Candace Bushnell – True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City at Westport Country Playhouse

Best-selling author and cultural icon Candace Bushnell brings her acclaimed one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City to the Westport Country Playhouse on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Known as the creator of Sex and the City, Bushnell delivers a witty, fast-paced onstage memoir that dives into her personal stories of navigating life, love, and fame in New York City.

From early days at Studio 54 to her rise as a pioneering voice in modern literature and pop culture, Bushnell candidly shares tales of ambition, fashion, friendship, and heartbreak. With a cosmo in hand and Manolos on her feet, she brings fans behind the scenes of her real-life experiences that inspired the groundbreaking series. Her reflections offer humor and heart, from her first byline to the creation of the character Carrie Bradshaw, and beyond.

The evening promises laughs, storytelling, and a celebration of female empowerment. Critics have called the show “an evening of pure joy and entertainment” and praised Bushnell as a “warm and witty performer” with a knack for connecting personally with the audience.

The Westport Country Playhouse is located at 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut. For ticket information, visit westportplayhouse.org or call the box office at (203) 227-4177.