The Tony winner will take on Bobby Darrin in the new show, starting performances on Broadway in March 2025.
Johnson was a mysterious and influential blues musician said to have made a deal with the devil in exchange for success.
The Festival will run in Park City, Utah January 23–February 2, 2025.
The musical has completed its Broadway cast, who will bring the iconic Cuban album to the stage.
Performances will begin at the Noël Coward Theatre in April 2025.
Tony winner John Doyle is directing the new work, featuring a score by late composer Steven Lutvak.
The TikTok sensation is playing the ensemble role of Charmion in the jukebox musical.
The Kenneth Lonergan revival is at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre through December 22.
The all-star trip is going from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico next spring.