Total: 1630 Guests

 

Name: W. Jackson
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From: USA
Time: 1999-03-21 19:02:57
Comments: As I understand it, Antonio Banderas will play the Phantom in the movie. I recently heard him trying to sing with Sarah Brightman on PBS. He is not the one to play the Phantom. He just doesn't cut it. Most people interested in the movie want Michael Crawford cast as the Phantom. After, he is the Phantom.

Name: Lisa
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Referred by: From a Friend
From: Texas
Time: 1999-03-21 15:42:38
Comments: I heard from a friend that Antonio Banderas is being considered for the role of the Phantom. I would like to say that I think casting him would be a mistake and that Micheal Crawford should be cast instead.

Name: Rebecca
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From: Connecticut
Time: 1999-03-21 14:46:24
Comments: I believe that this website is a miracle. Michael Crawford is the only man who can Star in the movie version of "The Phantom of the Opera", he is the only man who can perfectly play the Phantom. I have seen so many productions of the musical and they only bring tears to my eyes for one reason, they depress me. The musical has never been the same since it lost Michael Crawford, he portrays the part like no other man can. I am shocked and appaled that Antonio Banderas may be chosen to play the Phantom. I will protest in every way I legally can. This site has my full support. I can now say that if the movie is filmed starring Antonio Banderas I will never again see a movie produced by the Warner Brothers company. To whoever reads this, don't let them win, Michael should star in the movie, his fans will agree, and we will be triumphant.

Name: Gary A. Emenitove
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From: Omaha, Nebraska
Time: 1999-03-21 12:22:00
Comments: This is a great idea and a very well-executed web site. I completely support your intentions. John Travolta and Antonio Banderas are fine actors but are not THE Phantom. That role will always belong to Mr. Crawford. (I am also a Superman fan and also find it incomprehensible that the same Warner Brothers would cast Nicholas Cage in that title role.) Good luck.

Name: Lisa Jean Murphy
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From: Burlingame CA
Time: 1999-03-21 11:39:50
Comments: The level of talent that Mr. Crawford possesses is unmatched by any living actor or singer alive today. He is so special to watch when he performs, and I don't believe there is anyone who would not be absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to see him in the role of the 'Phantom' on film -- it would be an experience of a life time for everyone. His portrayal of the Phantom is pure magic and it must be captured forever! Thank you, Lisa Murphy Burlingame CA

Name: Rob Starek
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From: Cleveland, OH
Time: 1999-03-20 22:52:49
Comments: Mr. Crawford is one of the most talented and respectable actors of our time. He is a very diverse actor and very deserving of the part of the phantom.

Name: Nathan Sager
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From: Denver
Time: 1999-03-20 20:10:58
Comments: My wife and I love Antonio Banderes but it would be a travesty not to have Michael Crawford sing the Phantom. Give another part to Banderes for the box office draw. Reminds me of Audry Hepburn playing in the Movie My Fair Lady.

Name: Kristen L. Martin
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From: HOUMA, LA
Time: 1999-03-20 16:13:16
Comments: I know the words to every song, sang a solo during one of my choir concerts, am a ranked soprano in the state of Louisiana, and would someday like to perform in the Phantom on Broadway.

Name: Amanda
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From: Ontario
Time: 1999-03-19 10:45:27
Comments: I have heard that a rumour that Antonio Banderas is to be cast as Phantom in the new movie. I think that Mr. Banderas is a very gifted actor, however, I think that it would be wrong for him to be cast in this role over Michael Crawford, who originated the role of Phantom on stage in London. Mr. Crawford IS the Phantom and no one could give the role what he has already done. I am asking you to please cast Mr. Crawford as the Phantom, as it wouldn't be the same without him!

Name: Linda Hanlon
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From: The Jersey Shore
Time: 1999-03-19 10:18:24
Comments: Allowing someone other than Michael Crawford to be cast in the role of the Phantom in the movie version would be a great disservice to the millions of people who have enjoyed this production thanks to Michael. Michael IS the Phantom and having someone such as Antonio Banderas take over the role is just ludicrous. Did you happen catch in ALW's birthday celebration? He does not have the persona nor the voice for this roll--it was laughable! It MUST be Michael!

Name: Michael & Martha Ferrell
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From:
Time: 1999-03-19 00:08:34
Comments: We support your efforts regarding the casting of Michael Crawford as the Phantom of the Opera. Anyone other than he in the role would considerably diminish the production.

Name: Rickie
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From: NM
Time: 1999-03-18 23:20:21
Comments: This website is great! I heard about the Antonio Banderas casting as the POTO and was outraged!! I have not seen Michael Crawford on stage in this role but I have the CD and cassette of him singing with the original London cast. He is magical! I saw Michael's PBS special with Dale Kristian and couldn't help thinking I missed out when I saw others play the phantom on stage. I love the musical but Michael takes the acting and singing to a higher plane...hauntingly heavenly!! His acting skill in this role was by far the best. If Michael Crawford is allowed to play the phantom in the movie version I can forsee an Academy Award nomination for him and the movie! Why would Warner Bros. and ALW jeopardize the success of the movie by putting someone else in the role? They must be crazy! LET THE MOVIE SCRIPT FOLLOW THE BROADWAY MUSICAL EXACTLY... USE THE ORIGINAL CAST!!! MC IS THE ONLY PHANTOM!!!

Name: Benjamin Kohler
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From: York, PA
Time: 1999-03-18 22:09:32
Comments: Congratulations to all involved in this noble effort. There lies no doubt in my mind that the one true Phantom should star in the movie. My support goes with you all. Keep up the good work! I have no doubt that ALW will come around and submit to the fans wishes. Congrats!!!

