She sings with the power and pain of Judy Garland, the sophistication of Barbra Streisand and the humour and warmth of Judy Holliday.
– Gary Smith, Sit Back And Enjoy As World Goes Round – The Hamilton Spectator (2011)
An accomplished vocalist, Lyla has belted out anthems at sports arenas, recorded in studio with local area musicians, performed numerous musical theatre roles, added her voice to several choirs, and has showcased her unique vocal talents as a soloist in countless venues throughout Southern Ontario. The Hamilton Spectator’s Theatre Critic, Gary Smith, named her one of the Top Theatre Performers of 2014 for her one woman cabaret show, Songs For A 40th Birthday. Lyla’s theatrical talents have been showcased in front of and behind the footlights with The Confidential Musical Theatre Project, Daycar Productions, Drury Lane Theatricals, HammerTheatre, The HamilTEN Festival, Hamilton Theatre Inc., Mixed Theatre, The Peninsula Players, Piccadilly Circus, The Players’ Guild of Hamilton, The Staircase, Stoney Creek Little Theatre, Theatre Ancaster, Theatre Aquarius, and Unveiled Productions.
I don’t usually include non-professional performers in this list, but Lyla Miklos’ cabaret performance at The Staircase in Hamilton forces an exception. Miklos sang a concert that included opera, Broadway and American Songbook standards. It was so daring, so rich, so full of personal passion I could have listened to it all over again.
– Gary Smith, Gary Smith’s Top Performers of 2014 – The Hamilton Spectator (2014)
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LYLA LIVE
What: HWDSB Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
When: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am
Where: HWDSB Education Centre at 20 Education Court, Hamilton, ON
Details: Lyla will be singing at this ceremony which will also include reflections from several Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ students.
Website: https://www.hwdsb.on.ca
What: Saudade: A Mediterranean Experience
When: June 4 to 6, 2025 from 7-10pm and June 7, 2025 from 1 to 4pm (Lyla performs on the Friday night ONLY!)
Where: 114 Herkimer St, Hamilton, ON, L8p 2G7
Details: Music from France, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy and more. The Tempest in 6 short scenes. dancing, food, drink and more. Tickets are $25. Children are free. Tapas are extra. Pay with cash at the door or send e-transfers to Pamela Blackwood-Marques at voicesforhire@hotmail.com or (905) 529-0845.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1764290264439294
What: Annual Pride Worship Service
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 10:30am EST
Where: The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton at 170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton, ON
Details: Lyla Miklos along with Music Director Rachel Derry will be providing the music ministry for The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton’s annual Pride Service.
Website: https://uuhamilton.ca
What: 2025 Hamilton Arts Awards
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6 to 10pm
Where: Westinghouse HQ at 286 Sanford Ave N, Hamilton, ON
Details: Lyla Miklos is a nominee in the category of Lifetime Achievement this year! Free admission. No tickets required. Master of Ceremonies is Josh Taylor. Performances and Installations by Caillin Kowalczyk, Kyle Joedicke, Poet in Place Lishai Peel, Westinghouse Studio Artists, Rooted n Ritual, The Corktown Quartet, Jill Letten, Israa Ahmed and more. Refreshments provided by Hearty Hooligan and Barton Salumeria. Over 40 nominees in 4 different categories!!!
Website: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/awards-tributes/arts-awards
What: Noon Hour Concert
When: Friday, August 1, 2025 at Noon
Where: Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch, Hamilton Room at 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON
Details: Long time musical collaborators Lyla Miklos (vocals) and Juanita Maldonado (piano) will share an hour of music, stories and images in honour of our Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities. Lyla, a local queer activist, will share highlights from her show “Young & Beautiful – 50 Years of Music and Memories” along with some new stories and songs to celebrate Pride Season.
Website: https://www.hpl.ca
