As part of its Sounds of the World Series, The Winter Park Playhouse has once again partnered with Barbara Chandler Productions to present Velvet and Soul: The Gentleman’s Songbook on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. This event will feature professional vocalist Eric Green with Jeanine Nesbit accompanying him on piano.
The evening will be free of charge and held at the Winter Park Library in the Edyth Bush Theatre, located at 1052 West Morse Blvd. Doors open for seating at 6:00 p.m. with the performance beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Sounds of the World is sponsored in part by Orange County Government through the Arts and Cultural Affairs program, the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency Division of Arts & Culture, and United Arts of Central Florida. The Winter Park Library is donating its Edyth Bush Theatre to help make the performances accessible to all.
Velvet and Soul: The Gentleman’s Songbook will feature Eric Green singing well-known songs such as “Heard It Through The Grapevine” (Marvin Gaye), “My Girl” (The Temptations), “Fly Me To The Moon” (Frank Sinatra), “Ribbon In The Sky” (Stevie Wonder), and more! And to add to the evening’s festivities, Quincy “Q Major” Wilson will open the show with a poetry reading.
Eric Green is a singer, recording artist, and children’s author whose love for music has been a lifelong part of his creative journey. He has served as a praise and worship leader at his church, sharing his voice through music rooted in faith, inspiration, and soul. His stage credits include Five Guys Named Moe at The Winter Park Playhouse and Joyful! at Walt Disney World. Beyond the stage, Eric continues to express his creativity as a recording artist and the author of the children’s book Treasure Under the Sea.
Date : October 29, 2026 at 7pm
Event location : 1052 West Morse Blvd, Winter Park FL
Contact : (407) 645-0145 or mail@winterparkplayhouse.org