Name: Robin Daskin
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Time: 1999-03-18 22:03:52
Comments: I understand that Andrew Lloyd Weber& Company want to use musical lightweights like Antonio Banderas or John Travolta. While Antonio's voice was fine for Evita, and John Travolta is an accomplished actor neither is my idea of a worthy "phantom". Last summer during a Michael Crawford concert broadcast on a PBS (KCET Los Angeles) fundraising drive calls came from women from 17 to 70. The seventeen year old referred to Mr. Crawford as her "Angel of Music". When Michael hovers over the leading lady during the "Phantom of the Opera" duet we all grow weak at the knees. Andrew's problem is he is not a female so he cannot possibly know what his female audience craves and I can assure you that women have been the ones buying the tickets to "Phantom" in California. We want Michael. This part requires a strong singer not some "body". Yours truly. Robin L. Daskin

Name: Linda Fletcher
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Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: New Orleans
Time: 1999-03-18 19:45:52
Comments: Please give us Michael Crawford's performance as the Phantom in the movie version of ALW's The Phantom of the Opera. Many of us were unable to travel the distances to see him perform on the stage. We desparatly want to see "The Magic" he creates in this role.

Name: Steven G. Meyer
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From: Dayton, OH
Time: 1999-03-18 19:37:32
Comments: We are totally adicted to POTO after seeing it twice on two seperate occassions in San Francisco in the fall of 1998. We listen to the original soundtract everyday! We are going to Toronto and London this Spring and Summer just to see it again, and again. However, we recently saw a PBS special with Antonio Bandares (sp) singing the role and were TOTALLY disappointed. While he has a fine voice, it was NOTHING compared to what we have come to love. I agree that Micheal must play the Phantom! Steve Meyer/OH

Name: Susan Stubbs
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From: Philadelphia
Time: 1999-03-18 19:34:19
Comments: While I do admire Antonio's work in several movies, he should NOT be cast as the phantom. I saw him in Evita and he did well, but his voice and stage presence are not suited for the phantom - AT ALL! This movie, if made well, could introduce breath-taking music and a beautiful story to many people who can't afford broadway tickets. I strongly feel that everyone should have a chance to appreciate this wonderful musical if they can't experience it live. However, as a movie it must be done with respect to the broadway show. Miscasting someone with a weak voice just to have a Hollywood name in the movie is near-sighted, shallow and disrespectful to a legendary, amazing broadway show.

Name: April K.
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From: washington
Time: 1999-03-18 17:25:23
Comments: Really adore Michael and hope he gets to be in the movie. Had a chance to see Antonio Banderas do the part but he sang too high and after hearing Michael do the part those are very hard shoes to fill. But no offence to Antonio he did wonderful in Evita and he has a nice deep singing voice. I think he sings wonderful with Elaine paige

Name: Rose
Website:
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Time: 1999-03-18 14:58:43
Comments: I am not certain that anything hollywood could ptu out would ever do justice to the masterpeice that Phantom is. However, if they must do it then without a doubt it must be Micheal Crawford. There is simply NO ONE else who could even come close!

Name: Rebecca Anderson
Website:
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From: Manassas, VA
Time: 1999-03-18 08:55:14
Comments: I came upon this page looking for general info. Until I read that they were considering casting Antonio Banderas in the role of the Phantom. Are they crazy???? Michael Crawford was *born* to play this, and choosing anyone less would be a disaster. Yes, this musical has a compelling story, but it's a musical (emphasis on music). If they get someone who can carry a tune, but no more, it will be worthless. I hope Hollywood realizes that they may draw in a few more people initially by choosing a movie actor, but it will flop when the first few that see it say it sucks.

Name: David & Laura
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Referred by: From a Friend
From: NYC
Time: 1999-03-17 23:13:37
Comments: Why can't Warner Bros. and ALW learn from the history of the Broadway stage-to-movie process? Stick with the original Broadway cast of a musical when they make the movie version and they will have the same or greater success!! The cult-like following of POTO will be brought to the masses of people who do not attend theatre due to geography or budget concerns. Note: Dale Kristian as Christine would be great if Sarah Brightman cannot star in the movie. POTO's popularity is unprecedented! If Hollywood follows the stage version with Michael Crawford, the movie will make millions. Fans will see the movie numerous times and buy the video! Why would Hollywood sabatoge their own project right from the beginning? Give the public what they want and they will spend their money!! That is Business 101 in case Hollywood has forgotten!!

Name: Carolyn
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From: WI
Time: 1999-03-17 22:55:54
Comments: I sadly, did not have a chance to see Michael Crawford on stage in POTO. I saw his PBS concert (with Dale Kristian) and he convinced me! He is the ONLY one for the movie role of Phantom! I went crazy when he sang the songs! He is a sexy, powerful and emotionally sensitive man!! You cannot deny him the movie role he created on stage! I wish he would do the stage show again! I would love to see him! The movie version if done in a romantic, musical way would be great with him! I would see the movie many times and definitely buy the video!! Without Michael-NO!!

Name: Robert
Website:
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From: Denver
Time: 1999-03-17 22:43:26
Comments: I had no opinion for the POTO starring role until my girlfriend and I went to see the stage show without Michael Crawford. We then attended one of his sold out concerts where Michael and Dale Kristian sang songs from Phantom of the Opera. There was no comparison! Michael Crawford's performance evoked a sensual, passionate feeling in all those around us at his concert. The way he sang with Dale Kristian made you actually feel HIS emotions AS the Phantom. He had us all in tears and my girlfriend with goosebumps all over her body! He's fantastic! Men of the world should unite for the good of our personal lives! Give our women what they want! They want Michael Crawford! We would love to see Michael Crawford in the stage version but if we cannot, you MUST allow us to see the romantic movie version starring Michael. He IS the only singer/actor to play the role. HE IS THE SEXY, BIG NAME DRAW the movie needs! Michael Crawford IS the POTO. When we spend our money, if my woman is happy, I am happy. Everyday my girlfiend listens to the London original cast CD of POTO (with Michael Crawford, of course). She gets a loving feeling within her and a smile on her face for hours afterwards. Don't deny her (and my) happiness! Cast Micahel Crawford as the POTO!!

