Events - Recent

With a lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly’s Last Jam), a book by Bob Martin and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw (both of The Drowsy Chaperone), Strouse’s new musical, Minsky’s, will play The Ahmanson in Los Angeles January 21 - March 1, 2009. Minsky’s is a big, racy, new musical comedy set in the Prohibition Era New York City, recalling the free-spirited time of early showbiz comedians, con men, sexy chorus girls, hot music and dancing.

Saturday November 15th, 2008 8:15 p.m.
The JCC Detroit, 57th Annual Book Fair
D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building, West Bloomfield
6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI

Join Charles Strouse at the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse will sign copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir. For more information or to order tickets, please call the Book Fair office at 248.432.5467 or e-mail fbates@jccdet.org. Visit http://register.jccdet.org/category.aspx?catid=23

Thursday November 13th, 2008 7:30 p.m.
MJCC Atlanta 17th Annual Book Festival
MJCCA Zaban Park
5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody GA

Join Charles Strouse at the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse will sign copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir. For 16 successful years, the Book Festival of the MJCCA has provided our community with a literary extravaganza featuring an exciting lineup of the year’s most exceptional authors. From history to mystery, fiction to fact, politics to religion, and humor to political satire, the Book Festival has something to satisfy every age and interest. For more information, visit http://www.atlantajcc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=SE-BF08&category=SpecialEvents

Monday November 10th, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Mandel JCC Festival of Jewish Books & Authors
26001 South Woodland Road, Beachwood, OH

Join Charles Strouse at the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse will sign copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir. For more information, visit http://www.clevejcc.org/BookFestival.asp

Sunday November 9th, 2008 7:30 p.m.
JCCGW 39th Annual Book Festival
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland

Join Charles Strouse at the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse will sign copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir. Other participating authors at the event include New York Times best sellers Thomas Friedman and Jeffrey Zaslow, former governor of Vermont Madeleine Kunin and Today Show travel editor. For more information, visit http://www.jccgw.org/bookfestival/home.htm Wednesday, November 5th, 2008, 7:00-9:15PM
American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Award for Excellence presented to Charles Strouse
The Plaza Hotel, NYC

By unanimous choice of their Board of Directors, The American Friends of Rabin Medical Center will present Charles Strouse with the 2008 Award for Excellence citing his commitment to the betterment of the city of New York, the United States, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel. The award will be presented by Master of Ceremonies for the evening, CNN’s Larry King. Strouse follows in the footsteps of previeous distinguished award winners including Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson, and Joseph Stein. The Honorary Chairs of the event are Tovah Feldshuh, Ambassador Dan Gillerman, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Senator Joseph Lieberman, Ambassador Salai Meridor, Ambassador Asaf Shariv, and Mortimer Zuckerman. For more information vist http://www.afrmc.org/.

Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
An Evening With Charles Strouse
Hickory Stick Bookshop
2 Greenhill Road, Washington Depot, CT

Charles Strouse took to the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse signed copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir.

October 2 - 5, 2008
Broadway: Three Generations
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.

Reopening the renovated Eisenhower Theater, "Broadway: Three Generations" is a three-act evening featuring condensed versions of Girl Crazy, Strouse's Bye Bye Birdie and Side Show. Directed by Lonny Price, the evening tracked the development of the Broadway musical over three overlapping generations of composers. The Bye Bye Birdie segment of the evening featured Brooks Ashmanskasas Albert Peterson, Lisa Brescia as Mrs. MacAfee, Ned Eisenberg as Harry MacAfee, Randy Graff as Mae Peterson, Leslie Kritzer as Rose Alvarez, Laura Osnes as Kim MacAfee, James Snyder as Conrad Birdie and Bobby Steggert as Hugo.Thursday, October 2, 2008,
A Lot of Livin' to Do: Up Close and Personal with Charles Strouse
Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center, New York

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)'s Educational Series presented Strouse in conversation with ASCAP’s Michael Kerker. In addition to the interview, the event featured musical performances by Karen Ziemba, Karen Mason and Jonathan Rayson and a special guest appearance by Strsoue's Minsky's lyricist Susan Birkenhead.

