Wayland Town Crier 7/2/09: Local children shine in musical ‘Willy Wonka’. The cast of 55 includes 40 children whose high energy and high jinks as a chorus of hard-working Oompa Loompas and Squirrels, as well as five lead roles, keep the action as satisfying as one of Willy Wonka’s everlasting gobstoppers. The Metrowest Family Theater production of the popular musical is at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, with performances on Thursday to Saturday, July 9 to 11, at 7pm, and matinees on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, at 2pm. Tickets are $16 to $20. For tickets call 508-450-7847 or order online.