He will be stepping into the title role beginning with the tour’s first date in Denver this October.
Ross inherits a role that won Ben Platt a Tony Award and made him a Broadway superstar.
Since Platt’s final bow in the show last fall, the role has been filled byNoah GalvinandTaylor Trensch.

Credit: Matthew Murphy
The musical won six Tonys last year, including Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Score.
Ticket information and tour dates can be foundhere.
Further casting information will be announced at a later date.