	ASCAP's MICHAEL KERKER with CHARLES STROUSE. Photo by The ASCAP Foundation
	KAREN MASON sings "Once Upon a Time." Photo by Rebecca Altman. Photo by The ASCAP Foundation
	KAREN ZIEMBA sings "Home" from Minsky's as Michael Kerker looks on. Photo by The ASCAP Foundation
	CHARLES STROUSE and his Minsky's lyricist, SUSAN BIRKENHEAD. Photo by The ASCAP Foundation

Friday, September 26, 2008
Charles Strouse on “Theater Talk,” Thirteen WNET/CUNY TV (Part #2 of 2)

Charles Strouse returned to the "Theater Talk" Steinway grand for part 2 of his interview with The New YorkPost's Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins. Strouse performed more of his well-known tunes, including "Easy Street," "NYC," and "Tomorrow" from the smash hit Annie.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at 3:00PM
Elaine Paige's "Spotlight On..." Charles Strouse
Shaw Theatre, 100-110 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2AJ, UK

The spotlight fell on Strouse who was interviewed by guest host, Edward Seckerson, opera critic of The Independent, in celebration of Strouse's 80th birthday and the publication of his memoir.

Monday, September 22, 2008, 7:45PM curtain
Charles Strouse visits the UK Annie tour
The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, UK

Charles Strouse visited with the UK touring production of one of his most popular productions. Before and after the performance, Strouse met Ruth Madoc (Miss Hannigan) and the company as well as members of the British press. The BBC Radio Gloucester was on hand to capture the occasion.

Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1:00PM
Meet Charles Strouse at London, Dress Circle Showbiz Shop
Dress Circle, 57-59 Monmouth Street, London, UK

Strouse made an appearance at London’s favorite Showbiz memorabilia shop where he met with fans and signed copies his new book. For more information, visit www.dresscircle.co.uk.

	CHARLES STROUSE at London's Dress Circle showbiz shop, September 20, 2008. Photo by Ry Tan.
	CHARLES STROUSE with Executive Producer of Strouse, IP, CAROLYN ROSSI COPELAND at London's Dress Circle showbiz shop, September 20, 2008. Photo by Ry Tan.
	CHARLES STROUSE meets fans at London's Dress Circle showbiz shop, September 20, 2008. Photo by Ry Tan.

Friday, September 19, 2008
BBC Concert: Charles Strouse’s UK Birthday celebration
The Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London, EC4V 3DB UK

This live concert featuring Paul Nicholas (Barnum, Charlie Girl), Bonnie Langford (Chicago, Sweet Charity), Rosemary Ashe (Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera) and Jacinta Whyte (My Left Foot) and Martin Yates conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra, celebrated the music of Charles Strouse. This event aired aired live on BBC Radio 2 on their popular “Friday Night is Music Night” program in the UK.

Listen to hear BBC Concert: Charles Strouse’s UK Birthday Celebration - Part 1
Listen to hear BBC Concert: Charles Strouse’s UK Birthday Celebration - Part 2

	CHARLES STROUSE and young artists from the Sylvia Young Theatre School
	CHARLES STROUSE performs "Tomorrow" with the BBC Orchestra
	ROSEMARY ASHE, CHARLES STROUSE and and young artists from the Sylvia Young Theatre School

Friday, September 19, 2008
Charles Strouse on “Theater Talk,” Thirteen WNET/CUNY TV (Part #1 of 2)

The New York Post's Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins sat down with Charles Strouse to discuss his 50 year career composing for the theatre as well as his new memoir, Put On A Happy Face. In this first part of a two part interview, Strouse performed "Put on a Happy Face" from his breakthrough hit Bye Bye Birdie, and the beautiful "I Want to Be With You" from Golden Boy. He also plays and sings some of the earlier, lesser known tunes that helped establish him as one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in the history of the musical theater.

