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| Name: Diana Mae Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Oregon Time: 1999-11-21 02:52:14 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom in everyone's mind. It's clear to everyone except those who control the movie. |
| Name: Audrey
Aucott Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-11-21 02:45:09 Comments: It looks like ALW is putting together a package, - script, director,actors (and maybe a new song or two for an Oscar bid) - to present to the money men, "The Men in Green" at the studio who must give the final OK. I don't know who has final say on the project, but I think WB would be insane to have given it to a "composer" in an age when the movie musical is all but dead and burried. I imagine WB has the "yea" or "nay" option over the package. With a"NEY" at that point ALW can do the whole thing over or scrap it entirely. I am willing to bet that if WB finds ALW difficult, that they can bury the entire project as well. When Terry Semel was the head honcho, I think he thought any package at all would be fine as long as it included a big star and since AB was under a 3 film contract - well, why not? Such were the creative considerations of Mr. Semel, who gave the world such spectacular trash as "Sphere." I still maintain the highest hopes that Mr. Alan Horn is both a pratical man and a man of artistic vision. I hope that he saw MC as the Phantom and remembers the effect he had on audiences. I hope he has noticed the devotion of this group and many other MC people and how special that devotion all is. I hope Mr. Horn has been informed of the 13 million people who have the Original Cast Album. I hope he is aware of the misguided perception ALW has of his own masterwork, as we have just seen it come to light. "Christine of the Opera" indeed! :) Sure, ALW set out to make her the central character, a young woman influenced by 3 men. But the public already knew the story. It was the Phantom they came to see and, thanks to Michael Crawford, it was the Phantom they came to love. Christine is not the tragic figure here. She is not the source of the high romance. Belittle the Phantom role and and you might as well make a wedding shower the highlight of the show. How dull! If WB goes ahead with this project, this remade mess of mass stupidity, WB had better remember that another Phantom lurks over at Universal. If they persist in this folly, and distroy this unique musical, they will find themselves competing with that rat infested epic - and loosing into the bargain! At this point, I wish someone would do a script from the Susan Kay novel! Some other genius could write Michael a new and beautiful song. The rest could be real Opera and it would all presented to HIM on a silver platter by the producers, down on their knees where they belong! As my best friend has often said to me - the two most common things in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. Best Wishes, Audrey Aucott |
| Name: Roberta
Perma Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Alaska Time: 1999-11-21 02:36:21 Comments: It gets a little chilly where I live. It's often a bit on the dark side too. Hot Coco is nice. So is a steaming, homemade stew. But I have found nothing warms me up faster than to light some candles, curl up by the fire in a snuggy-warm purple blanket and listen to Michael Crawford sing the Phantom of the Opera. Oh, Yeah! ;) Love, Roberta (age 17) |
| Name: Joella Knapp Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Woodville, Texas Time: 1999-11-21 02:33:35 Comments: There are no new arguments concerning the possibility of a movie being made of this stage play. The central fact is that the best phantom of all time must take up the mask on film. Michael Crawford is the only one that should have been considered--10 years ago---and all the way up to NOW. |
| Name: Jerrica
Hutchison Website: Referred by: From a Web Ring From: Little Rock, AR Time: 1999-11-20 23:18:36 Comments: I think that Michael Crawford played an excellent Phantom in the original cast. It makes no sense to cast an amateur when it has been clearly proven that he was excellent in the role. He would be an excellent choice, I think that Hollywood should recognize this. |
| Name: Rosemary
Kord Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-11-20 21:27:02 Comments: Years ago, The Phantom of the Opera was scheduled to be filmed with Michael Crawford as the lead. From the publicity at that time, it was understood that the film would remain true to the stage musical. For the millions of people who did not have the good fortune of seeing the stage production,and for those of us who did, this film has been eagerly anticipated. The story may have been intended to showcase "Christine"; however, everyone knows that Michael Crawford breathed life into the disfigured and lovesick phantom, and his intrepretation garnered rave reviews and awards including a Tony Award for best actor, plus numerous other awards, and it was HIS performance everyone wanted to see. Unfortunately, for the public and future generations, they will never have the opportunity of feeling the sympathy for Michael Crawford's signature performance. Mr. Webber, where's your integridy and loyalty to Michael Crawford who, by performing your masterpiece so beautifully, made you a very wealthy man? |
