Diggs, who has appeared on Broadway in Rent and Wicked, will play a potential romantic distraction — who is described as a "smooth, confident ladies' man" — for Jess, played on the series by Zooey Deschanel.
The episode featuring Diggs will likely air in November.
Diggs, known to TV audiences for his work on "Private Practice," has also been seen on Broadway in Carousel and Chicago.
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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