Thursday, September 18, 2008
Charles Strouse at Mercury Musical Developments

Strouse addressed the UK’s musical theatre writers of tomorrow at MMD, the home of new musical theatre writing in the UK. MMD was established in 1992 to nurture and encourage writers and composers of musical theatre and to initiate and develop new work for the UK and international stage.

Listen to Charles Strouse at Mercury Musical Developments, London, UK, 9/18/08 - Part 1
Listen to hear Charles Strouse at Mercury Musical Developments, London, UK, 9/18/08 - Part 2

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Charles Strouse reads selection from “Put On a Happy Face” at London, Dress Circle Showbiz Shop
Dress Circle, 57-59 Monmouth Street, London, UK

Strouse made an appearance at London’s favorite Showbiz memorabilia shop where he met with fans and read selections from his new book, Put On A Happy Face - A Broadway Memoir.

CHARLES STROUSE with MELANIE TRANTER fo London's Dress Circle Showbiz Shop.

Sunday, September 14, 2008, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Broadway on Broadway
Times Square, NYC

Charles Strouse and collaborator Lee Adams wrote special material for the 17th Annual the 17th annual Broadway on Broadway concert in Times Square. Performed by two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth (and alumni of Strouse's musical Mayor), Strouse made a special guest appearance accompanying Neuwirth at the piano. Hosted by Monty Python's Spamalot's Drew Lachey, other Broadway stars appearing on the bill included Stephen Bogardus (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) Kerry Butler (Xanadu), Tevin Campbell (Hairspray), Carolee Carmello (Mamma Mia!), Jeffry Denman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Kerry Ellis (Wicked), Bailey Hanks (Legally Blonde), Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu), Beth Leavel (Young Frankenstein), Hunter Parrish (Spring Awakening), Kerry O'Malley (Irving Berlin's White Christmas), Tony Roberts (Xanadu), Tom Wopat (Chicago) and Ace Young (Grease).

CHARLES STROUSE and BEBE NEUWIRTH at The 17th Annual "Broadway on Broadway," Sunday, September 14, 2008. Photo by Walter McBride

Monday, September 8th, 2008
Charles Strouse Rings the NASDAQ Closing Bell
NASDAQ, 4 Times Square, New York

In celebration of Strouse's 80th birthday celebration, his 50 years of contributing to the American Popular Songbook and his new memoir Put On A Happy Face, NASDAQ invited Charles Strouse to ring the closing bell in Times Square.

In celebration of his 80th birthday and 50 years of contributing to America's popular songbook, NASDAQ invited Strouse to ring their closing bell in Times Square on Monday, September 8th.
	NASDAQ welcomes Charles Strouse. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)
	CHARLES STROUSE rings the NASDAQ closing bell. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)
	CHARLES STROUSE at NASDAQ. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)
	CHARLES STROUSE at NASDAQ. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)
	CHARLES STROUSE at NASDAQ. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)
	CHARLES STROUSE at NASDAQ. (photo by Rob Tannenbaum)

Friday, September 5th, 2008
An Evening With Charles Strouse Hosted by In The Heights' Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Drama Bookshop, 250 West 40th Street, New York

Audience Rewards and The Drama Bookshop hosted an exclusive discussion and book signing with Charles Strouse, with very special guest interviewer Lin-Manuel Miranda, at 5:00PM, Friday, September 5th, at the Drama Bookshop. The Tony-winning songwriter Miranda, lead an hour-long discussion with the three-time Tony-winning songwriter Charles Strouse, composer of American classics such as Annie and Bye Bye Birdie. Miranda focused the discussion on Strouse’s career and new book Put on a Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir. The discussion was followed by a book signing.

