AfterElton's reporting that cute/nerdy/hot out actor Tom Lenk (he was a Buffy fave) is joining the cast of Broadway's raucous and silly Rock of Ages musical in about 2 weeks!

Starting Sept. 14th, Lenk will take over the role of Franz, a great comedic role in the show; the character is the son of the villainous German real estate mogul who plans to raze the rock club that's the main setting of the show's action. Franz transforms from baddie to totally cute audience favorite during the show, and he gets to belt out the Pat Benatar classic "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" in spandex. Yay!

I've seen Rock of Ages. It's a trashy yet fun, cheezy yet totally well-produced show. Art it ain't. They serve cans of beer in the theater!!! But for mass-market fluff, it's smart and doesn't take itself seriously. At all.

Some cute pics of Tom are attached, after the jump (including fun undie shots). Break a leg, Tom!

Er... Not sure where this came from. But CUTE!

Tom enjoying some Hollywood swag. Ka-ching!

Get more of the full Tom Lenk dish on AfterElton.com!