Our top five picks for a fabulously entertaining family fall by Nancy Churnin

SOURCE: The Dallas Morning News at 2:46pm on August 28, 2014[SHARE]

'Beyond Therapy' a bit dated, but still funny at Stage West by Nancy Churnin

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'Year of the Rooster' is something to crow about at the Wyly Theatre by Nancy Churnin

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'Stella & Lou' is an old-fashioned romance in need of sparks by Nancy Churnin

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Sports teams kick in extra fun for children at their kids' zones by Nancy Churnin

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Elevator Project kicks off with 'Year of the Rooster' at Wyly by Nancy Churnin

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Theater: 'Nekkid with the Cats' is sassy, silly and sporadically smart by Nancy Churnin

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'Wait Until Dark' thriller well-crafted, but lacks element of surprise by Nancy Churnin

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'Full Gallop' is an intoxicating ride at WaterTower by Nancy Churnin

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Still learning about beauty from Diana Vreeland 25 years later by Nancy Churnin

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Dan Savage will perform at Uptown's Pride Performing Arts Festival by Nancy Churnin

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One-Minute Play Festival aims to capture local zeitgeist by Nancy Churnin

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'None of the Above' is an absurd, witty mix by Nancy Churnin

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'Wait Until Dark' promises thrills at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas by Nancy Churnin

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Drive out to one of these 4 drive-ins for one last blast of summer fun by Nancy Churnin

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Try one of these 4 drive-ins for one last blast of summer fun by Nancy Churnin

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'Candy Barr's Last Dance' a tease without substance at Theatre Three by Nancy Churnin

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'Phantom of the Opera' at Winspear exquisitely sung with breathtaking effects by Nancy Churnin

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Theatre Three offers world premiere of 'Candy Barr's Last Dance' by Nancy Churnin

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'Phantom' face-off: North Texas hosts two versions of famed musical by Nancy Churnin

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Review: Soul Rep makes welcome Dallas return with New Play Festival by Nancy Churnin

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Plano teen's performance in 'Stiff' is inspired by watching his mom by Nancy Churnin

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Unlikely love story in 'Dogfight' at WaterTower Theatre by Nancy Churnin

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Wyly Theatre welcomes six small companies as part of new collaboration by Nancy Churnin

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WingSpan Theatre's 'Adam & Eve' emerges as star of FIT by Nancy Churnin

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