When interviewing Strouse before an audience at The Drama Bookshop, Miranda mentioned that one of his earliest theatre experiences was playing the title role in a school production of Bye Bye Birdie. When he mentioned that he was impressed with Strouse's use of Latin rhythms in "A Lot of Livin' To Do," it inspired an impromptu performance of the song by the two Tony Award winning composers.
	CHARLES STROUSE & LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
	LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
	LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA and CHARLES STROUSE sing "A Lotta Livin' To Do" from Bye Bye Birdie
	CAROLYN ROSSI COPELAND (Executive Producer of Strouse IP ), SUSAN BIRKENHEAD (collaborating as with Strouse as lyricist of the upcoming Minsky's), Strouse's wife BARBARA SIMAN and CHARLE STROUSE
	STROUSE signs a book for a young fan at The Drama Bookshop.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 at 8:00PM
An Evening With Charles Strouse
BookHampton, Amagansett, NY

Charles Strouse offered a front-row seat to the creation of some of America’s best-loved musicals as he played, sang and shared amusing anecdotes from his newly reased memoir. Presented by The Bookstore, Strouse signed copies of his book following his talkback.

Wednesday, August 13th, 6:00PM
An evening with Charles Strouse
Lenox Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox, MA

Charles Strouse took the piano for an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse signed copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir.

August 4 – 8, 2008
Camp Broadway® salutes Charles Strouse
Haft Auditorium, F.I.T., New York, NY

Broadway’s original summer camp, saluted legendary composer Charles Strouse in its second 5-day session culminating in a showcase presentation featuring excerpts from the musical comedies Annie and Bye, Bye Birdie. Strouse was on hand to speak with the young cast of actors on August 7th and 8th.

Sunday, July 27th, 2008 at 1:00PM
An Afternoon With Charles Strouse
Book Cellar, 4736 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

From behind the piano, Charles Strouse shared an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse signed copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir.

Friday, July 25th, 2008 at 8:00PM
An Evening With Charles Strouse
Barnes & Noble, 55 Old Orchard Way, Skoke IL

From behind the piano, Charles Strouse shared an evening of songs and anecdotes from his 50 year career in theatre, film and television. Following the performance, Strouse signed copies of his new book, Put On A Happy Face: A Broadway Memoir.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Hal Leonard Publishing: National Joy of Singing Convention
Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center, Waukesha, WI

The world’s largest music print publisher brought together over 1,000 music educators from around the country to honor Charles Strouse in celebration of 80 years of great American music. At this event, three new choral works by Charles Strouse premiered.

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 at 1:00-3:00PM
Meet Charles Strouse at Musical Theatre Writers Workshop.
Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago IL

Charles Strouse was at Theatre Building Chicago (1225 W. Belmont Ave.) to discuss his new book with Theatre Building Chicago Artistic Director, John Sparks. After the event, Strouse signed books and met with audience members.

July 14-18, 2008
Camp Broadway® salutes Charles Strouse
Haft Auditorium, F.I.T., New York

Broadway’s original summer camp, presented a salute to legendary composer Charles Strouse its first of two 5-day sessions. In celebration of Strouse's 80th birthday, the workshop culminated in a showcase presentation featuring excerpts from the musical comedies Annie and Bye, Bye Birdie. Strouse was on hand to speak with the young cast of actors on July 17th and 18th

July 10, 2008 at 5:30
Charles Strouse in conversation with Ken Bloom, with special guest Christine Ebersole
Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center, New York

Author Steven Suskin interviewed Charles Strouse at the piano as he shared backstage anecdotes from his new memoir and performed some of the music he has contributed to the American popular songbook over his sixty year career. The event also included a special guest perfromances by Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, who recently starred in the Encores! concert revival of Strouse's Applause.

	CHRISTINE EBERSOLE and CHARLES STROUSE celebrate the launch of Charles' new book at live performance/book-signing at Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Center, July 10, 2008. photo by H.E. Yhoman.
	CHARLES STROUSE celebrated the launch of his new book at live performance/book-signing at Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Center, July 10, 2008. photo by H.E. Yhoman.
	CHARLES STROUSE at the piano, author STEVEN SUSKIN and Tony Award winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE celebrated the launch of Charles' new book at live performance/book-signing at Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Center, July 10, 2008. photo by H.E. Yhoman.
	CHARLES STROUSE signs his new book for fans at at Barnes & Noble, July 10, 2008.
	CHARLES STROUSE & wife BARBARA SIMAN STROUSE sign books and greet fans at Barnes & Noble, July 10, 2008.
	CHRISTINE EBERSOLE & CHARLES STROUSE sign books and cds and greet fans at Barnes & Noble, July 10, 2008.