Name: Adam
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From: syracuse,NY
Time: 1999-03-17 17:47:56
Comments: Mike is the best singer in the world. Nobody will beat his singing ability. There is no comparison. He is ultimately the one and only "angel of music". It's not worth voting for! Antonio is a joke!! LONG LIVE MAGIC, MIGHTY MKE.

Name: Keith A. Grassette
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From: Hyde Park, Ma
Time: 1999-03-17 16:01:23
Comments: HAVE YOU SEEN THE AWL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION???? NEED I SAY MORE???????? I love Antonio, But THE VOICE IS KEY!!!! Please give it to Michael Crawford ,

Name: PAULA & JENNIFER MEUFFEL
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From: LAWRENCE KANSAS
Time: 1999-03-17 13:56:36
Comments: THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON WHO SHOULD PLAY THE PHANTOM...MICHAEL CRAWFORD. WE'RE TELLING ALL OF OUR FRIENDS TO VISIT THIS WEB-SITE AND HOPE THAT WE CAN STEER HOLLYWOOD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

Name: Jessica Avi
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From: Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-03-17 09:00:15
Comments: Nobody embodies the role of "the Phantom" quite like Michael Crawford. Do whatever you can to arrange for him to play this most memorable of characters!

Name: steph
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From: missouri, usa
Time: 1999-03-17 08:55:33
Comments: hey-here i am alix!!:O):O) michael crawford should be the phantom!!!!!!!! i hear he is VERY VERY good!!!

Name: L.Kirk
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Time: 1999-03-16 22:16:36
Comments: I am a 67 year old woman who cannot conceive of seeing the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" without Michael Crawford in the starring role. His performance gave me butterflies in my stomach. I am not the only one who shares these feelings. I have discussed this musical with many of my friends and acquaintances of various ages. The feelings are unanimous. Michael Crawford stirs powerful emotions in women of all ages with his wonderfully haunting voice and acting skills. My grand-daughters told me he took their breath away when they saw him in "Phantom of the Opera"!Why would you NOT cast a man who has that affect on women, young and old, alike? We discussed the fact that, "men just don't get it" regarding Michael Crawford in this role and the wonderful feelings he leaves with his viewers. Why not let the general public see and hear what we, who have seen the stage production, have already experienced: Michael Crawford in his senuous, passionate role of the "Phantom of the Opera"? No other Hollywood big name could fill Michael Crawford's shoes in this role. I won't see the movie without Michael.

Name: M.Lee
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Time: 1999-03-16 21:47:27
Comments: I have seen the stage show of "Phantom of the Opera" seven times. Four of those were with Michael Crawford in the role of the phantom. If you want a successful movie, Michael Crawford must be the phantom. I saw other actors in the role. Without Michael, I left the theatre with a feeling of emptiness. The story and songs are always good but Michael Crawford brings the emotional, moving feeling to the role that makes every woman's knees go weak. Michael Crawford IS the phantom. Period.

Name: M.J.Phillips
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From: NE
Time: 1999-03-16 21:41:02
Comments: I have not been to many stage shows. I did have the good fortune to see "Phantom of the Opera" with a large group (35) of friends. We all agree Michael Crawford is the only choice to play the phantom in the movie version of the musical. We will not see the movie without him. We will spread the word to all our friends and relatives who did not see the stage presentation. The movie will be horrible without Michael Crawford! He is a classic favorite for this role.

Name: N.Barakat
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From: LA
Time: 1999-03-16 21:33:09
Comments: Michael Crawford is a big-name stage draw. He must be cast as the phantom in any movie version of "Phantom of the Opera". I heard Antonio Banderas sing songs from "Phantom" on PBS and his voice was weak and without the power and passion of Michael Crawford. I cannot imagine seeing the movie without Michael Crawford. I smile every time I hear him singing the songs of the "Phantom". I will not see the movie without him.

Name: J.Scott
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From: NV
Time: 1999-03-16 21:25:56
Comments: Michael Crawford MUST be cast as the phantom in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera". The movie will not be worth seeing without him reviving his orginial Tony award winning role. He is the perfect phantom. No other actor-big name included-will be tolerated by the public. Do not make the mistake of depriving the non-theatre-going public of seeing and hearing Michael Crawford's hauntingly beautiful performance. He is the best!

Name: M.Tupaz
Website:
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From: CA
Time: 1999-03-16 20:20:45
Comments: Warner Bros. should cast Michael Crawford to play the phantom in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera". I have seen the stage version many times, with Michael and other actors. Michael is the best and alway will be. He touches his audience with the emotional passion that other actors cannot emulate. The movie will not be godd without Michael Crawford as the phantom.

Name: L.Pallares
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From: Torrance, CA
Time: 1999-03-16 20:19:14
Comments: I saw Michael Crawford in the role of phantom in "Phantom of the Opera". He has the perfect voice, stage presence and passionate acting skills that this role demands. Warner Bros. must cast Michael Crawford in the movie version to play the phantom! They should not ruin the movie by getting an "understudy" to Michael Crawford. Even if the actor is a big name with a huge following-he still couldn't portray the phantom like Michael Crawford. We want Michael in the movie!

Name: M.Martin
Website:
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From: Calif.
Time: 1999-03-16 20:09:25
Comments: I strongly urge Warner Bros. to cast Michael Crawford in the role as the phantom in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera". He is the epitomy of the literary role. He has the best vocal range for the songs in the movie. The movie will not be worth seeing without Michael Crawford. He is the phantom of the Opera. Do not disappoint and insult the millions of people who have seen him on stage.

