Backstage with Jelani Remy, Who Went From the Back of a Rhino to 'Broken Boy' Simba in The Lion King
This Broadway boy is the pride of Jersey, playing Simba in the smash The Lion King.
Today is Friday, June 5, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Michael K. Lee Brian McKnight Charmaine Lord Ellen Foley Ronald Dyson David Hare June Gable Colm Wilkinson Spalding Gray Tony Richardson Bill Hayes Helen Marcy Stan Jones Mickey Katz Edmon Ryan John Abbott Franklyn Farnum Augustus Harris Stanley Beck Scott Waara Roger Michell Richard Zobel Mark Harelik Daniel von Bargen Lu Leonard Jack Bittner Joseph Warren Joe Young