Ms. Roth was at the forefront of creating philanthropic partnerships that reflect and respond to themes from her productions; inspiring audiences, and supporting and raising awareness for organizations. Some examples include "W;t" (New York Hospital); "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" (Dress for Success); "The Normal Heart" (Human Rights Campaign, Friends in Deed, amfAR, and The Actors Fund); "Kinky Boots" (True Colors Fund); and "Life of Pi" (World Wildlife Fund). She strongly believes in supporting the next generation of playwrights, directors and designers, and since 1996 has been honoring a gifted theatre artist with the Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award, providing them with financial support as they develop new works in an artistic residency. She also mentors early career producers, sharing her experience and advice as they forge their own paths.

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The Daryl Roth Theatre, the landmark Off-Broadway venue on Union Square, opened its unique main theatre space in 1996 with the iconic "De La Guarda," which with Fuerza Bruta, played an exceptional combined 14 years. Other extraordinary productions include Derek DelGaudio’s "In & Of Itself;" Hannah Gadsby’s "Douglas," "Gloria: A Life;" and "Cyrano." It was home to the hit musical "Titanique" for a 3-year run and currently, the Award-winning 'Mexodus".. The theatre was the first performing arts venue to reopen its doors in post-pandemic New York with "Blindness," which premiered in March 2021.

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In the intimate DR2 venue, she has presented such critically acclaimed shows as "All the Devils Are Here," "Everything’s Fine," and "Accidentally Brave." The DR2 Kids programming introduces our youngest patrons to the theatre, with shows including "Dear Edwina," "Paddington Bear," and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

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Ms. Roth is a former Trustee of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center Theatre. Honors include The New Dramatists Outstanding Career Achievement Award; New York Living Landmarks Award; and the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award. She is proud to have been inducted into the 2017 Theatre Hall of Fame and be named to Crain’s 2019 “50 Most Powerful Women in New York.”