| Name: Jane Fairlee Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: PA Time: 1999-11-20 20:08:27 Comments: I'm firmly convinced that Andrew Lloyd Webber has no clue what makes this show such a success. I think that is one of the reasons he is considering Banderas. In Webber's mind, he wrote the show for Sarah. The show is about Christine. It doesn't matter who plays the phantom, only Christine. Unfortunately for him and the movie going public he is dead wrong. One reviewer wrote of the show "A great Christine can't save it and a bad Christine can't hurt it" and I think he was right. Certainly a good Christine and a good Raoul make for a much better show but if they are bad it doesn't destroy the show. A bad phantom does! I think what Andrew is trying to do is shift the show back to Christine. He knows Banderas doesn't have the voice Crawford has and I think he hopes that Christine will become the main focus as he originally intended. Banderas is his throw away big name. The interesting thing too is that Andrew is setting himself up in what he probably thinks is a winning position. If the movie is a hit Andrew will take all the credit and if the movie fails Banderas will get all the blame. The person who has the most to lose here is Banderas because, if the movie does fail he's going to be blamed as no actor has been since Lucy made such a travesty out of Mame. I don't think he has a clue what lies ahead. |
| Name: Cathy C. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CA Time: 1999-11-20 19:02:10 Comments: The thought of how they could be warping this movie now is sickening. The original story was so poignant and beautiful! ALW could very well have turned it into a movie now that Michael would reject even if offered! It wasn't broke, ALW shouldn't have tried to fix it!!! I can't imagine Phantom Of The Opera without Music Of The Night and some of the other things ALW has said he's "redoing." (To suit Antonio's voice most probably... or a plot that is much different from the original story.) I can't even believe it's come to this. If ALW actually goes through with it, I'll have truly lost the last shred of respect I held for that man's artistic genius. POTO was a work of art. Michael IS the quintessential Phantom! ALW should've left the story alone, and not try to make it into a blockbuster movie that IF not done correctly will truly kill the movie musical genre! (It's floundered enough! He could've thrown it a life preserver by using Michael and keeping it's theatrical integrity! Looks like it's going to drown now!) Cathy |
| Name: Mary Ann Sluga Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Washington, DC Time: 1999-11-20 18:50:55 Comments: The role of the Phantom should be played only by someone who truly understands the power of the character and his emotions. Michael Crawford was mesmorizing as the Phantom on stage and, in my opinion, is the ONLY performer who will be able to express and represent these feelings in the movie version. I was disappointed to learn that Warner Bros. was leaning toward another performer to play the part. I believe they would definitely have a box office hit if they stick with Mr. Crawford. I do not plan on seeing the movie unless he is chosen to play the part of the Phantom. |
| Name: TMCPMC Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Here! Time: 1999-11-20 12:38:50 Comments: The campaign has posted this here so that it will be sent in the next mailing to Warner Bros. and The Really Useful Group. TMCPMC Hey Ceeeceee, You know what? I am not done venting on this yet. (Think I ever will be?) But as I was attempting to clean house and work on having a “normal” Saturday afternoon, several thoughts occurred to me and there are points still to be made. I want to go back to 1990. Since Angie and I purchased a couple of copies of the Phantom movie script from 1990 and I sat down and read through it, several things have been bothering me. Only now have I really put together why the changes may have been made in that script, your post rang some bells. On the whole, I was delighted that the Libretto had remained intact and the scenes and story line for the most part were greatly unaltered from the original play. There were some changes though that I could not understand. Bear with me here. I am going to copy in a paragraph from our Open Letter to Andrew Lloyd Webber. “Few would argue that The Phantom of the Opera is the crown jewel of your brilliant career. After an $80 million run of over 1300 performances, Michael Crawford left the stage production in 1990 to star as the Phantom in the movie version. "Michaelmania," as the LA Times termed it, crowded the stage doors and resulted in major media coverage. Two seats to that final performance auctioned for $27,000. Hollywood was ready for a movie starring the original Phantom, and audiences were delighted because we knew that Andrew