Nearly £50,000 has been raised at a gala dinner to support Birmingham Hippodrome's work in the community.
The money will be used to help the theatre deliver much-needed education projects, access services and outdoor performances.
The event was organised by Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust, was attended by around 300 guests from the region's business community with proceeds raised through donations and auction.
Jane Schofield, managing director of Hotel La Tour which co-sponsored the event with Shakespeares, said: "We view the Hippodrome as very much the jewel in the crown of the outstanding cultural offering in the city.
"We are keen to support the invaluable work which the theatre is growing through its Hippodrome Plus programme in inspiring education, access, community and free outdoor performance work."
Entertainment was provided by a cast featuring names from London's West End musicals including Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera star Earl Carpenter; Jodie Prenger from Oliver! and Mary Poppins star Caroline Sheen.
Auction prizes included flights on a private jet, golden tickets to every Birmingham Hippodrome production for a year, a weekend in the West End and a one kilo bar of pure sterling silver.
Hippodrome chief executive Stuart Griffiths added: "The event marked our fifth Gala Dinner which has now become a popular part of Birmingham's social calendar.
"This year our fundraising efforts are focused on expanding the work we do across the community and we are grateful for the generous support we received on the night enabling us to continue to create meaningful live theatrical experiences for generations to come."
