Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Christopher is a Dallas/Fort Worth-based singer, actor, producer, and director.

As an actor, Christopher has been a member of Actor’s Equity Association since 2005, and has nearly 90 professional credits, including 40+ productions with Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, and 20+ productions with Lyric Stage, Inc. in Dallas (formerly Irving), as well as work with the Dallas Theatre Center, Theatre Under The Stars, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma City, Surflight Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, Theatre Three, New Harmony Theatre, Wishing Star Productions, Stage West, Uptown Players, New Stage Theatre, and Red Mountain Theatre Company.

As a producer, Christopher was V.P. and Managing Producer of Wishing Star Productions, LLC for four years (2013-2017), and produced four productions of the RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL, including three national tours, which were both presented and independently produced.

As V.P. of Wishing Star Productions, as well as General Manager of the Rudolph Tours, Christopher implemented, managed, produced, and oversaw all aspects of production, including company management, production management, tour management, and general management, including but not limited to: day-to-day operations; budgeting; interviewing, hiring, and managing of all personnel; HR; contracting; contract writing; contract negotiations; labor and union negotiations; vendor acquisition and relations; travel logistics, coordination and implementation for touring companies, including multi-city hotel accommodations, motor coach & bussing, air travel (domestic & international) for artists and technical personnel; branding; marketing; copy writing & editing; creation of ads, admats, & marketing materials; ad buying; selling and/or booking production to presenters and/or venues; etc.

Christopher also briefly worked as a independently contracted Company Manager with Dallas Summer Musicals for their 2015 production of THE KING & I.

REGIONAL THEATRE - All Credits, 2022-2005

• Jesus Christ Superstar - Judas; WaterTower Theatre; dir. Natalie King

• THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY - Robert; WaterTower Theatre; dir. Shane Peterman

• CABARET (‘98 Version) - Emcee; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Penny Ayn Maas

• A FUNNY THING…FORUM - Miles Standby; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Mary Gilbreath Grim

• RAGTIME - Tateh; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Feleceia Wilson

• THE BEST OF BROADWAY: A POPS CONCERT - Featured Singer; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Christopher J. Deaton

• MIRETTE - Bellini; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Richard Estes

• EVITA - Che & Peron Standby; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Len Pfluger

• SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Benefit Concert) - Man 2; Lyric Stage, Sammons Center; dir. Christopher J. Deaton, music dir. Bruce Greer

• I DO! I DO! - Michael; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Penny Ayn Maas

• THE MAJESTIC UNPLUGGED - Featured Singer; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; music dir. Bruce Greer

• GUYS & DOLLS - Sky; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Penny Ayn Maas

• DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST - Gaston; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Noah Putterman

• JEKYLL & HYDE - Jekyll & Hyde US | Proops | Ensemble; Casa Mañana; dir. Tee Scatuorchio

• NEVERLAND - Captain Hook | Mr. Darling (Emergency Replacement); Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Noah Putterman

• DADDY LONG LEGS - Jervis; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Richard Estes

• DISNEY’S HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - Captain Phoebus; Lyric Stage, Majestic Theatre; dir. Penny Ayn Maas

• DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID - King Triton | Chef Louis; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Lee Wilkins

• CAMELOT - Lancelot; Lyric Stage; dir. Len Pfluger

• SPAMALOT (st. Jeff McCarthy & Julia Murney) - Galahad | Black Knight | Herbert’s Father; Casa Mañana; dir. Hunter Foster

• THREE LITTLE PIGS (Stiles & Drewe) - Big Bad Wolf; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Noah Putterman

• SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. - Tom; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. J. Dumont

• THE NEW MOON - Robert; Lyric Stage; dir. A. Baldwin

• GRAND HOTEL - Baron Felix Von Geigern; Lyric Stage; dir. Len Pfluger

• INTO THE WOODS - Cinderella’s Prince | Wolf; Lyric Stage; dir. Harry Parker

• LADY IN THE DARK - Kendall; Lyric Stage; dir. A. Nieman

• LES MISÉRABLES - Courfeyrac | Brujon | Pimp | Javert US; Casa Mañana; dir. Tim Bennett

• THE GOLDEN APPLE (PS Classics Cast Recording) - Ulysses; Lyric Stage; dir. Stefan Novinski

• THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Admiral Von Schreiber; Casa Mañana; dir. Casey Hushion

• LES MISÉRABLES - Bamatabois | Courfeyrac | Thenardier US; Dallas Theatre Center; dir. Liesl Tommy

• THE LYONS - Brian; Uptown Players, dir. Bruce R. Coleman

• THE HUMAN COMEDY - Spangler; Lyric Stage; dir. A. Nieman

• THE DESERT SONG - Red Shadow/Pierre; Lyric Stage; dir. Jay Dias

• RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL - Hermey; Wishing Star Productions, Majestic Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• ASSASSINS - Balladeer; Theatre Three, Inc.; dir. Bruce R. Coleman

• MISS SAIGON - Captain Schultz | Ensemble; Casa Mañana; dir. Tim Bennett

• CITY OF ANGELS - Quartet Baritone; Theatre Three, Inc.; dir. Bruce R. Coleman

• CAMELOT (st. Bradley Dean) - Donavan | Ensemble; Casa Mañana; dir. Gabriel Barre

• ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Premiere) - Molly’s Dad | Archie; Casa Mañana, Chidlren’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• 42ND STREET - Pat Denning; Casa Mañana; dir. Tim Bennett

• THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER (Play) - Sprague | Joe; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• ANNIE, JR. - Rooster | Fred | Dog Catcher; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. - Mad Hatter | Dodo Bird; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• RENT - Benny | Angel US (Vocally Performed Angel); Casa Mañana; dir. Tim Bennett

• CHARLOTTE’S WEB (Play) - Arable | Templeton Puppeteer & Voice; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL (Premiere) - Claus; Casa Mañana, Chidlren’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• OLIVER! - Bill Sykes | Mr. Sowerberry; Casa Mañana; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• HAIRSPRAY - Pinky | Spritzer | et al; Casa Mañana; dir. Casey Hushion, chor. Josh Rhodes

• AVENUE X (A Cappella Musical) - Chuck; New Harmony Theatre; dir. Elliot Wasserman

• THE WIZARD OF OZ - Scarecrow; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• THE ADVENTURES OF BR’ER RABBIT- Br’er Fox | Wiley Kolster; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO - Stromboli; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• EVITA (st. Lauren Kennedy & Kevin Grey) - Eva’s Brother | General | Aristocrat; Casa Mañana; dir. Richard Stafford

• RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™ (Premiere Musical Adaptation) - Hermey the Elf; Casa Mañana Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (st. Ruta Lee & Ed Dixon) - Aggie | Doggette | Aide; Casa Mañana; dir. Josh Rhodes

• SNOW WHITE (Premier, New Musical) - Prince Sebastian; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Jacquelyn Piro & Steve Blanchard) - Admiral Von Schreiber; Casa Mañana; dir. Alan Coats

• THE FULL MONTY - Buddy “Keno” Walsh; WaterTower Theatre; dir. Terry Martin

• BLANKITY BLANK (A New Musical) - “Actor 2: The Conceited”; Theatre Three, Theatre Too; dir. D. Miller

• PETER PAN (Broadway Version) - Captain Hook | Mr. Darling; Casa Mañana; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• THE ALAMO (Educational Musical Adaptation) - William B. Travis; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• SWEENEY TODD (st. Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner) - Anthony; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma City; dir. Nick Corley

• DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK- Shere Kahn; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. Joe Sturgeon

• THE SPITFIRE GRILL - Sheriff Joe Sutter; Stage West; dir. Jerry Russell

• SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE - Chris; New Stage Theatre; dir. William Biddy

• LES MISÉRABLES (st. Rob Evan) - Bamatabois | Courfeyrac; Theatre Under The Stars; dir. Fred Hanson, music dir. Robert Billig

• ANNIE - Louis Howe | Jimmy Johnson | Ensemble; Casa Mañana, Bass Performance Hall; dir. Norb Joerder

• MAKE ME A SONG: Music of William Finn - Chris (“DB”); WaterTower Theatre; dir. James Paul Lemons

• SLEEPING BEAUTY (Premiere, New Musical) - Carlotta Kissup | Prince Charming; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. J. Pringle

• OKLAHOMA! (with the Dallas Wind Symphony) - Will Parker; WaterTower Theatre; dir. Michael Serrechia