Lloyd Webber was in charge. We could trust you to bring Crawford's cherished interpretation of the Phantom to film.” Now, given the hoopla that surrounded Michael Crawford back in 1990, and the people (mostly women) who were coming back to see him over and over again....would you not if you were Andrew Lloyd Webber find out just what was making people tick and MAKE DARN SURE that whatever it was, it was going to be in the movie so people would go as nuts over your film as they did the play? Now I don’t know about anyone else, but I sure the heck didn’t go see Michael Crawford three times to see the chandelier fall. I would have gone more often but I couldn’t get tickets at the time and I was not as well to do as I am now. What made me tick? Well, I loved the play and still do, but I have GOT to be honest here, Michael Crawford had them laid out in the isles. He did and Webber darn well knows it. I know the stage manager at the Ahmanson, we are still good friends, and they all STILL talk about the hordes of people outside The Ahmanson performance after performance crowding around for a glimpse of Michael Crawford and maybe an autograph. It was pandemonium back there and Andrew Lloyd Webber knew perfectly well that people were at Michael Crawford’s feet in London, on Broadway, and finally it reached a fevered peak in Los Angeles. No one had ever seen ANYTHING like it and the stars themselves were drooling all over him. (Man have some of them got some short memories.) Back to the script. What I want to know is why did Webber take out the most sensuous portions of Michael Crawford’s performance, the parts the women were panting over, and replace them in the movie destined to be filmed in 1990? I mean MY GOD, “Music of the Night” for petes sake. Can you imagine if they had filmed it in 1990 with him hauling around a boat in a moat and lighting some ridiculous candles? What an uproar there would have been! People want to see the legendary staging of that scene. Michael draped on the portcullis, stalking and swaying Christine from behind. Can you imagine cutting out the staging of the most beautiful portion of the entire play? Then there is the bench scene. We have heard rumors for years that ALW was not pleased at Michael Crawford stealing that scene and taking the attention away from Christine while she is singing. But MY GOSH people loved it. I think that portion alone brought the hordes of women back and sold a million dollars worth of theatre tickets, I mean what else were you going to do on a quiet Saturday afternoon? LOL! So, I come back to your post here....the answer is clear isn’t it? Webber tried to unman him and turn the movie back into his original vision, “The Christine show.” Why else would Sarah be given “Music of the Night” to sing on the rooftop? That STILL infuriates me. She was never happy that it became Michael’s signature piece, was she? Webber also brings the Phantom to a human level and takes away even more of his magic, why else the physical fight in the cemetery with Raoul? The script even mentions they are "evenly matched." GIVE ME A BREAK!!!! It is the case of “The big get even” if you ask me. You know what? For the first time in a decade I am HAPPY they didn’t film in 1990, I would have been very disappointed in the changes made for Michael’s scenes. As far as Banderas, he is HUNGRY for this. He wants it and he has “big celebrity.” Warner Bros. is more comfortable with a big “box office” star and they think he will bring the women in droves. Webber has been a sellout for years and the stars who want to film his work flatter him. He never "got" Michael Crawford as the Phantom and probably as you say resents still that Sarah Brightman was not the one whose star shone. But what about the millions of people who have heard the original cast recording and already seen the original play? I don’t think any of the players are taking them into consideration. They are going to expect the same magic they loved in the play. An altered movie is not going to be cherished, and all that will be left is a sad, “We told you so”, and the loss of one of the greatest legendary performances of this century. Of course in the end we all lose. The performance that started the whole Phantom phenomenon is going to just be a memory and a piece of history. The average American who goes to see the movie will think that this is what all of us saw and raved about. Webber, Warner Bros. and Banderas will (maybe) make their millions and we will have to endure months of Banderas smirking on the TV shows owned by the Time-Warner machine touting how fabulous Banderas was as the Phantom. Personally if this comes to pass I am going to turn off my TV, read a lot of books, avoid billboards at all costs and wear out the Bob Hope video of “Music of the Night.” Yep, I am STILL furious about the whole entire mess. Darn it all. But you know what? Looking back I made some excellent friends, networked and got some fabulous tapes and recordings and was able to speak my mind to oh..... just a FEW MILLION PEOPLE! Now, how many ticked off people get the opportunity to do that? Of course I was