This production was one of a handful of times Katharine Hepburn appeared in Buffalo. The Erlanger theatre, a successful venue in the 1930s, hosted many talents of stage and screen.Hepburn has other local connections--her maternal grandparents lived…
One of Katharine Hepburn’s biggest hits was the romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story. The movie was based on a screenplay by Phillip Barry, who wrote the play specifically for Hepburn. When the play opened in Buffalo in October 1940, prominent…
Katharine Hepburn continued appearing on theatrical stages during her long movie career. She appeared in Buffalo a handful of times, including this Shakespearean performance.Hepburn has other local connections--her maternal grandparents lived here,…