Name: R. Scott
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From: So.Calif.
Time: 1999-03-16 20:05:11
Comments: I just saw Antonio Banderas singing songs from "Phantom of the Opera" on the PBS special celebrating A.L.Weber's 50th birthday. His voice was weak, puny and did not have the passionate range of Michael Crawford!! Michael Crawford is the only actor qualified to play the role of phantom!! Michael Crawford has a sexy, passionate, alluring stage presence. His fantastic range of voice expresses the deep feelings anyone would associate with the phantom role. I have listened and spoken to many, many women and girls (ages 14-over 70). We all agree Michael Crawford must play the phantom in the movie version! Why tamper with perfection? Millions of theatre-goers agree! Michael Crawford is and will always be the phantom. Warner Bros. should listen to the public if they want the movie to be a success! I am not alone! Many others will not see the movie without Michael Crawford!!

Name: Peg Olsen
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From: Plattsmouth, NE
Time: 1999-03-16 08:50:43
Comments: No question about it.....Michael NOT Antonio! I saw Michael at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA He was magnificent, as usual.

Name: Cornetta Camenga
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From: Byron Center, Michigan
Time: 1999-03-16 06:01:15
Comments: Ten years ago I gave my boyfriend an ultimatum either marry me or take me to see The Phantom of the Opera. Well he picked the cheaper of the two and married me. This year for our tenth anniversary he took me to Canada to see The Phantom and as much as I loved it, I still long to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom. I have the original cast recording and my 7 and 9 year old sons listen to it every night at bedtime. My entire family pledges not to see any Phantom of the Opera film with out Michael Crawford as the Phantom no one else could be as seductive and entrancing.

Name: Emily Rogers
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From: Mt. Vernon, IL
Time: 1999-03-15 19:32:43
Comments: Dear Sirs @ Warner Bros.: I recently saw on the Howie Mandel Show that the casting of the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera" is being pursued be your company. As a devoted fan of Michael Crawford, my request of your company is to sincerely consider this fine actor for the lead of said production. Mr. Crawford's name is synonymus with the Phantom and the marketablity of that alone should warrant serious consideration by your company. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Emily Rogers, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Name: norm and elaine collins
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From: rainier oregon
Time: 1999-03-15 18:51:00
Comments: michael crawford IS THE PHANTOM!!!! the movie will be a flop without him

Name: Corey L. Beckwith
Website: none
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: King City, CA
Time: 1999-03-15 18:50:11
Comments: Have original cast recording(with Michael Crawford) singing "Phantom of the Opera" and also heard another actor perform as the Phantom in San Francisco. Conclusion: Michael Crawford IS the "real" Phantom. Why is there any controversy? Michael Crawford is the obvious/best/only sensible choice for the "Phantom" in the next serious version made for movie.

Name: K W Spitler
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From: southern calif
Time: 1999-03-15 17:38:47
Comments: 2 votes for Michael for the movie... Myself and wife

Name: Ginny
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From: Massachusetts
Time: 1999-03-15 15:56:41
Comments: After seeing Michael Crawford in Concert last year he is the only would that should play the Phantom. No one else could do justice to the role. Ginny

Name: Meredith Lee
Website: Roundhouse Follow-Up Petition
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From: New Jersey
Time: 1999-03-15 15:42:48
Comments: Michael Crawford is the ONLY actor who deserves the title role in the 'Phantom of the Opera' movie. Being an on-line petition organizer for something myself, I think that you are all doing a wonderful thing here, and I totally support you. Michael IS the Phantom, and the part should be his. Not to say that there haven't been other good Phantoms on stage (Ciaren Sheehan was excellent in Toronto and is now Raul on Broadway) but Michael was the original and deserves the part much more than Antonio Banderas does. I saw Antonio on PBS last night and his performance prompted me to sign this petition. I wish you the best of luck.

Name: Susan Heckmann
Website: none
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From: N.E.
Time: 1999-03-15 13:31:15
Comments: Please reconsider and use Michael Crawford in the movie role of the Phantom. I understand your need of a box office draw, so consider recasting Antonio Banderis in the role of Raoul. His voice is developing, but after see the 50th Birthday tribute to A.L. Webber I believe he would be imbarrassed when he doesn't pull off the role to the extent that would satify Phantom lovers. The Raoul part has the most beautiful song in the musical so Banderis might consider it.

Name: Wanda
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From: Baltimore
Time: 1999-03-15 12:02:18
Comments: There is, and will always be, just ONE Phantom - Michael Crawford!

Name: C. L. Murphy
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From: Seattle Washington
Time: 1999-03-15 09:53:43
Comments: I believe that an attempt to portray the Phantom using an actor rather than Michael Crawford would make the film into just as much of a disaster as the movie of Les Miserables turned out to be.

Name: Sharon Wetzel
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From: Scarborough, Maine
Time: 1999-03-15 06:38:24
Comments: I was very pleased to see a website dedicated to demanding Michael Crawford's unprecedented role in the movie version of the Phantom of the Opera. His musical and acting talent are unsurpassed. Our family and friends would certainly support a boycott of Warner Brothers should Michael Crawford be denied his rightful place as the "true Phantom of the Opera".

Name: joanne
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From: chicago
Time: 1999-03-14 18:15:14
Comments: If anyone has seen the PBS show for Andrew Lloyd Weber's 50th birthday, they have seen Antonio Banderas' attempt at the Phantom. Fortunatly ALW was there and saw and heard. Certainly he must now realize that only Michael Crawford can be the phantom.

Name: Debbie Espersen
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Time: 1999-03-14 15:19:41
Comments: I agree with all the other commenters that there is NO other Phantom but Michael Crawford. I love Travolta and Banderas both - but NOT as the Phantom. Michael Crawford singing the music of Phantom is beyond description and we should not have to settle for less. Please just once, let artistic and musical talent determine this decision. If you do this, there is no doubt what your decision will be. I can't imagine that true fans will even bother going to see this movie without Michael Crawford.

