Daryl Roth
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BIO
Daryl Roth is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer who has been a driving force in the theater industry for over 30 years. She is known for her innovative productions, which often tackle challenging and thought-provoking subject matter.
Born in 1945 in Lakewood, New Jersey, Roth grew up in a family that was deeply involved in the arts. Her father was a musician and her mother was a painter, and they encouraged their daughter to pursue her own creative interests. Roth attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied history and literature.
After college, Roth moved to New York City and began working in theater production. She quickly made a name for herself as a savvy and determined producer, and in 1983 she co-founded the off-Broadway theater company Second Stage Theatre. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing edgy and socially relevant plays, and Roth's leadership helped it to become a major force in the New York theater scene.
In 1996, Roth produced her first Broadway show, the musical "Three Tall Women" by Edward Albee. The production was a critical and commercial success, and it earned Roth her first Tony Award. Since then, she has produced over 100 Broadway shows, including such hits as "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?" by Edward Albee, "August: Osage County" by Tracy Letts, and "Kinky Boots" by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper.
Roth is known for her willingness to take risks and produce challenging material. She has produced several shows that deal with difficult social issues, including "Wit" by Margaret Edson, which explores the experience of a woman with terminal cancer, and "The Normal Heart" by Larry Kramer, which deals with the early years of the AIDS epidemic. Roth has also produced several shows that deal with mental illness, including "Next to Normal" by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2010.
In addition to her work in theater, Roth is also involved in several philanthropic organizations. She is a board member of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides support and advocacy for LGBTQ youth, and she is also a board member of the New York City Police Foundation, which supports the NYPD in its efforts to keep the city safe.
Roth's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to her Tony Award, she has received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work, and the Drama League's Founders Award for Excellence in Directing and Producing.
Roth's impact on the theater industry is undeniable. Her willingness to take risks and produce challenging material has helped to push the boundaries of what is possible on stage, and her dedication to supporting emerging artists has helped to ensure that the theater remains a vibrant and vital art form. As she continues to produce shows and support new talent, Roth's influence on the theater world is sure to endure for years to come.
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Matthew Bourne, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Daryl Roth, Beth Leavel,Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Stephen Mear, Joanna Riding, Lynne Meadow and Chris Jennings
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
Matthew Bourne, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirrie, Paige Faure, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Jeremy Secomb, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Bernadette Peters, Jacob Dickey, Lea Salonga, Peter Neureuther, Jason Pennycooke, Jason Pennycooke, Daryl Roth, Beth Leavel,Alexa Lopez, David Harris, Kate Jennings Grant, Stephen Mear, Joanna Riding, Lynne Meadow and Chris Jennings
From: Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
Productions
Movies
[ 2013 ] Daryl Roth
[ 2019 ] producer
[ 2025 ] co-producer
[ 2025 ] executive producer
Awards and Nominations
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Daryl RothThe Humans
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Daryl RothArthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Daryl RothArthur Miller's The Crucible
Daryl Roth, You Can't Take it with You
Daryl Roth, This is Our Youth
winner
Daryl Roth, A Raisin in the Sun
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Daryl Roth
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Daryl Roth, Kinky Boots
Daryl Roth, The Testament of Mary
Daryl Roth, Lucky Guy
Daryl Roth, Annie
Daryl Roth, Leap of Faith
winner
Daryl Roth, The Normal Heart
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Daryl Roth
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Daryl Roth, August: Osage County
Daryl Roth, Curtains
Daryl Roth, Inherit the Wind
Daryl Roth, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Daryl Roth, Caroline, or Change
Daryl Roth, Anna in the Topics
Daryl Roth, Our Lady of 121st Street
winner
Daryl Roth, Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?
