Charnin won a Tony Award for Best Original Score for the musical.
Martin Charnin, who created and directed the first production of the iconic Broadway musicalAnnie,has died.
“Martin Charnin lived a very full life,” she wrote.
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“His strength was astounding.
He’s in a painless place, now.
Probably looking for Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin.”
Born in 1934, Charnin was the son of an opera singer.
In 1963, Charnin made his Broadway lyricist debut withHot Spot,which he wrote with Mary Rodgers.
Charnin went on to write lyrics for dozens of productions, including seven Broadway musicals.
He directed seven shows as well.
David Alan Grier, who starred in Charnin’sThe Firstmusical about Jackie Robinson, remembered the late artist onTwitter.
“Rest In Peace Martin Charnin,” Grier wrote.
“He discovered me.
Gave me my first job in this business.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult and sad time.”
Charnin is survived by his wife, seven children, and three grandchildren.
Rest In Peace, Daddy.
We love you."