Monday, June 30th, 2008
42nd Street Moon presents “You’ve Got Possibilities: Celebrating Musicals of the 60’s”
The Alcazar Theatre, San Francisco, CA

42nd Street Moon began its 16th season of uncommon musicals with a gala concert celebrating the great musicals of the 1960s. The evening included a special 80th birthday salute to Strouse. In addition to Charles Strouse, special guest stars included alumni from Strouse musicals Andrea McArdle (Annie), Leland Palmer (Applause) and Susan Watson (Bye Bye Birdie). Other special guest stars included Klea Blackhurst and Nancy Dussault.

PRESS RELEASE, 5/20/08 - San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon Gala Celebrates Charles Strouse

Thursday, June 26 at 4:00PM
“Composing Pop & Broadway” Seminar
The Julliard School, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York

Part of a three-day annual workshop led by the esteemed choral conductor Judith Clurman, Strouse and fellow composers David Shire and Georgia Stitt discussed their works and careers in a panel discussion for choral musicians and students.

Monday. June 16th, 2008
Book release celebration for Charles Strouse new memoir, “Put On a Happy Face”
21 Club, New York

	Charles Strouse and friends celebrated the composers 80th birthday and the launch of his new book “Put On a Happy Face - Broadway Memoir.” Photo by Anita & Steve Shevett.
	MICHAEL FEINSTEIN and CHARLES STROUSE celebrate the launch of Charles' new book at The 21 Club, June 2008. Photo by Anita & Steve Shevett.
	Tony Award winner KAREN ZIEMBA and CHARLES STROUSE ) celebrate the launch of Charles' new book at The 21 Club, June 2008. Photo by Anita & Steve Shevett.t.
	Clockwise from top left: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, SHELDON HARNICK, STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, CHARLES STROUSE and LEE ADAMS (Bye Bye Birdie, Applause) celebrate the launch of Charles' new book at The 21 Club, June 2008. Photo by Anita & Steve Shevett.
	The City of New York celebrates Charles Strouse with an official proclamation at The 21 Club, June 16, 2008. Photo by Anita & Steve Shevett

Sunday, June 15 at 12:00PM (ET)
“Sunday Arts,” Thirteen/WNET salutes Charles Strouse

Highlights from the June 2 Charles Strouse 80th birthday tribute at the Paley Center  aired on SundayArts, the on-air/online series showcasing New York City’s cultural best, on Sunday, June 15th at noon (ET) on New York's public television station Thirteen/WNET. Produced by John Walker, senior producer of the Great Performances series on PBS, the segment includeed film clips and conversations with the legendary composer-lyricist moderated by Paley Center president Pat Mitchell. Also on hand to honor the creator of classics such as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie is Andrea McArdle, the original Annie. 

Click here for press releaseWednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:30PM
The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, New York

Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie DeRoy concluded the monthly cabaret series of her MAC Award-winning variety show with an evening of songs from Tony Award®-winning Musicals. Strouse was a special guest star on a program including Tony Award®-winners Len Cariou (star of Strouse’s Applause), Debbie Gravitte,Tony nominated actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman and MAC Award-winning KT Sullivan with jazz pianist Jon Weber.

On June 7, 2008 Charles Strouse turned 80, but as the song goes, he’s “got a lotta livin’ to do” with plenty of new works on the horizon including revivals of some of his popular favorites, concert performances, the release of an autobiography and new works to debut...

