IMAGILAND PRODUCTIONS has announced the new web mini-series "WIENER & WIENER" premiering Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 on www.wienerandwiener.com. "WIENER & WIENER" will air new episodes twice a month, every other "Wiener Wednesday", through February 2010. The series will star Rock of Ages' Katherine Tokarz.
Meet Peter Wiener, a somewhat ordinary, mostly awkward New Yorker living with his borderline alcoholic, underachieving roommate, Oscar. "WIENER & WIENER" weaves the tale of this unlikely pair through their trials and tribulations living in the city that never sleeps. Tune in to meet Brigitte, Peter's fashion designer girlfriend; Harriet, the landlord stuck in the 1950's; Sophie, Peter's best friend and homeless Real Estate agent; and Marilyn, Oscar's girlfriend and Broadway star of Breakfast @ Tiffany's. Oh, did we forget to mention... Oscar is a hot dog. Written and directed by
Dante Russo, "WIENER & WIENER" features over seventy actors including Broadway favorites and newcomers, photography by Dirty Sugar Photography, and costumes from Lower East Side's Hillary Flowers Boutique.
Broadway's
Katherine Tokarz (Rock of Ages, White Christmas) leads the ensemble cast featuring
Liz Fye ("Kings", "One Life to Live"), SABRINA JACOB, MARJORIE LEWIT,
Patrick O'Neill ("The Producers",
Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe"), KELLY ROSS, and
Dante Russo (National Tour Disney's High School Musical). Guest stars include
Constantine Germanacos,
Annie Golden (Xanadu, The Fully Monty), JENNY GRACE, IRENE LONGSHORE ("Girl, Interrupted"),
Joseph Morales (National Tour In The Heights),
Chase Peacock (
Green Day's American Idiot),
Robb Sapp (Shrek, Wicked),
Scott Schwartz (Director of Broadway's Jane Eyre and Off-Broadway's Rooms),
Stacey Sund (
Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe", Radio City Rockettes),
Becca Tobin (Rock of Ages),
Alexandria Wailes (Mother Courage and Her Children at
The Public Theater), and
Jason Weston (Mamma Mia) among others.
"WIENER & WIENER" will also feature music from JOHN BOY, DANICA DORA, THE DEAFENING (Headlined by Broadway's
Celina Carvajal), PARKER HOUSE & THEORY, and MATT SCHUFMAN with original music by
Chase Peacock (
Green Day's American Idiot) and
David F.M. Vaughn (Shrek).
Dante Russo (Writer & Director) penned the book and lyrics to Extraordinary and Radiant Ruby. Extraordinary was awarded "Outstanding Music & Lyrics" at The 2005 New York International Fringe Festival and was recently produced at Joe's Pub at
The Public Theater. Upcoming projects include the new musicals Broke Love and Connect Me. Dante is currently training at The Upright Citizens Brigade NY.
www.danterusso.com
