Barbara Siman Strouse

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Siman Strouse on February 16, 2023.

Barbara trained under George Balanchine, joined The Radio City Music Hall Ballet, starred in The Pajama Game (in summer stock, opposite Frank Langella), and performed in numerous Broadway musicals - including the original Broadway production of My Fair Lady (even dancing with Julie Andrews on The Ed Sullivan show). In 1964, she married composer Charles Strouse, and turned her professional talents to choreographing and directing. Her choreography included the official Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue, Some Enchanted Evening, at The Kennedy Center, and the direction of A Lot of Living starring Linda Lavin. Her international productions include Sara Brightman in Nightingale at England's Buxton Opera, and the musicals Mayor and By Strouse. Touring productions included 42nd Street, My Fair Lady, Peter Pan, Annie, and The Music Man. With her son, William Strouse, she conceived and choreographed STOLEN, a series of provocative vignettes linked by the idea of something stolen.

Beloved wife of Charles Strouse. Loving mother of Benjamin (Ronni), Nicholas, Victoria (Jeff) and William (Erin). Cherished GM of Arthur, Samuel, Navah, Owen, Vivian, Teddy, West and Ever. Sister of the late Shirley Grant, Flora Hausman and David Siman. Lovingly cared for by Aneta Wazna and Sharon Treasure Wallace.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.