If you've seen A Stardust show before, you know what to expect: a jukebox musical strung around 1940s crooner classics. Think Forever Plaid minus a decade of musical evolution, or a live version of The Lawrence Welk Holiday Special. I'm a fan of several members of the cast, director Linda Whitney, and Harlequin's jazz combo, but not so much of Stardust's unthreatening musical vernacular. But even I dug "Little Jack Frost Get Lost," "Everybody Eats When They Come to My House," "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" and a lovely arrangement (by Syd Potter) of "Angels We Have Heard on High," featuring high harmony by Alison Monda.

Read my full review here.

[Harlequin Productions, A Stardust Christmas Carol, through Jan. 1, show times vary, $12-$40, 202 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia, 360.786.0151]