Name: Phantom Fan
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From: Portland ,Maine
Time: 1999-03-14 11:44:29
Comments: This site is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Rebecca
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From: Miami, FL
Time: 1999-03-14 11:34:10
Comments: Antonio Banderas was wonderful in Evita, he was perfect for the part. But Michael Crawford is the phantom...I have heard many recordings of different people singing the songs from phantom and no one can sing it like he does.

Name: MARY LUCAS
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From: PA
Time: 1999-03-14 07:50:48
Comments: FORGOT TO ADD TO MY PREVIOUS STATEMENT.....MY CHOICE ALONG WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS PHANTOM, BANDERAS AS RAUL..IS DALE KRISTEN...JUST WATCH PBS SPECIAL FOR PROOF.....WHAT A TRIO THAT WILL BE.....IT'LL BE THE NEXT TITANIC.....

Name: mary lucas
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From: pa
Time: 1999-03-14 07:29:37
Comments: after seeing several phantom movies as well as concerts, Michael Crawford is the only one who gave me chills when playing the phantom...he put "phantom" in the word phantom when he is singing as well as acting this part....i am a true banderas fan, but there is only one phantom and i hate to say it but it is MICHAEL CRAWFORD...just watch him on PBS for his show...even when he sings phantom for the audience, you get chills...if the movie people truly want awards coming their way in the future, not to mention fame & fortune...you must have MICAHEL CRAWFORD as phantom and banderas as raul...then you have mastered the art of movie entertainment.....

Name: Alexandra Blair
Website:
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Time: 1999-03-13 23:33:38
Comments: Good sirs, we phans would like to strongly urge you to remember that you work for us. You do not seem to realize that the reason there is commercial call for Phantom to be made into a movie is because we were so moved by Michael Crawford's performance. HE is why the public wants a movie. HE is who we want in it. You will not be giving the public what they want with anyone else. What then, would be the point of making the movie at all? Surely by now you must know that we are not few in number. Those same hundreds of thousands of phans who wanted a motion picture are now the ones in this campaign against signing anyone but Michael Crawford. Please, please believe us when we say that we will boycott Warner Bros. and The Really Useful Group, and believe us too when we say we are doing all we can to make this outrage public. No doubt over the last several months you have seen evidence of this. We care very strongly about this, enough to do anything we can to ensure that we'll have what we want. I do not really understand why Michael Crawford was not really considered. The things I've heard don't seem to make any sense. It is not possible that by now you would not know for a fact that if Mr. Crawford is not cast, that the movie will flop. Please, do your job and give us what we want. "Phantom of the Opera" as a motion picture- with the ONLY possible Phantom- Michael Crawford. Alexandra Blair Phoenix, AZ

Name: Ruth Anna Klyver
Website:
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From: North Carolina
Time: 1999-03-13 22:02:46
Comments: Last week or was it the week before? the performance was so forgetable. PBS ran the 50th birthday salute to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Everyone but Michael Crawford was there to sing. Apparently they didn't want to show up Antonio B. . He lacks the quality, range, emotion, soul,understanding, maturity and personality needed to portray the Phantom of the Opera. My husband, who dislikes that particular musical, (overkill on my part probably) remarked on how poorly the man sings. Did anyone but us note that his voice CRACKED at least twice. When you try to duplicate a successful musical on the big screen do it with class. Use as many of the original stage performers as possible. That's what the public expects and deserves. At the very least hire people who are trained to sing! If the two original principle theater stars are unavailable, use the performers who replaced them on Broadway. Should Warner Bros. and A. L. Webber decide to remain hard-headed and refuse to accept the fact that they will make a bad mistake creatively by using Antonio B. or even John Travolta; they will be dooming the movie to financial failure as well. All the make-up and special effects in the world cannot overcome someone's inability to portray their character. Read the original novel gentlemen, everyone else has. How does your choice for Eric compare to the original character?(re-read the previous 2 sentences) The BOTTOM LINE.....if you're not going to do it right, don't do it at all. Sincerely, Ruth Anna Klyver

Name: Chris Pulley
Website: Chris's Angel of Music Home Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: U.S.A.
Time: 1999-03-13 20:19:13
Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom, there's no doubt about it. I love his music and his voice.

Name: Dana Kelly
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: New York
Time: 1999-03-13 16:13:31
Comments: To whom it may concern, As a true fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, I feel it is my duty to inform the produceres of the movie version of Phantom that Michael Crawford should play the role of the Phantom. I believe that not only will it be the best choice but also the most profitable. Michael Crawford is the only actor that can pull off the role of the Phantom with great power and emphisis. And trust me i've seen alot of other Phantoms try to imitate what Michael Crawford can do with his eyes closed. I thank you for time in reading this letter and hope you will take my consideration in hand. Yours truely, A loyal Phantom Phan (no pun intended)

Name: Carole McCreary
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida USA
Time: 1999-03-13 10:05:59
Comments: It is unimaginable to me that ANYONE BUT Michael Crawford would possibly be considered for the movie role of "The Phantom". Look what happened to Camelot and My Fair Lady without Julie Andrews!!! It would be an affront to all "Phantom" fans and Michael Crawford fans to cast anyone else in this film. I would encourage the boycotting of the film if Michael is not cast in the lead!!!! Carole

Name: Maggie
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Owensboro, KY
Time: 1999-03-12 22:34:33
Comments: In my previous message I attempted to list Antonio Banderas's shortcomings as a potential movie phantom, and I forgot one of the most important. In addition to a weak voice, no range, and crude phrasing, I couldn't understand 95 percent of what he was saying due to his thick accent. Contrast this with Michael Crawford's crystal clear diction and you could cry just thinking about how Antonio would mangle those beautiful POTO lyrics. Seems to me the "angel of music" would lose his powers of seduction if nobody could understand what the heck he was saying. What a disaster the film would be with an amateurish Antonio in the lead role! It would not only be bad, it would be laughably bad. Save yourselves this humiliation, Andrew and Warner Bros. Give the paying public what we want--the only true "angel of music," the man whose voice can truly mesmerize an audience--Michael Crawford!

