Odds & Ends: Christina Hendricks Eyes B'way-Aimed Whorl, Watch Hamilton Cast's Sweeney Todd & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

Christina Hendricks Eyes Broadway-Aimed Whorl
Mad Men standout Christina Hendricks will lead an industry reading of the Broadway-aimed Whorl Inside a Loop on April 29. Penned by Dick Scanlan and Sherie Rene Scott, Scott starred in a successful run of the show off-Broadway last year. Co-directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer and Scanlan, Whorl follows a well-regarded actress who agrees to teach six inmates how to tell their stories behind the bars of a men’s maximum-security prison. We will keep you updated!

Norm Lewis added to Darren Criss' Mermaid Lineup
Beyond our wildest dreams! Tony nominee Norm Lewis will reprise his Broadway role as King Triton in the all-star The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl. The previously announced event, which is set to also feature Darren Criss, Tituss Burgess and Rebel Wilson, has added a third performance, and will now play June 6 as well as June 3 and June 4.

Damien Molony Set for No Man's Land
Damien Molony (Ripper Street) will complete the casting of the West End’s No Man’s Land, taking on the role of Foster. Starring the previously announced Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Owen Teale, the production is scheduled to run at the Wyndham’s Theatre September 8 through December 17 following a U.K. tour. Harold Pinter’s classic will be helmed by Sean Mathias.

Watch Hamilton Cast's Sweeney Todd
The company of gargantuan Broadway hit Hamilton took top honors at this year's Easter Bonnet Competition for transforming their opening number into an homage to Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. Check out Lin-Manuel Miranda's bloodcurdling portrayal of the demon barber of Fleet Street as his fellow cast members retell the tale below. God, that's Good!