defending A FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!! It was worth it. Thanks Ceeeceee for the EXCELLENT post. Doncha just LOVE the Internet and freedom of speech? Love ya too, Diane :Di, I've been following the same thought path as you. There have been MANY good Christines out there. And yet, whenever a production of the stage show is announced, the fans' first question is, "Who's playing the Phantom?" We all KNOW that a really good Phantom can MAKE the show. And a bad Phantom changes the entire feeling of the script. :ALW just doesn’t want to admit to himself that the Phantom role is what draws the people in, whether it’s a movie or a stage show. I suspect that ALW has a deep subconscious hurt that he doesn’t admit, even to himself. His WIFE was snubbed at the Tonys. And this was AFTER he said that he wrote the music and the show for HER. Michael ran away with the acclaim and the glory. ALW wasn’t content to have his show win, he HAD TO BE RIGHT ABOUT HIS WIFE. So now he still claims the role of Christine is more important than the role of the Phantom. :And if Christine is more important than the Phantom, WHY did ALW choose someone who is known only to a few show goers? He can’t expect her name to draw in the movie goers. :SO, at LAST, we understand. Banderas is the movie draw because the role of the Phantom is unimportant. Any movie actor with a “pretty” face and a fan base can play the Phantom. Looks good on the marquee. ALW thinks Banderas will draw the crowd and his Christine will SAVE the show. :But what made the show a success was the interpretation of the Phantom as played by MICHAEL CRAWFORD. :Sad, isn’t it? . :Ceeeceee |
| Name: Cathy
Conover Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa, Florida Time: 1999-11-20 11:11:37 Comments: I agree that Antonio Banderas is wonderfully talented but much more suited to the role of Raoul. There is only one person that can do justice to the role of the Phantom and that is Michael Crawford. The movie would be incredible with the combination of these two talented actors. Mr. Banderas please reconsider.. Thanks. |
| Name: Becky Lee
Meadows Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-20 08:17:03 Comments: To Whom it May Concern: Hello! I am an avid Phantom of the Opera fan, and as such I have to say there is only one true Phantom--Michael Crawford. One need only look at the man in the role on Broadway and as he toured around the country to see this is true. Look at his mannerisms--the way he handles himself--and you'll see Erik himself come alive. Why would anyone even consider casting anyone else as Erik? Also, if it's a matter of economics, consider this... yes, Warner Bros. and Andrew Lloyd Webber could cast a "big-name" celebrity as the Phantom, but what if he doesn't work for the part? Does name alone carry movies? As a graduate student working toward her PhD in Theatre, I most certainly say big names do not make good movies, nor do they guarantee great acting. Yes, usually big names will mean an initial draw at the box office, but they do not guarantee the public will keep coming to see a movie. On the contrary, if a movie is a flop, it's a flop, regardless of who stars in it. If the producers at Warner Brothers really want to cast the right person for the Phantom, and they are really concerned about keeping the artistic integrity of the character intact, I would first suggest they read the book by Gaston Leroux. There you will find a large part of Erik's character. Then, if they really want to find out who is the man behind the mask, they need only look at Andrew Lloyd Webber's characterization of Erik, or read the book "Phantom" by Susan Kay. There is the essential part of Erik, his heart, his soul, his identity. Or, to save time, simply buy the music video "Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore," and watch Michael Crawford in the "Music of the Night" video. You need look no further to find Erik. Again, I sincerely believe that if the wrong casting decision is made here, the future of the movie is in jeopardy. Look at the countless adaptations that have been made of "The Phantom of the Opera." Really, the only one that does the character justice at all is the Lon Chaney version. The others are all cheap "horror" flicks done specifically to shock. That was not Gaston Leroux's intention when he created Erik, and to date, it is only Andrew Lloyd Webber who has read the novel and cast it in its true light. The world simply doesn't need another bad "Phantom of the Opera" movie. It's seen enough already. Of all the people who have played the Phantom, Michael Crawford is the most well known. Warner Brothers would not be casting a no-name by casting him. On the contrary, Crawford's popularity has soared since his portrayal of Erik. That should tell Warner Brothers all they need to know. And, to top it all off, Michael Crawford has a beautiful voice, which is essential for the Phantom. Erik is, after all, the master of music... why wouldn't the actor who portrays him be the master of music as well? I encourage whomever is in charge of this endeavor to seriously consider exactly what repercussions lay in wait after this decision is made. Is it better to cast someone with a big name, enjoy a few weeks of good draws at the box office, only to have the movie declared a flop? Or is it better to cast someone who knows Erik, has already developed the character of Erik and actually epitomizes him, and have the movie be a steady, consistant draw? I think the answer is obvious. Thank you very much for listening. Sincerely, Becky Lee Meadows |
