenomenon 'Annie' (1977, Tony Award). He composed numerous other musicals, film scores, and popular songs over a prolific six-decad...