Name: Nuriko
Website: Nuriko's Wonderful Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Nevada
Time: 1999-03-12 18:06:11
Comments: I got the original London cast version of the Phantom of the Opera CD when I was about ten. Then, I thought that Michael Crawford sang with the voice of an angel. I still think that. Michael Crawford is THE phantom. No one I've ever seen has been able to play the Phantom as well as he does. It would be my fondest dream come true if he were to play the Phantom in the Warner Brothers' upcoming film.

Name: Jay Russell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida
Time: 1999-03-12 16:59:27
Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom. I do not believe that any other actor would be able to perform the role with the passion and splendor that Michael Crawford used in the part.

Name: LINDA
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: REDWOOD CITY, CA
Time: 1999-03-11 22:32:13
Comments: MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE SEEN ANDREW LLOYED WEBBER'S PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 8 TIMES IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME IN OUR 37 YREARS OF MARRIGE.WE ARE LONG TIME FAN'S OF MICHAEL CRAWFORD.THE THOUGHT OF ANYONE ELSE PLAYING THIS PART IS TOO MUCH FOR US TO UNDERSTAND.WE WILL NOT GO AND SEE THIS MOVIE IF HE DOES NOT PLAY THE PHANTOM!!I COULD GO ON ALL DAY IF I GET STARTED!YOURS TRULY LINDA PHANTOM PHAN FOREVER!!!

Name: annettecc
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ireland
Time: 1999-03-11 15:27:53
Comments: Why oh why oh why can Michael Crawford not be given the part that he so duly deserves and was promised so long ago. Honour the ALW pledge and give the part to Michael. Everyone knows he is the PHANTOM. You only have to listen to "Music of the Night" to know that!!!!! Stop all the fuss and give MC the part. You will make hundreds of thousands (probably millions) of people very, very, happy. Just think of the Revenue a video version of the "Phantom of the Opera" could achieve! It would be awesome and that's a promise.

Name: Maggie
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Owensboro, KY
Time: 1999-03-10 21:48:36
Comments: It's pledge time, so our local PBS station aired some blockbusters tonight--the Andrew Lloyd Webber 50th birthday tribute followed by "Michael Crawford in Concert" Never saw the ALW show before. It's wonderful--great music and fantastic performers--with one exception. Antonio Banderas was so bad it was pitiful! Talk about your thorn among roses or sticking out like a sore thumb. The man has a weak voice, no range, and absolutely no sense of phrasing. The thought that ALW may entrust his POTO masterpiece to this totally unsuitable performer almost makes me nauseous. He must have lost his mind, and the inmates who are running the asylum at Warner Bros. must really be idiots if they are going along with this! Fortunately, my ears could recover from this insult by watching Michael's concert again immediately after the ALW show. The contrast was staggering--from the ridiculous to the sublime. From incompetence to brilliance. Please, please, please, Andrew and Warner Bros. Give us, the paying public, what we want and what will guarantee you a huge success. Give us Michael Crawford in the movie of "Phantom of the Opera!"

Name: Mindy Willens
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Born in Chicago, raised in Tx, live in Ca
Time: 1999-03-10 20:01:50
Comments: I LOVE MICHEAL CRAWFORD!!!! i think he is the best phantom there ever was and that no one can ever match up to his talent. this guy was born to play the part. Phantom of the opera is my favorite non-living thing in the world and if he is reading this he is probably thinking "this girl is screwy in the head!" and no i an obsessed fan (just a big one!)if anyone was to be asked who they would rather have play the part in the movie, they'd say Micheal Crawford. and also if you are reading this (micheal) then email me. it would mean soooooooo much. (for my birthday)

Name: Chris Preston
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: MI
Time: 1999-03-09 07:38:16
Comments: Mr. Crawford is the only one who can do the Phantom justice.

Name: Kim Preston
Website:
Referred by: AOL
From: Michigan
Time: 1999-03-09 07:16:13
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. No one else could do it justice.

Name: Kate Fritscher
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: Chicago
Time: 1999-03-08 11:22:42
Comments: Viva La Crawford

Name: Carol
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Illinois
Time: 1999-03-07 23:54:39
Comments: I couldn't agree more with the mission behind this website. Before I knew about this on-line campaign for Michael, I was outraged that Warner Bros would reneg upon their commitment to Michael and fans of the musical, and was not going to see the movie. I would think that Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber would want to preserve the integrity of his work as well. To pass this opportunity to capture Michael's performance on film is a travesty. Michael is truly a household name and world wide star in his own right. He has enjoyed success on film, stage and television for decades. "On Eagles Wings" and his accompanying concert was a critical and commercial success. I firmly believe the only reason Warners wants to cast Antonio Banderas or John Travolta is because they are commercially "hot" with young moviegoers. Money, not quality, is the bottom line. I wouldn't be surprised if they won't remix some of the songs to have a hip hop beat and release them a singles. Spanning all age groups, Michael IS the phantom, just as Carol Channing is Dolly Levy and Ethel Merman is Gypsy. It may be unfair, but in my eyes without Michael, it will be a bomb and not commerically successful. Much more money would be made with Michael in the role. I am casting my full support behind this effort. Thank you for this opportunity.

Name: Terry Everett
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Mississippi
Time: 1999-03-07 20:07:30
Comments: I can imagine no other man playing the part of the "Phanton" than Michael Crawford! He is the epitome of the part! All others I have heard have not come close to the emotional quality with which Michael Crawford sings the part. In my opinion, Michael Crawford IS "The Phantom of the Opera!"

Name: Joe Chester
Website: Your Disney World Photos
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: England
Time: 1999-03-07 15:48:33
Comments: I have seen Crawford as the Phantom and he was fabulous. I'm sorry but after seeing Antonio Banderas in Evita and the Lloud-Webber 50th birthday bash he just will not come close. Crawford's the one! Failing that I have read in the English press that after the success of the Cats video he will do the Phantom stage recording, which is great news.