Daryl Roth, Bea Arthur on Broadway, Just Between Friends
Daryl Roth, The Play About the Baby
winner
Daryl Roth, Proof
Daryl Roth, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
winner
Daryl Roth, Wit
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Daryl Roth, How I Learned to Drive
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Daryl RothCamping with Henry & Tom
Daryl Roth, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Videos
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: Tommy Bracco Takes Viewers Backstage at TITANIQUE in BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 16:46:45
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
Video: Watch Lorin Latarro's Sensational Choreography in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-22 13:51:47
Video: Watch Frankie Grande Perform 'I Drove All Night' From TITANÍQUE on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - 2024-02-01 16:14:39
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Thank Goodness! It's Carrie St. Louis
by Jayke Workman - 2023-04-09 12:00:20
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LIFE OF PI
by Red Carpet - 2023-04-04 10:04:36
TITANIQUE Extends Off-Broadway; Plus Watch New 'My Heart Will Go On' Music Video
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-08 10:26:40
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - 2023-03-02 08:59:20
Video: TITANIQUE's John Riddle Takes Over Our Instagram; Plus Watch A Clip of 'Seduces Me'
by HaleyJane Rose - 2022-12-13 12:27:34
VIDEO: TITANIQUE Cast Performs 'My Heart Will Go On' & 'Taking Chances' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - 2022-11-23 09:12:08
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
VIDEO: Watch the First Curtain Call at INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-29 09:49:47
VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-29 17:01:33
News
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
MEXODUS, the new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, celebrated its reopening night March 10 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Due to demand, the production has been extended through June 14. Check out photos of the opening night celebration.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Prospect Musicals has revealed additional guests for the second week of events of the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival, running through March 30th at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Britani Bateman will bring her cabaret-style concert TING! TING! TING! to The Depot in Salt Lake City on April 24. The performance follows a sold-out debut of the show at 54 Below in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Check out brand-new photos of the return engagement of Off-Broadway's live looping sensation, Mexodus, currently in performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
You can now get a first look at Tom Allen in the Olivier Award Winning Titanique. Tom has joined the cast in the role of Ruth. The hit production is currently playing at the Criterion Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
A four-week extension has been announced for the return off-Broadway engagement of the acclaimed musical, Mexodus. Due to popular demand, tickets are now on sale for performances through Sunday, June 14.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson discuss the return of MEXODUS to the New York stage and the musical’s growing audience following Lin-Manuel Miranda’s visit during its Minetta Lane run. The creators also share insights from the recording studio as the live-looping production is adapted for an Audible release. The feature includes exclusive behind-the-scenes reporting and an exclusive audio clip from the upcoming recording.
by Student Blogger: Eva Viciana - Mar 9, 2026
Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little. Women’s History Month always makes me pause and think about how much of the world we move through today was shaped by the choices, persistence, and courage of women who came long before us.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The Broadway transfer of the hilarious parody musical TITANIQUE will celebrate its box office opening with a special event on Tuesday, March 10 at 5 p.m. at the St. James Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Olivier Award Winning Titanique has extended booking to Sunday 30 August 2026 at the Criterion Theatre due to phenomenal demand. Learn more about the show here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Prospect Musicals will present the IGNITE Concert Festival, showcasing new musical works including 'AFTER ANATEVKA' by Alexandra Silber, an evening with Alex Timbers, and 'SONG SOCIETY' in concert.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Little Theatre of Fall River, the birthplace of theatre on the South Coast, will present Indoor/Outdoor, a play by Kenny Finkle at Little Theatre's Firebarn.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Titanique, coming to the stage this spring. Learn more about the cast members playing the Background Vocalists and Understudies.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Titanique has announced the remaining principal cast for its Broadway voyage! Melissa Barrera, John Riddle, and Layton Williams have joined the cast. Learn more about the show here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2026
Titanique is getting ready to set sail on Broadway, but not before one last announcement! BroadwayWorld has learned that the rest of its kooky krazy cast will be announced on Friday, February 20. Check back to find out who else will join the company.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Prospect Musicals revealed the full line-up of events for the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events. Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival is a three-week celebration featuring ten different events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Audible will return to SXSW for 2026. This year, Audible’s SXSW programming features narrative non-fiction, stand-up comedy, and more. Programming will include “Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders,” featuring the live-looping hip-hop musical.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for This is Our Youth, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun, Legend of Off Broadway Honoree () for , Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Testament of Mary, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Leap of Faith, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Best Play (Tony Awards) for August: Osage County, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Anna in the Topics, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Our Lady of 121st Street, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Bea Arthur on Broadway, Just Between Friends, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Play About the Baby, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Proof, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Wit, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for How I Learned to Drive, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Camping with Henry & Tom and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.
Daryl Roth has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. She has won the Tony Award for Best Play for The Humans, August: Osage County, Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?, and Proof. She earned the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Normal Heart. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Kinky Boots. Roth was honored as a Legend of Off Broadway Honoree and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels. She also won Outstanding Play awards from The Lortels for Wit, How I Learned to Drive, and Camping with Henry & Tom.
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