Maria Jane Hyde
Maria Jane Hyde is an English singer and musical actress.
Early life
Hyde was born in 1969 in The Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, England. Her father, Edward Hyde, is a successful company founder, her mother is Maureen. Hyde grew up with her two older brothers in various Boroughs of The City of London.From the age of four, Hyde attended the Roman Catholic Saint Mary's Primary School. At age 10, she started her training at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Britain's oldest theatre school.
During her training, Hyde appeared in various musicals and productions, i.e. Annie as 'Pepper', in The Wizard of Oz as 'Munchkin/Dorothy' and the BBC Television production Grange Hill.
Career
In 1985, Hyde auditioned for a new type of musical at that time, the London production of Starlight Express. She was chosen by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and became first cast 'Pearl' in the following year, at the age of only 16.In 1988, Hyde became the original 'Pearl' in Starlight Express Germany, the most successful musical in history.
In 2009, Maria Jane Hyde set up her own musical school - Starlight Musical Academy in Velbert, Germany.
Personal life
Hyde has a daughter. She currently lives in Velbert, Germany.Engagements
Musical
Annie, as PepperWizard of Oz, as Munchkin/ Dorothy- Cindarella
- 1985–1988: Starlight Express, 1st Cast Pearl
- 1988–1997: Starlight Express, original Pearl
- 2000–2001: Tabaluga & Lilli, alternate Lilli, 2nd Cast Spinnenfrau
- 2002–2004: Miami Nights, original Präsidentin, 2nd Cast ''Laura/ Mercedes''
Tours
- Stella Entertainment, Asia-Tour, Soloist
- Welcome 2000, Europe-Tour, as Liza Minnelli
- Musical Nights, Germany-Tour, Soloist
- Musical Hautnah, Germany-Tour, Soloist
- Musicals in Concert, Germany-Tour, Over The Rainbow I, Soloist
- Musicals in Concert, Germany-Tour, Over The Rainbow II, Soloist
Other
- The Royal Variety Show
- BBC, Grange Hill
- BBC, The Ovaltineys
- diverse i.e. for: Opel GMC, Deutsche Bahn AG, Daimler-Chrysler, E-Plus, Vodafone-D2, Fijitsu-Siemens, Reemtsma, BMW, Michelin, Sparda-Bank, TNT, Sparkasse, Ferrari, Deutsche Post AG, Karstadt, Ideal Home Show
Recordings
- CD, "What are you waiting for", Maria Jane Hyde, 1991
- CD Starlight Express, Pearl, Original German Cast Recording
- CD, Kindle Park, Soloist, Kids Rock CD, Los Angeles.
- CD, The Medleys, Soloist, Creativ Team Int.
- CD, Big Brother Christmas, Session Singer, Sony/BMG
- CD, Miami Nights, Baila Me, Soloist, Original Cast Recording
- CD, United Music Nation, Soloist, Jabba Records