Name: Aeronwyn
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Texas
Time: 1999-03-07 12:12:50
Comments: I have acted and sung since I was 9 (I'm 17 now) and it has been my dream ever since I first heard Phantom to someday be in it. In fact, I hoped that the movie would not be made until I was old enough to try out. I have seen Phantom of the Opera twice, both on Broadway with TJ O'Leary, and with Brad Little in the touring cast. I regret that I have not been able to see Michael Crawford in the stage version and I fully support your campaign. I hope that Andrew Lloyd Webber will come to his senses and allow the younger generation of Phantom fans to know the role of the Phantom as it should be performed: by Michael Crawford. BTW, if anyone has any more info about the casting, please e-mail me. ~Aeronwyn~

Name: Sofia Ekhede
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Gothenburg, Sweden
Time: 1999-03-07 03:52:06
Comments: Iīm to young to have been able to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom, but from all I have heard, he is the one and only Phantom. I just canīt understand how you can even think of putting someone else in the role. This is my only chance to see Mr Crawford as Eric. Please donīt spoil this for me!

Name: Jan
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-03-05 23:56:39
Comments: Michael is the only phantom...no one could ever replace him! My friend Cheryl and I have never been more moved by the intensity of a performance by an actor and/or singer. Michael brings us back in touch with the hearts that we swore at 18, we'd never lose...the soulful, intense, feeling heart; the heart that time relentlessly tries to harden. We've all felt like "faces on parade", hiding so the world can never find us, but if we're lucky enough, we may find a few souls that see us for who we are and allow us to be what we are, and when you find that one something that touches your heart like none other, it will stay with you and become a part of you forever...that's what Michael did for us. Michael is "THE PHANTOM"...We love you Michael, and thank you...Jan and Cheryl.

Name: Stephanie piro
Website:
Referred by: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement
From: I live in New Hampshire
Time: 1999-03-05 18:05:42
Comments: You would think Hollywood would take a lesson from its mistakes of the past, casting stars like Peter O'Toole in Man of La Mancha instead of Richard Kiley, and actresses whose voices had to be dubbed. Michael Crawford is the ONLY actor who can fully embody the character of Erik. He IS Erik! How Andrew Lloyd Webber could be so disloyal is unbelievable. There is an audience waiting and ready for the film version of Phantom. Michael Crawford's Phantom. Don't screw this up. Do it right!

Name: Linda Poturica
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Orange County
Time: 1999-03-05 17:26:51
Comments: Nothing can equal a live performance, but I would love to have the Phantom (with Michael Crawford only, of course) on tape so that I could watch it as often as I wanted. Of course, without Michael Crawford, I could not bring myself to watch a Phantom movie. My mind, I'm sure, would be preocupied the entire time with how good the movie could have been, if only Michael were starring. I agree wholeheartedly with this campaign and would say, most certainly, that the casting of anyone other than Michael Crawford would cause me to see Warner Bro's in a new and wholey unflattering light.

Name: Rose Vance
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: London, England
Time: 1999-03-05 05:23:58
Comments: Keep up the good work, I have seen Michael in Phantom 3 times and would love to see him in the Movie. He is the Phantom.

Name: Diane
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: From Here!!
Time: 1999-03-04 20:44:12
Comments: Well, I couldn't resist. I had to post this here. Just HAVE to make sure it is sent off with our next mailing to RUG and Warner Bros. ;) This is a bit out of an article that came out today in the Los Angeles Times Calendar Section on the ALW Birthday Celebration. And believe me, the cheer that went up here at the campaign could be heard echoing all throughout the corridors of the web!!! So, here goes: DARYL H. MILLER, Times Staff Writer...... "Phantom of the Opera" fans will be interested to see Antonio Banderas attempt its title role, in addition to re-creating his Che from the movie version of "Evita." While his gravelly pop voice is well-suited to Che's sardonic commentary, it is a long way from the honeyed bel canto required for the Phantom's hypnotic songs--and that could pose a problem if he's tapped to make the "Phantom" movie, as has long been rumored......... We would like to thank Mr. Miller for making our day and having extraordinary taste in Phantoms!!!!!!

Name: Frances
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: North Carolina
Time: 1999-03-04 14:09:24
Comments: I sincerely hope this work you are doing is going to succeed. A video of Michael Crawford as the phantom in the movie version of the stage play would be one of my most prized possessions. Michael made me love the poor man. He. turned a horror story into a believable love story. The book was written long ago and the ending cannot be changed, but if I were Christine, I would have stayed with this phantom because Michael Crawford is behind the mask. I love the Three Tenors, and when I knew I would be going to see them I prayed very hard for nine months that it would not rain and they would be in good voice and not sick. I was a wreck. But this thing about Michael is driving me crazy. I is all so unnecessary. Why is Lloyd-Webber doing this to Michael and all of us. Money? Michael has made him tons of money and only Michael can give him an Academy Award.

Name: Emily Greene
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: America
Time: 1999-03-03 18:29:13
Comments: **In keeping with the positive image this campaign has tried its best to uphold, contents that may have been considered offensive to some have been edited from this message. Cathy C. Guest Book Mgr.** Michael Crawford is the only man who could play this role. I have adored Michael since I was 6. If he never got the part, I would go to pieces. I am glad that even young people enjoy him. I was surfing around the Phantom Ring and heard the Andrew has signed Antonio to the part! I am shocked! If anyone has seen this, notify me! I am of the young generation who likes Broadway shows and Michael. Antonio Banderas (YUCK,GAG,SPUTTER!!!!)is the worst singer ever. He was bad in EVITA and he's still bad. And I think it's prejudice that Andrew and Hollywood won't let Michael star in the Phantom movie just because I quoate, "he's too old". That's sick. He's a very fine 57 year old gentleman and is hardly old. He still has his youthfullness, and is kind, gentle, and calming and hardly any of that Leonardo or Banderas junk. I will say I am behind you in this petition. As well as my grandmother, parents, teachers at my school, my friends, and even my old babysitter. I will never see a Banderas Phantom film and I will also say. Michael still has physical endurance and he sings like on of God's Angels from heaven. Keep me up to Date PLEASE!! Love you Michael forever as a fan and as a human of earth.

