Mar 18, 2026 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen Featuring The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman
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Golden Boy materials, including an holograph musical manuscript, Sammy Davis Jr. photographs, programs, etc.
The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman
GOLDEN BOY; [CHARLES STROUSE]
Golden Boy materials, including an holograph musical manuscript, photographs of Sammy Davis Jr., programs, two framed show posters, etc.
Holograph musical manuscript identified as "(Lopez Opening)" with typescript lyrics on verso. 11 x 8 1/2 inches (28 x 22 cm). Fine, with very faint spots and the Strouse estate stamp;
Black and white photograph of Strouse, Sammy Davis Jr., and Lee Adams captioned "Opening night / Golden Boy." 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Some creases and minor surface scratches;
Sammy Davis Jr. show poster at Majestic Theatre. Color printed, framed. 22 x 14 inches (56 x 36 cm). Fine. Not examined out of frame.
The Sammy Davis Jr. Songbook and two photographs of Sammy Davis Jr. in Golden Boy.
Souvenir book titled Sammy Davis in the New Musical Golden Boy, with numerous photographs throughout. 12 x 9 inches (31 x 23 cm); Souvenir program for Golden Boy 2003 at Greenwich Theatre. Fine;
Vinyl records: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (Selections from Golden Boy); Quincy Jones (Golden Boy); H.B. Barnum (The Golden Boy Instrumental Album). Very good.
And others.
Golden Boy was a Broadway musical adaptation of Clifford Odets's 1937 play, telling the story of a young man torn between artistic integrity and the lure of fame and success. When it opened in 1964, the production was a commercial success, running for nearly 600 performances and earning generally strong reviews. Much of the show's identity came from Charles Strouse, whose compositions were central to translating Odets's dramatic world into a musical format suited for Broadway. The musical remains an important example of the 1960s push toward socially conscious musical theatre.
Sold for $640
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman
GOLDEN BOY; [CHARLES STROUSE]
Golden Boy materials, including an holograph musical manuscript, photographs of Sammy Davis Jr., programs, two framed show posters, etc.
Holograph musical manuscript identified as "(Lopez Opening)" with typescript lyrics on verso. 11 x 8 1/2 inches (28 x 22 cm). Fine, with very faint spots and the Strouse estate stamp;
Black and white photograph of Strouse, Sammy Davis Jr., and Lee Adams captioned "Opening night / Golden Boy." 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Some creases and minor surface scratches;
Sammy Davis Jr. show poster at Majestic Theatre. Color printed, framed. 22 x 14 inches (56 x 36 cm). Fine. Not examined out of frame.
The Sammy Davis Jr. Songbook and two photographs of Sammy Davis Jr. in Golden Boy.
Souvenir book titled Sammy Davis in the New Musical Golden Boy, with numerous photographs throughout. 12 x 9 inches (31 x 23 cm); Souvenir program for Golden Boy 2003 at Greenwich Theatre. Fine;
Vinyl records: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (Selections from Golden Boy); Quincy Jones (Golden Boy); H.B. Barnum (The Golden Boy Instrumental Album). Very good.
And others.
Golden Boy was a Broadway musical adaptation of Clifford Odets's 1937 play, telling the story of a young man torn between artistic integrity and the lure of fame and success. When it opened in 1964, the production was a commercial success, running for nearly 600 performances and earning generally strong reviews. Much of the show's identity came from Charles Strouse, whose compositions were central to translating Odets's dramatic world into a musical format suited for Broadway. The musical remains an important example of the 1960s push toward socially conscious musical theatre.
Auction: Stage & Screen Featuring The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman, Mar 18, 2026
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Auction of the Estate of Composer Charles Strouse & Choreographer Barbara Siman on March 18, 2026
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Memorabilia, Artwork, Furniture, Decorations, Books and More from Their Manhattan Apartment
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Featured Section of the March 18 Stage & Screen Auction
NEW YORK, NY -- Fans and collectors from across the nation and beyond gathered in Doyle's saleroom and online for the auction the Estate of the legendary Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife choreographer Barbara Siman. Showcased were memorabilia, artwork, furniture, decorations, books and more from the couple's Manhattan apartment. The landmark sale was a featured section of the Stage & Screen auction on March 18, 2026.
Over his 50-year career Charles Strouse wrote the music for such iconic musical theater hits as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, as well as the theme song for the classic sitcom All in the Family ("Those Were the Days"). Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's partnership on Annie produced one of Broadway's most successful scores ever. "Tomorrow" and other songs from the production have since become enduring American musical standards admired by generations. Read More
Highlighting the sale was Charles Strouse's antique Steinway Model A Grand Piano that achieved $11,520, surpassing its $7,000-10,000 estimate. Manufactured in 1897, the piano was acquired by Strouse in the late 1960s and used throughout the composition Applause (1970), Annie (1977), and other celebrated works.
Among the memorabilia offerings that realized strong results were signed sheet music for the iconic song “Tomorrow” from Annie that sold for $1,280, many times its $300-400 estimate, and signed sheet music for “Those Were the Days,” the opening theme from the television series All in the Family, estimated at $300-500, which achieved $1,216. Also drawing interest at the sale was Charles Strouse’s director’s chair, printed on the front with “Charles Strouse” and on the back with “Annie,” which more than doubled its $300-500 estimate, selling for $1,152.
Stage & Screen
Property from the Estate of Charles Stouse & Barbara Siman was offered as a featured section of the Stage & Screen auction celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance. Read More
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