Premiere of the Musical “Some Like It Hot” on the TNMU Stage
On March 26, 2026, the assembly hall of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University transformed into 1930s Chicago. The theater studio “Art-Drama” presented its long-awaited premiere — the musical comedy “Some Like It Hot.”
TNMU students proved that they not only excel in their studies and practical skills but can also keep an audience captivated from the first to the last minute. It was an evening of transformations and humor. A plot familiar to everyone came alive in new colors thanks to the energy of the young actors.
The main characters — Roman Sosnytskyi (Daphne/Jerry) and Nazarii Bobko (Josephine/Joe) — demonstrated incredible charisma and comedic talent, skillfully balancing on high heels and in women’s dresses.
The audience also enjoyed Diana Burdiak as the charming Sweetie, who added tenderness and lyricism to the performance. Vitalii Trach appeared as the eccentric Osgood, whose lines sparked waves of applause.
The criminal storyline was confidently carried by the “mafia” led by Boss Spats (Anton Shupa) and dangerous gangsters (Jay Paliwal, Illia Sobchuk). They were opposed by brave detectives Vladyslav Bohonos and Rostyslav Hnativ.
The creative ensemble of the “Art-Drama” actors impressed, as all members of the studio appeared on stage simultaneously, creating the atmosphere of a real jazz band and bustling Florida hotels. Each character — from the strict governess Marta (Nelia Shopiak) to the energetic orchestra members — had a unique personality.
Other roles were performed by:
- Tony — Demian Yashchyshyn
- Polly — Anna Chernous
- Janet — Kateryna Savchenko
- Orchestra director — Nazar Krasytskyi
- Porter Lily — Daryna Fedoriv
- Kitty — Yelyzaveta Miz
- Dolores — Diana Kliots
- Angelica — Oksana Dydyk
- Rosalind — Sofiia Boichuk
- Myla — Marta Vashchyshyn
- Lizzie — Iryna Shvak
- Jenny — Anastasiia Khodorchuk
- Violetta — Olesia Burlatska
- Flory — Viktoriia Klopotiuk
“This production is the result of months of rehearsals and incredible dedication from the students. We wanted to give the audience a celebration, and judging by the ovations, we succeeded,” said the stage director and head of the studio, Mariana Varvaruk.