• DAMN YANKEES (st. Richard Kind) - Joe Hardy; Casa Mañana; dir. Elliott Wasserman

• DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST - Gaston; Red Mountain Theatre Company; dir. Abe Reybold; chor. Joel Ferrell

• THE ALAMO (Educational Musical Adaptation) - James Butler Bonham; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. B. Jackson

• FROSTY (Premiere, New Musical) - EVIL FROSTY; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. J. Pringle

• MAN OF LA MANCHA - Anselmo; Casa Mañana, Bass Performance Hall; dir. Elliott Wasserman

• R&H’S CINDERELLA - Prince Christopher; Casa Mañana, Bass Performance Hall; dir. Mark Madama

• SHOW BOAT (with the FWSO) - Ensemble; Casa Mañana, Bass Performance Hall; dir. Mark Madama

• THE ALAMO (Educational Musical Adaptation) - James Butler Bonham; Casa Mañana, Children’s Theatre; dir. V. Galloway-Chapa

• MAN OF LA MANCHA - Pedro; WaterTower Theatre; dir. Terry Martin

• INTO THE WOODS - Cinderella’s Prince | Wolf; WaterTower Theatre; dir. James Paul Lemons

• BEAU JEST - Chris; Surflight Theatre; dir. Allison Bergmann

• THE LION IN WINTER - Prince Phillip; Surflight Theatre; dir. James A. Bond

• THE MUSIC MAN - Ewart Dunlop (Quartet Baritone); Surflight Theatre; dir. Paula Sloan

• DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST - Gaston; Surflight Theatre; dir. Alan M-L Wager

• THE WHO’S TOMMY - Lover | Minister | Specialist; Surflight Theatre; dir. Chris Kahler

• ME & MY GIRL- Charles Heathersett; Surflight Theatre; dir. Karen Babcock

• SHENANDOAH (st. John Davidson) - John Anderson; Surflight Theatre; dir. Steve Steiner

as Judas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

• “This JCS is driven by the sheer power of the voices and performances of the cast and by King’s fresh look at the familiar material.

  Appreciation of those powerful voices must start with the incredible Christopher J. Deaton as Judas whose voice could probably put a few cracks in a pillar or two. However, it is the emotion behind that voice brings out all the conflict and torment of the character and creates true sympathy for the most notorious traitor of all time.” - Doug Sturdivant

• “The show centers on Jesus Christ’s days before his crucifixion. Christopher J. Deaton played Judas as a man with deep layers and conflict giving him many different sides and perspectives.” - Dallas Voice

as Robert Kincaid in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

• “Christopher J. Deaton is Robert Kincaid, who finds his way to Francesca’s farm while looking for a bridge to photograph. Deaton gives Robert a quiet, appealing masculinity and one can easily see why Francesca is drawn to this worldly, yet humble, man. And that voice.”- Doug Sturdivant

• “Christopher J. Deaton is a powerful tenor who commands the stage in numbers such as ‘The World Inside a Frame’ and the emotional ‘It All Fades Away,’ arguably the most moving song of the entire production.” - Ramona Harper

as the Emcee in CABARET

• “Our guide from start to finish is the Emcee of the Kit Kat Club, Lyric Stage executive artistic director Christopher J. Deaton—a muscled, alluring hunk of whatever-gender-you-prefer as he ‘Willkommen’s’ us to leave our hang-ups on the curb, and to stomp and whistle at the beautiful people on the stage.

  Deaton, more often the handsome romantic tenor in Lyric productions, reveals the breadth of his acting skills as the Emcee. Pared down to I-can-do-that dancing weight, his head shaved and shining, and wearing a muscle shirt split to the navel to reveal an enviable six-pack, he preens and flirts like an androgynous peacock. He’s hilarious and bawdy singing ‘Two Ladies,’ and sports the longest legs in the chorus line singing ‘Money,’ that cynical anthem to capitalism.

