Maria Jane Hyde
Maria Jane Hyde is a English singer and musical actress.
Early life
Hyde was born in The Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, England. Her father, Edward Hyde, is a successful company founder (Copyforce), her mother is, Maureen Hyde, geb. Fennelly. Hyde grew up with her two older brothers in various Boroughs of The City of London. From the age of 4, Hyde attended the Roman catholic Saint Mary's Primary School. Age 10, she started her training at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Britain's oldest theatre- and musical 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' or 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 1st Cast 'Pearl' in the following year, at the age of only 16.
In 1988, Hyde became the original 'Pearl' in Starlight Express Germany,[1] the most successful musical in history.[2]
In June 2008, Maria Jane Hyde became the Creative Director of Singing Tooth Productions[3] in Telford/ England. The company produces various shows but sells general and taylor made musical entertainment mainly.
Personal life
Hyde is married and has a daughter. She currently lives with her family in Telford/ England.
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[4][5]
- 1988 - 1997: Starlight Express (Bochum/ Germany), original Pearl[1][5]
- 2000 - 2001: Tabaluga & Lilli (Oberhausen/ Germany), alternate Lilli, 2nd Cast Spinnenfrau
- 2002 - 2004: Miami Nights (Dusseldorf/ 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[6]
- 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
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Dressing room Bochum/ Germany -
Original cast Bochum/ Germany
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Dinah und Pearl
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Dinah und Pearl
References
- ^ a b Starlight-Express.net
- ^ StagePool: Starlight Express erfolgreichstes Musical der Welt
- ^ Singing Tooth Productions
- ^ Programme booklet, Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London SW1, 1986, The Company/ Cast in order of appearance
- ^ a b http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_the_Observation_Car
- ^ CBS Records, 1988, CBS6530777 / 5 099765 307771, Featuring Steven Michael/ Maria Jane Hyde