Maria Jane Hyde (born 1969) 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 (Copyforce), her mother is Maureen (née Fennelly). 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 (London/ England) as 'Pepper', in The Wizard of Oz (London/ England) 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 (London, Victoria Palace), as Pepper
Wizard of Oz (London, Ashcroft Theatre), as Munchkin/ Dorothy
Cindarella (London, AdHoc Theatre Co.) 1985–1988: Starlight Express (London/ England), 1st Cast Pearl 1988–1997: Starlight Express (Bochum/ Germany), original Pearl 2000–2001: Tabaluga & Lilli (Oberhausen/ Germany), alternate Lilli, 2nd Cast Spinnenfrau 2002–2004: Miami Nights (Düsseldorf/ Germany), original Präsidentin, 2nd Cast Laura/ Mercedes
Tours
Stella Entertainment, Asia-Tour, Soloist
Welcome 2000, Europe-Tour, as Liza Minnelli
Musical Nights (SET Musical Prod.), Germany-Tour, Soloist
Musical Hautnah (Creativ Team Int.), Germany-Tour, Soloist
Musicals in Concert (Rainbow Show Service), Germany-Tour, Over The Rainbow I, Soloist Musicals in Concert (Rainbow Show Service), Germany-Tour, Over The Rainbow II, Soloist
Other
The Royal Variety Show (London, Palladium) BBC (London/ England), Grange Hill BBC (London/ England), 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
Gallery
References
External links
Starlight Express Fanclub (German) StagePool Germany Starlight Musical Academy - Home