  Later, he’s downright sinister dancing with a costumed ape in ‘If You Could See Her,’ with its chilling anti-semitic finish line. From his mincing, ebullient start to the show’s sagging, dark finish, Deaton delivers the feel and the fate of a self-deluded society teetering on collapse.”- Martha Heimberg

as Tateh in RAGTIME

• “…terrific tenor Christopher J. Deaton delivers an unfailing Yiddish accent… Deaton’s struggling Jewish immigrant is strongest in scenes with his little daughter (perky Allison Arroyo on the night we reviewed; she alternates with Megan Arroyo). He ties her to his own wrist, so she won’t go astray in the big city. His rendition of ‘Gliding,’ sung to cheer the child up, builds in tenderness and charm until he convinces us all that a happy ending is just around the corner.” - Martha Heimberg

as Sky Masterson in GUYS & DOLLS

• “Handsome high-stakes gambler Sky Masterson, played by Lyric Stage’s longtime heartthrob and terrific tenor Christopher J. Deaton, is passing through town and takes a bet that turns the plot of the show. … Deaton is masculine and strong as Sky, his voice blending lovingly with Lutz’s Sarah in duets like ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before.’ He’s all assurance and tough-guy timing in his big solo number, ‘Luck Be a Lady,’ singing to his muse while blowing on the dice in his hand and raising a knowing eyebrow to the babes in the audience.” -Martha Heimburg

• “Christopher J. Deaton played Sky Masterson with panache and ease, singing beautifully, as always, and looking suitably dashing. He and Ms. Lutz had real chemistry that payed off in their scenes and duets.” - Chris Jackson

as Jervis Pendleton in DADDY LONG LEGS

• “Samantha McHenry and Christopher J. Deaton deliver resplendent performances. … Their chemistry is extremely believable…allowing the audience (to) sincerely feel their emotions. Both have luxurious singing voices. … Christopher J. Deaton delivers his best work that I have seen him do in this production. He wears his characterization like a second skin. Deaton also happens to have the best song of the entire night titled ‘Charity.’ For this ballad that has a country flavor, Deaton’s tenor vocals soar and glide within the song with roaring force, then subside to a soft falsetto—just an exquisite solo that became the vocal highlight of the evening.”- John Garcia

as Sir Galahad, Black Knight, & Herbert’s Father in SPAMALOT

• “As Sir Galahad/The Black Knight/Prince Herbert's Father, Christopher J. Deaton once again proves his status as a local theatre treasure. His booming baritone voice so strongly rivals his impeccable comedic timing that it is hard to say which is his greater strength. In fact, he is so versatile that he is nearly unrecognizable as he changes from role to role. His duet with The Lady of the Lake, ‘The Song That Goes Like This,’ hilariously demonstrates his charm and wit, but also offers some gut-busting moments, which I won't spoil in writing.” - Kyle Christopher West

as Robert Mission in THE NEW MOON

• “The book…focuses on French nobleman and revolutionary Robert, made sexy and daring by Christopher J. Deaton, a strong, flexible baritone with a smoldering glance and a sudden joyous smile that reaches the back of the hall in his ode to his beloved, ‘Marianne.’ … Deaton and Lassiter, romantic leads to sigh for, are electric in “Wanting You” and “Lover, Come Back to Me.” They continue to make beautiful music together after their recent performance in the lead roles of Lyric Stage’s award-winning The Golden Apple. The recording of that show, for sale in the lobby, was recently named one of last season’s top ten internationally by Opera Magazine.” - Martha Heimburg

• “Deaton brings rich timbre and vulnerable delivery to the story of an idealistic French nobleman, Robert, who believes in liberté, egalité, fraternité before the French Revolution. On the run from France, where he committed the crime of killing noblemen in defense of a peasant, he falls in love with Marianne (Lassiter), the beautiful but proud daughter of an aristocrat for whom he labors, in disguise, as a servant. Lassiter’s flawless, crystalline soprano soars. Reuniting with Deaton, her co-star from Lyric’s 2014 lovely production of Romberg’s The Desert Song, brings an added depth of intimacy that suits a complex courtship that travels a winding road over perceived class differences, political polarities and time.” - Nancy Churnin

as Baron Felix Von Geigern in GRAND HOTEL

• “The most suspenseful theatre scene I’ve watched this year takes place near the end of Act One, when the financially challenged, opportunistic Baron Felix Von Gaigern (Christopher J. Deaton) climbs outside the railing on the second story balcony to creep perilously across its full length in half light to enter another guest’s room. Deaton is a strong singer for this type of multi-dimensional work that Lyric Stage frequently mounts, as clearly demonstrated in the Act One finale duet, “Love Can’t Happen”. Watching him climb out over the balcony railing to inch across its length with no safety harness visible, a bold, unanticipated demonstration of agility and risk, astonishes the viewer and whets the appetite for the romantic duet he masters eloquently with Elizavera Grushinskaya (Mary-Margaret Pyeatt).”- Alexandra Bonifield