| Name: Minuette
McDonough Website: Referred by: AOL From: Utah Time: 1999-11-19 20:09:46 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom. He IS Erik. There is no else who can convey the emotion and passion into this character. In the hands of the master Erik is a living breathing reality. Don't be mistaken that just anyone can play this role. All others are only imitating the original. However, even though impersonating is a great compliment...someone else in the film would truly make this a musical tragedy. There is only one Erik and fortunatly for us only one Michael Crawford. |
| Name: Lynsay Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-11-19 19:36:29 Comments: Hello My name is Lynsay, and I just recieved an e-mail from someone named Rosie who is campaining to have Micheal Crawford star in the film version of "The Phantom of the Opera." I for one totally and completely agree with her. That part was MEANT for Micheal Crawford. I listen to my "Phantom of the Opera" CD all the time and am still amazed at how beautiful his voice is. You can feel the sadness of the story just by listening to it. I remember sitting in a rental house up in Sunriver while everyone else was at a restraunt on the Christmas that i got the CD of "Phantom of the Opera" and crying so hard on the last song because it was so sad. And it was Micheal Crawford that added alot of the emotion to the story, because he has the talent to sing so that you can tell just by hearing his voice that his character is heartbroken. I can't even begin to decribe how good he is at that part. All I can say is that he is the PERFECT one for that part, and anyone who would want the movie to be even close to as emotional as the play would cast Micheal Crawford as the Phantom. Thanks, LYn$@Y :) |
| Name: Kristen
Boyer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-19 19:30:41 Comments: To whom it may concern: I would like to add my own two cents to the petition going around about Michael Crawford playing the Phantom in the POTO movie... I do NOT see how anyone else can portray the Phantom so realistically and artistically as Michael Crawford. His voice is utterly amazing, and there is NO ONE who can match his singing. Everytime I listen to "The Music of the Night" I cry. His music is so empathic. I really do not foresee how anyone else could bring the music to life the way he does. You may find someone who can sing the part, and someone to live the part, but no one who can do both. Michael Crawford has a gift no one else has. Please think about what you are doing -- a disservice to Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous musical -- if you cast someone other than Michael Crawford. I am one person, among many, who will NOT view the movie if Michael Crawford is not cast in the role he to which brought international fame. Sincerely, Kristen Boyer Age 26 |
| Name: Malia Fee Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-19 19:24:43 Comments: Finally, someone who agrees with me. I have seen the phantom of the opera as many times as I've been able to, I've absolutely loved it, and who was the first phantom I ever heard? Of course it was Michael Crawford. It really doesn't seem like much of an issue to most people, but for those who really love the Phantom, it's really important that Michael Crawford be cast, and here's why: His voice and presence is the single most endearing part of the musical. Most "Phantom"-lovers are very attached to his voice and his powerful performance.. for many the Phantom means little without him. I know dozens of avid phantom-goers who are outraged that Michael Crawford will not be performing in the film version. I beg Andrew Lloyd Webber: People may go see it, but the Antonio Banderas fans are slight. He has little charisma, and very little charm. Michael is a born Phantom. Malia |
| Name: brenda lindig Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: woorthington ohio Time: 1999-11-19 17:35:36 Comments: Michael Crawford should be the only person to play The Phantom of opera " Michael has the voice the sexapeal to play this part . no other actor will play the role with such love and care as michael. I for one will not attend the movie if there is another actor playing the role michael Crawford is the person for the job. |
| Name: Lisa Garofali and Heather
Ransom Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Masury, Ohio Time: 1999-11-19 15:38:58 Comments: We really love your campaign. MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE ONLY PHANTOM!!!!!! To bad 'other' people don't see that. They will when they see the bad reviews for Phantom with Banderas. Too bad they have to learn that the hard way. I'll be laughing my head off when the see those reviews infact, just in case they don't see them, I'll gladely mail them a few. Ha!Ha!Ha! |
