In the world of “Annie,” singing a few refrains of “the sun’ll come out tomorrow” and a cheery can-do outlook is all one needs to thrive.

ANDREA MCARDLE: (As Annie, singing) The sun will come out tomorrow. So you got to hang on till tomorrow, come what may. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow.

Whoopi Goldberg is back on a New York stage for the first time since 2008, playing Miss Hannigan in "Annie" at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...

STROUSE: (Singing) Brush off the clouds and cheer up. Put on a happy face. LUNDEN: That's Charles Strouse singing probably his most famous song, "Put On A Happy Face" from "Bye Bye Birdie." ...

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, died at his home in New York City on Thursday. Search Query Show Search Live TV ...

The creator of the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie died at his home in New York City on Thursday, according to a press release shared with NPR by The Press Room. Strouse was 96.

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, died at his home in New York City on Thursday. Search Query Show Search News ...

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, died at his home in New York City on Thursday. Search Query Show Search. News.