Daryl Roth
Video: Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman React to Tony Win- 'Change Can Happen!' (Jun 7, 2026)
THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT to Play Spotlight New Works Festival at The Chain Theater (Jun 5, 2026)
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Producers and Creators of 2026 (Jun 6, 2026)
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
winner
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
winner
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
winner
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
winner
Daryl Roth, How I Learned to Drive
winner
Daryl RothCamping with Henry & Tom
Daryl Roth, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Videos
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
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
News
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Producers Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman took home the Tony Award for Best Play for Liberation. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT, a musical inspired by interviews with notable women in theatre including Daryl Roth and Lauren Gunderson, will present two performances at The Chain Theater as part of the Spotlight New Works Festival.
by Luka Vonier - Jun 6, 2026
Watch as we talk to Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime), Kevin McCollum and Tim Johanson (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Christ Jennings and Nicki Hunter (The Balusters), Daryl Roth and Rachel Sussman (Liberation), and Megan O'Keefe and Micah Frank (Schmigadoon!).
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld is backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
You can now see photos and videos from The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, June 1, 2026 in New York City, which raised $1.8 million to support their programs and services.
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The award-winning live-looping 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 - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Liberation, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and recently nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Play, will be produced in London in 2027.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Etiquette expert William Hanson will join the cast of Olivier Award-winning TITANIQUE at London's Criterion Theatre for a limited run, as the production has also been extended through early 2027.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 24, 2026
xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
KINKY BOOTS announced an in-person same-day lottery for $25 orchestra seats at Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, where the Tony-winning musical is playing a limited engagement.
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2026
Nygel D. Robinson stuns the audience at Mexodus every night by ending the show with 'A Dios.' Mexodus has shared a first look at the musical's co-creator belting out the song at the Daryl Roth Theatre, where it just extended through Sunday, June 14.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Entertainment Community Fund will host its Annual Gala this summer in New York City. The evening will celebrate The Cast from HBO Original The Gilded Age and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci will bring HYPROV – Improv Under Hypnosis to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on December 3. Tickets go on sale April 10.
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.
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