Library of Congress Acquires Papers of Charles Strouse
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Celebrated American composer Charles Strouse will present his papers to the Library of Congress in a ceremony today, May 14.
Strouse’s papers include the original music manuscripts for his many stage productions, and will be the newest addition to collections in the Library of artists eminent in American lyric theater. These include the collections of George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lorenz Hart, Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner, Leonard Bernstein and Irving Berlin.
Several noteworthy artifacts from his collection will also be on display, including the manuscript for “Tomorrow,” the iconic song from Annie, the original music manuscripts for television’s All in the Family theme “Those Were the Days,” vintage LP albums of Strouse original-cast recordings, and manuscripts and a poster from the show Golden Boy.
Strouse is a three-time Tony winner for his scores to Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie. He was also Tony-nominated for Golden Boy, Charlie and Algernon, Rags, and Nick and Nora. In July, Strouse’s memoir, titled Put on a Happy Face, will be published by Sterling Publishing.
Strouse will also be honored tonight at the Terrace Theater of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will include a performance of his music.
