Deadline.com reports that Carlo Carlie will direct Fellowes' script. The cast will feature Tom Wisdom, Haillee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Ed Westwick and Paul Giamatti.
Booth was previously reported to play Romeo opposite Steinfeld as Juliet.
Shakespeare's romantic "tale of woe" about the star-crossed lovers has had two iconic film adaptations: The 1968 Franco Zeffirelli version and Baz Lurhmann's gritty 1996 incarnation.
The musical, based on the Sufjan Stevens album Illinois, is now Tony nominated for Best Musical.
Additional honorees for the May 20 awards have also been announced.
Cole Escola, J. Harrison Ghee, the cast of The Wiz, and other stage stars were among the attendees at fashion's biggest night.
The Phantom of the Opera star will offer holiday concerts in California, Nevada, Colorado, and more.
The Tony-nominated revival was the second highest-grossing show on the boards last week in the first post-Tony nominations box-office data.
The actor is currently recognized for his performance in The Outsiders.
Elice is currently recognized for Best Book of a Musical, marking his fourth Tony nomination.
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