In celebration of Strouse’s 80th birthday, the following events will be taking place throughout 2008 -2009:

October 16-19, 2008
Alumnae Weekend: Eastman School of Music
Honors Charles Strouse
University of Rochester, NY

Strouse returns to his alma mater for a celebration of his 80th birthday and illustrious career. The university will honor Strouse in an evening that will include live performances. For more information visit http://www.rochester.edu/melioraweekend/Saturday, June 7, 2008
Charles Strouse turns 80.
Click here to send a birthday greeting to Charles

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 4:00PM
Virgin Mega Store, Times Square, New York

Charles Strouse, Andrea McArdle and stars from Time Life’s new double-disc Anniversary recording of Annie signed CDs at Virgin’s Time Square location.

	Charles Strouse, Andrea McArdle and stars from Time Life’s new double-disc Anniversary recording of Annie signed CDs at Virgin’s Time Square location.
	Click here to view Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin. photo by H.E. Yhoman
	Click here to view Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan. photo by H.E. Yhoman

Tuesday, June 3, 2008
CD Release: Annie – The 30th Anniversary Cast Recording

The most musically complete recording of the Strouse/Charnin score to date, this double-disc collectable features an all-star cast including Carol Burnett, Gary Beach, Kathie Lee Gifford, Andrea McArdle, Harve Presnell, John Schuck and Sally Struthers. In addition to the new overture that Strouse has created for this recording, bonus tracks include previously unrecorded material from Annie 2, the 20th Anniversary Broadway revival, the Australian production and the 1977 NBC Annie Christmas Special. Released by Time Life and distributed by Warner Brothers, the album is produced by Grammy-nominated Robert Sher. For more information, visit www.TimeLife.com.

View the CD
PLAYBILL ONLINE, 6/30/08

June 2, 2008, 6:00-7:30PM
Applause, Applause: A Salute to Charles Strouse
The Paley Center for Media, New York

The Paley Center presented rare television and film footage featuring Lauren Bacall, Dick Van Dyke, Lee Adams, Chita Rivera, Leslie Uggams, Warren Beatty, Caroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Dorothy Louden, Judy Kuhn and even the Muppets performing Charles Strouse songs from his Broadway shows, film and television. This public event, included a panel discussion, a live performance by Strouse and a live appearance by Andrea McArdle, the Tony Award nominated star of Strouse’s Annie. After the tribute, there was a dinner reception for Strouse and the Paley Center’s Producers Circle.

THEATERMANIA, 6/6/08
"Peter Filichia's Diary: The Party's On Strouse"

	CHARLES STROUSE at The Paley Center for Media.
	Annie reunion at The Paley Center for Media: lyricist/director MARTIN CHARNIN, composer CHARLES STROUSE, Tony nominated star ANDREA McARDLE and book writer THOMAS MEEHAN.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Broadway Up-Close and Personal: Charles Strouse at The Kennedy Center
Terrace Theatre at Kennedy Center, Washington, DC

This special event featured Strouse in an intimate interview with ASCAP's Michael Kerker and special guests performing some of the composers greatest songs. The interview was followed by a dinner reception with Strouse and members of the United States Congress.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Library of Congress Honors Charles Strouse
Library of Congress, Washington, DC

	Following acquisitions from great American composers including Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin and Aaron Copeland, the Music Division of The Library of Congress accepted the Charles Strouse collection of original theatre, film, television, opera and orchestral work manuscripts. The presentation followed a birthday luncheon in the library.
	On May 14, 2008, Strouse presented his papers to the Library of Congress in a private ceremony. Charles Strouse looks on as Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress, signs the deed of gift on behalf of the American people. Photo by Erin Allen

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3:00PM
An Afternoon with Charles Strouse
Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts, New York

In conjunction with NYPL’s exhibition “Writing to Character: Songwriters & The Tony Awards” (February 26-June 14), Charles Strouse took to the piano for an afternoon of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and live performances from some of his Tony Award winning and nominated scores including Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie, Golden Boy, Rags and Nick and Nora. http://www.nypl.org/research/calendar/prog/lpa/plistlpa2.cfm

Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:00PM
The New York Pops 25th Anniversary Gala
Carnegie Hall, New York

Celebrating a quarter-century of The New York Pops, the kids from Camp Broadway sang Strouse’s “Tomorrow” for the program’s finale.