• “…Lyric’s production is superbly cast with local musical theater pros giving spectacularly good performances… The slightly larcenous baron (Christopher J. Deaton) befriends Otto Kringelein (achingly fine Andy Baldwin), (and) their joyous duet at the bar, ‘We’ll Take a Glass Together,’ is, as it was on Broadway, the highlight of an evening crowded with great singing and dancing.” - Elaine Liner

• “The Baron, a handsome young nobleman, is trying to live a privileged life he can no longer afford. In addition to charm and a powerful voice, Christopher J. Deaton conveys touching surprise as his character discovers his capacity to love.” - Nancy Churnin

• “The strongest center of this tornado of storylines is the buzz surrounding the debonair young Baron von Gaigern (the handsome, virile tenor Christopher J. Deaton), a penniless aristocrat and sometimes thief whose high-living lifestyle is financed by his escalating debt to menacing mobsters. He stuns himself by falling for the aging ballerina Elizaveta (a delicate, petulant Mary-Margaret Pyeatt), whose love of dance is rejuvenated by his attentions. The love affair happens fast, like everything else in this show, but the chemistry between the two is convincing, and their duet, the melodious ‘Love Can’t Happen,’ generates some real heat.” - Martha Heimberg

as the Wolf & Cinderella’s Prince in INTO THE WOODS

• “Christopher J. Deaton and Anthony Fortino steal scenes as charming princes whose eyes twinkle and legs leap rather than walk. Deaton’s deep, fine voice proves riveting in his double role as the lascivious wolf. “Hello, Little Girl,” he sings and hello, wolf, you can feel the audience respond.” - Nancy Churnin

• “Both princes are models of arrogant, handsome, charming, shallow manhood. Deaton, as Cinderella’s Prince, is truly and comically confused by a second-act world where ‘faithful’ and ‘sincere’ are suddenly introduced into the story. Who wished for this? Anthony Fortino, a terrific singer and magnetic stage presence in any role, is marvelously upbeat and determined as Rapunzel’s Prince… Deaton and Fortino make a wicked comic team, comparing princely notes on the pleasures of chasing women or singing of the ‘Agony’ once you’ve caught one and installed her in the palace.” - Martha Heimberg

• “As her persistent prince, Christopher J. Deaton is ardent and haughty, but he truly shines when staving off his carnal desires in his other role as the Wolf.” - Lindsey Wilson

as Ulysses in THE GOLDEN APPLE

• “Fortunately, Lyric Stage had a generally excellent cast to carry this off. If this is strictly local talent, it is of a remarkably high level. Best is Christopher J. Deaton as Ulysses, who wields his handsome light baritone and clear diction with masculine elegance. As his Penelope, Kristen Lassiter offers a sense of stoic nobility and an appropriately furious tirade when Ulysses finally makes his long-overdue return to her.” - Eric Myers

• “Christopher J. Deaton’s vibrant baritone conveys a Ulysses torn between devotion and desire to explore, while Kristen Lassiter brings a sweet, strong soprano to knowing and anguished Penelope.” - Review of PS Classics Two-Disc Recording

• “Christopher J. Deaton gives his strongest performance I’ve seen yet as the strait-laced but always very human male lead Ulysses, respectfully attentive to his wife Penelope yet eager for adventure in shady Rhododendron. The richness of his voice, masculine yet full of loving warmth, wins the audience as easily as it keeps Penelope enthralled. … Christopher J. Deaton’s soulful delivery of ‘Ulysses’ Soliloquy’ near the end brings the audience back down to Earth from the hyperactive exuberance of earlier scenes to the reflective depth of emotion that floats beneath the show’s frothy madcap excess.” - Alexandra Bonifield

• “Under Stefan Novinski’s insightful direction, the love story of Ulysses and Penelope, poignantly conveyed by the powerful voices of Christopher J. Deaton and Kristen Lassiter, anchors the tale.” - Nancy Churnin