Name: alice
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: north carolina
Time: 1999-03-03 07:54:08
Comments: Michael should be in the movie

Name: Stephanie
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-03-02 18:14:04
Comments: When anyone thinks of The Phantom of the Opera they immediatly think of Michael Crawford. If Warner Bros. wants to be sure the movie is a hit, then they better be sure to cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom. I don't think the public would stand for anything else. -From your faithfull Michael Crawford fan, Stephanie = >

Name: Aprile Kennedy
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: New Jersey
Time: 1999-03-02 17:02:29
Comments: There is no other Phantom than Micheal Crawford. He is the best! ALW is no fool he knows he has to choose Micheal.

Name: Liz Gutierrez
Website:
Referred by: Geocities
From: Pennsylvania
Time: 1999-03-02 08:07:28
Comments: I am truly grateful for the mission you are carrying out. You can always count on me to help. I am ashamed of admiring ALW now. If ALW wants to continue to be a respectable composer, he should realize that the fate of POTO is in his hands. It is either the beginning or the end for the musical. The music will forever remain in our hearts, but I'll never be able to trust the film industry again. I know one thing for sure, I refuse pay for a movie that millions will hate. If Michael Crawford isn't the Phantom, then there is no God!!!!!!!!!

Name: John Baek
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-03-01 17:49:29
Comments: I truly believe that in order for any movie attempts on the Phantom of the Opera MUST have Michael Crawford as the leading role.

Name: Jennifer Davalos Schafler
Website:
Referred by: Yahoo!
From: Morelia Michoacan Mexico
Time: 1999-03-01 13:55:30
Comments: send me an Email please and i love your voise

Name: Birdie Royal
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Diego, California
Time: 1999-02-27 22:18:03
Comments: I'm a new kid on the block using the computer. I do know how to send e-mail, though. I am sending lots of letters in favor of Michael being cast in the role as The Phantom. I think Antonio Banderas would be terrific as Raul.

Name: Jeannine Maree
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Phila. PA
Time: 1999-02-27 20:21:22
Comments: Michael Crawford has the power to play the role of Phantom, better than any man who has or could ever try. I went to see his concert just a few months ago, he was amazing!!! He brings me to tears with the emotion he displays when he sings Music of the Night, and I am cought in a trance when he sings the title song from Phantom. I cannot imagine anyone else suitable enough to play this role. There should be no doubt in anyone's mind that Michael is THE PHANTOM!! They say that he is not a big hollywood name, but he is known by everyone who is a true Phantom lover! If Webber wants to make this movie, he needs to see that no one will be happy unless Michael is given his well deserved role. If Michael is not chosen, it will be a dark day for all Phantom Phans. Michael's number 1 fan, Jeannine Maree

Name: Kelley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Tennessee
Time: 1999-02-27 16:21:23
Comments: I think Micheal Crawford SHOULD star in the phantom of the opera movie!!!!!

Name: Kelley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Tennessee
Time: 1999-02-27 16:22:59
Comments: I love Micheal Crawford and will support anything

Name: Michelle
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida
Time: 1999-02-27 13:41:03
Comments: I have enjoyed hearing The Music of the Night sung by the one and only Michael Crawford and even though I have never seen him perform I know he is the one and only phantom. I have seen the production of the Phantom of the Opera many times and wish I could have seen the Great Michael Crawford peformance. He is very talented and would be perfect for the part of the phantom since that is one of his greatest roles. I have seen his performance in the movie Hello Dolly! I also have all his CD selections so I know he is real talented. I am becoming a big fan.

Name: steve thiem
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: pa
Time: 1999-02-27 12:19:52
Comments: The use of a star from hollywood is useless when you have a man who is no doubt the best phantom ever! Michael Crawford would be an excellent choice for the role. If Warner Bros. wants this to be a great musical film, then the one thing that they absoulutly must have is the Phantom of the Opera-Michael Crawford.

Name: Alita Deaver
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: California
Time: 1999-02-27 10:20:19
Comments: I saw the phantom in LA about one 1 1/2 years ago. I fell in love with it. Micheal Crawford is the only Phantom, and he should be him in the movie. I can't wait for the video. I would buy it in a minute. Long live the Phantom!

Name: Terri Lentz
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Sioux City, Iowa
Time: 1999-02-27 05:23:03
Comments: Just heard this yesterday. It isn't possible.Even in the midwest we know who Michael Crawford is. Please. Change your minds.

Name: DANIEL M. SMUTZ
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: PALMDALE, CA
Time: 1999-02-26 16:03:24
Comments: HI DIANE

Name: Laura Thomas
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Diego
Time: 1999-02-26 12:37:28
Comments: I still am finding it impossible to understand what happened with this movie and why. I was under the impression that Michael Crawford was going to be in it as the Phantom. I just can't accept that Hollywood really thinks that Michael Crawford is not a "Big Star". They are making a really horrible mistake and all of us are going to lose our chance to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom. Please change your minds and use him in the movie. Laura

Name: GZ
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wildomar, CA
Time: 1999-02-26 11:46:18
Comments: I have been here before but I just saw the most amazing thing that I had to share. A car full of gang bangers just pulled up next to me at a traffic light. Their tinted windows were partially down and the boom box speakers cranked up to the max. They were playing Phantom of the Opera. If Michael Crawford's singing can reach a car full of gang bangers just think what the movie version with MC in the role would do. We could have world peace!

Name: Scott Fraser
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: MI, USA
Time: 1999-02-26 11:40:32
Comments: Mr. Crawford is simply the best Phantom ever.