Monday, April 14, 2008, 6:30-8:30PM
Panel Discussion: “The Impact of Jewish Culture on Broadway Theatre"
The Times Square Information Center, between 46th & 47th Streets on Broadway, New York

The Theatre Museum presented Charles Strouse, television and radio personality Joe Franklin, and singer/songwriter/comedienne Dr. Susan Horowitz on a panel moderated by Tony Award winning producer Stewart Lane. Part of the Mayor Bloomberg’s Immigrant Heritage Week, the panel discussion celebrated the contribution that the diverse cultures of New York City have brought to America. For more information, visit
www.TheTheatreMuseum.org.

Thursday, March 20th at 5:30PM
Panel Discussion & DVD signing: “Life After Tomorrow”
Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center, New York

In celebration of the DVD release of Julie Stevens and Gil Cates, Jr.’s documentary “Life After Tomorrow,” Barnes & Noble hosted a special panel discussion with Strouse and several of Annie’s alumni orphans featured in the film. The evening also featured a live performance and a DVD signing.

Click here for BroadwayWorld.com “Photo Coverage: 'Life After Tomorrow' Reunion at B&N

Saturday, March 15th at 3:00PM
Screening: “The Colors of My Life - The Musical Theatre of Michael Stewart”
Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center

NYPL presented a screening of this special 2006 event honoring Charles Strouse’s Bye Bye Birdie collaborator, Michael Stewart. In addition to the musical performance by Strouse, there were tributes from Charles Busch, Melissa Errico, Jim Dale, James Naughton, Lee Roy Reams, Steve Ross and others.

Wednesday, March 5th,
16th Annual Night at Sardi’s Benefit
Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills

At the Alzheimer's Association's 16th annual "A Night at Sardi's" fundraiser and awards dinner, stars performed selections from Strouse’s hit Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie. Directed by Jason Alexander, attending talent included Kristen Bell, Michael Chiklis, Victor garber, Neil Patrick Harris, Sam Harris, David E. Kelley, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, William Shatnet, James Spader, Lea Thompson, Steven Weber, Vanessa Wiliiams and Adam Wylie. At the event Strouse took to the piano to accompany the star of Birdie’s original Broadway production and film, Dick Van Dyke, in a performance of “Put on a Happy Face.” (See video)

Click here for Program – Bye Bye Birdie, 16th Annual Night at Sardi’s Benefit

Click here for Variety - "Sardi's SIng AlongFebruary 7th-10th, 2008
Applause at Encores!
City Center, New York

Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens) will star as Margo Channing in Applause, the 1970 Tony Award-winning musical based on the classic film All About Eve, about a great Broadway star and her duplicitous understudy. Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall directs and choreographs. Songs include “Applause,” “Welcome to the Theater” and “Good Friends.” Following the matinee on Saturday, February 9th, Strouse and his collaborator Lee Adams will participate in a talk-back discussion with audience members.

Click here for Program – Applause, City Center

Click here for Playbill Online “Photo Call : Applause Final Curtain Call and Reception”

Click here for BroadwayWorld.com “Photo Coverage: 'Applause' City Center Encores! After Party”

February 6th at 8:30PM
Lincoln Center’s American Songbook presents “This Is the Life: Eric Comstock Salutes Charles Strouse at 80”
Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Allen Room, New York

Comstock, joined by guest vocalist Barbara Fasano and Charles Strouse himself, will perform an evening of Strouse favorites from the standpoint of its influence on the jazz repertoire.

Click here for Program - “This Is the Life: Eric Comstock Salutes Charles Strouse at 80

January 2008
Launch of www.CharlesStrouse.com

In honor of Strouse’s 80th year, a new official website is launched. The most comprehensive site for all things Charles Strouse, CharlesStrouse.com features biographical, discography, theatre, film and television listings; a collection of rare video segments from Strouse’s Broadway productions, film and television, audio clips, a photo library, and even interactive opportunities to share your connection with the music of Charles Strouse and offer birthday wishes.

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