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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Daryl Roth, Proof
Daryl Roth, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
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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
Rosie O'Donnell on Discovering Ireland's Drinking Culture at the Doctor's Office
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-24 16:54:38
Video: Rosie O'Donnell Talks COMMON KNOWLEDGE and Her Return to the Stage on Late Night
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-24 12:36:40
Video: Rosie O'Donnell Opens Up About the Deeply Personal Journey Behind COMMON KNOWLEDGE
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-07-20 11:13:44
Video: Watch 'The Flood' from MEXODUS THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-06-11 12:03:17
Video: Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman React to Tony Win- 'Change Can Happen!'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:53:28
MEXODUS Gets Four-Week Extension at Daryl Roth Theatre; Audible Release Set for April
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-03-10 09:30:40
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
News
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and shared a humorous story about learning the realities of Irish drinking culture during a visit to her doctor's office after relocating to Dublin.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss her move to Ireland, the inspiration behind her new Off-Broadway solo show Common Knowledge, and the unexpected way she landed a larger role in A League of Their Own. Watch the video.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell officially opened her new Off-Broadway solo show, Common Knowledge, at the Daryl Roth Theatre this week. See photos from the opening night celebration as O'Donnell is joined by celebrity guests including Cyndi Lauper, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Orfeh, Jerry Mitchell, and more.
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why it was her idea to take on the role of the 'Cat in the Hat' in Seussical on Broadway. She also reveals she turned down playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and starring in Hocus Pocus.
by - Jul 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2026
Ready or not, here comes Rosie! Stage and screen superstar Rosie O'Donnell is returning to the New York City stage with her solo show, Common Knowledge, premiering Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre on July 22. Watch in this video as Rosie chats more about what audiences can expect from the new show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting Mexodus, the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Check out new production photos from the multiple award-winning hip-hop musical.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in July? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season, including one-person shows by celebrities, world premiere plays, musical revivals and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
The award-winning hip-hop musical MEXODUS, written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, will play a limited run at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, presented by P3 Productions and Audible.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Tom Dugan's one-man play about Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, performed by Christopher C. Gibbs, returns to Gilded Balloon Teviot at Edinburgh Fringe, followed by a limited London run at Wilton's Music Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
Audible Theater is coming to the Minetta Lane Theatre this summer with two uniquely hilarious shows over four nights in July. The lineup features new comedy shows by Michael Cruz Kayne and Maria Bamford.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
The new season on Broadway (2026-2027) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater brings the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, with direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. In the spring, Artistic Director Lear deBessonet returns to the Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years, starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
by - Jun 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Jun 18, 2026
Following two sold-out engagements in London, MIDNIGHT, an original musical written and directed by Todrick Hall, will make its New York premiere at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Self-declared South Yorkshire Siren Myra DuBois is set to board the ship of dreams and star as Ruth for 6 weeks. Learn more about the upcoming casting here.
by - Jun 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier announced Steve Garcia as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Garcia brings experience from Live Nation, SeaWorld, and Daryl Roth Theatres to lead revenue and partnership efforts.
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell is returning to the New York City stage with her solo show, Common Knowledge. The Emmy and Tony Award winner's new show will reflect on her move to her newly adopted hometown of Dublin, Ireland, and her youngest child, Clay.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
Production photos have been released of new cast members as they board the Olivier Award Winning Titanique at the Criterion Theatre on London’s West End. Learn more and check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Mexodus, created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson and directed by David Mendizábal with choreography by Tony Thomas, will conclude its run in New York and travel directly to Pasadena Playhouse,.
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 won numerous awards, including Best Play at the Tony Awards for The Humans, Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, and Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for A Raisin in the Sun. Additionally, she received the Legend of Off Broadway Honoree award, Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Kinky Boots, and Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Normal Heart. Roth has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, as well as Best Play at the Tony Awards for August: Osage County, Edward Albee's The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?, and Proof. She also received Outstanding Play awards from The Lortels for Wit, How I Learned to Drive, and Camping with Henry & Tom.
