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Matthew Bourne’s three-act “Cinderella” moves the classic fairy tale to a dangerous World War II environment. The acclaimed dance-drama closes Sunday at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles. Today, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $25-$60. (213) 628-2772.

Theater

A Noise Within closes two shows at opposite ends of the dramatic spectrum this weekend: the impressive Greek tragedy “Oedipus the King,” at 8 p.m. today and Friday; and Joe Orton’s sexual farce “What the Butler Saw,” at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. A Noise Within, 234 S. Brand Blvd. $24-$28. (818) 546-1924.

Classical Music

Southwest Chamber Music performs String Quartet No. 2, “Magueyes” (Revueltas); Invention No. 2 (Carlos Chavez); Quintet for Flute, Strings and Piano (Richard Derby); Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano (Ravel) at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd. $10-$20. (800) 726-7147.

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