Britton Smith

Tony Award-winning advocate and artist Britton Smith bridges performance, activism, and community empowerment. As co-founder of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) and co-author of the Theater of Change methodology at Columbia Law School, he uses storytelling to challenge systemic injustice.

As frontman of Britton & The Sting, a funk liberation band, he spreads queer holiness and authenticity as medicine, performing at venues like The Apollo, The Public Theater, and touring from New York to the South and Germany. His latest project, MAMA, a concept album and theatrical experience originally commissioned by Little Island, explores our sacred connection to water. On March 24, 2025, he led NYC's first World Water Day concert at the Gramercy Theater—uniting scientists, advocates, and artists to restore our relationship with water.

On Broadway, he has starred in Be More Chill, Shuffle Along, and After Midnight, using his platform to inspire joy, liberation, and change.

Britton Smith is a multifaceted artist and community leader based in New York City, known for his work in theater and music. He has appeared in several Broadway productions, including "Shuffle Along," "After Midnight," and "Be More Chill." Beyond his stage performances, Smith is the frontman for Britton & The Sting, a funk liberation band that blends soulful melodies with messages of empowerment and love.

In addition to his artistic endeavors, Smith is a co-founder and president of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC), an organization dedicated to using storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism and promote social justice within the theater community and beyond. Under his leadership, BAC has developed programs and initiatives that address issues such as criminal justice reform and educational inequity.

Smith's contributions to the arts and his advocacy work have made a significant impact, fostering conversations around equity and inclusion in the performing arts.