| Name: Eli
Patten Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Southwest Washington Time: 1999-11-19 14:13:53 Comments: The Phantom of the Opera is awesome. Micheal Crawford is an excellent phantom. He needs to be the phantom in the movie. There is no other way around it. Thanks. |
| Name: Kandace
Pansire Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Tulane University Time: 1999-11-19 06:02:22 Comments: My name is Kandace, and I am an 18 year old Anthropology major at Tulane University. I just wanted to write a short note letting whomever out there who's reading this know that the only man who can portray Erik with the sensitivity and depth necessary for the character is Michael Crawford. He doesn't just play the character; he becomes the Character. No one, and I've seen a few try, can give themselves over to the role the way that Mr. Crawford is able to. It is a shame that he has not been given the honor he deserves to reprise the role on film. It's a Shame for Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber as well, for it seems that he will only discover his folly too late, when his movie flops at the box-office (for I can't imagine myself or anyone I know who would want to see the movie without Michael). Can you imagine what "The King and I" would have been like without Yul Brynner? I can only hope that someone comes to their senses before it is too late; because what could have been a timeless classic will fade into the background as a laughable flop. |
| Name: Sandy Chase Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: California Time: 1999-11-17 22:24:45 Comments: I don't have anything against Antonio Banderas. I just think that Michael Crawford has more experience with the role and simply plays the part better. I think Antonio should stick to action movies. |
| Name: C.
Richards Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Carlsbad, California Time: 1999-11-17 15:27:57 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom. He is no matter what. His is the voice of an angel and Hollywood has no vision. I am upset that I am not going to have a chance now to ever see him as the Phantom. :-( C. |
| Name: Rosemary Stobel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: El Segundo, CA Time: 1999-11-17 13:24:10 Comments: Being one of the fortunate in the ranks of the privileged to actually see Michael Crawford on stage as the phantom in LA I think I am qualified to add my vote for him to set his performance in stone and bring it to the motion picture rumored.What I don't understand is why the discussion? I was under the impression this was fact. If it isn't it should be. Sir Lloyd Webber what are you doing about this? Michael Crawford--you can count me in. |
| Name: DONNA
MICHELI Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-17 05:52:06 Comments: DEAR SIRS I WOULD LIKE TO HELP AS THIS IS MY DREAM. I AM WRITING LETTERS. THE PHANTOM IS THE SADDEST CHARACTER IN LITERATURE AND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD EXCEPT BY MICHAEL. HE KNOWS WHO AND WHAT THE PHANTOM IS AND THE ONLY WAY TO DO JUSTICE IS LET THE MAN PLAY THE PART. DONNA MICHELI |
| Name: Ms Kerry
Handyside Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: London Time: 1999-11-17 05:44:17 Comments: Hi, I think what you are doing is really great and I totally agree that no-one else should play the Phantom, no matter what the executives at Warner Bros think. I have seen Phantom only three times, twice in the West End and once on Broadway (it would be more if I had unlimited money) but I was never lucky enough to experience the original and would dearly love Michael Crawford to play the Phantom in the film. I wish you luck in your campaign, if more American people get behind it too, I think once the executives in Hollywood realise how many people want Michael Crawford to play Phantom ( and will boycott it otherwise) then surely they have to take notice, after all we are the film goers and pay money and at the end of the day their wages. I totally agree with what you are doing and I although Antonio Banderas is my favourite actor and was fantastic in Evita, he can't play the role of Phantom with a Spanish accent. He was on TV here singing "Phantom of the Opera" with Sarah Brightman for Andrew Lloyd Webbers 50th birthday last year and it just wasn't right. Hopefully your campaign can still make the difference. Best Regards, Ms Kerry Handyside |
| Name: Scott Milham Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Zealand Time: 1999-11-17 05:32:05 Comments: Hi there!!Michael Crawford is the one and only Phantom - you are right: He created the role - he IS the role. I have just watched the real-video clip of Michael talking about the movie. You can see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice that he really wants the role - and I am sure Lord Andrew would agree that that he deserves it - there's no doubt about that. I am absolutely horrified that it may very well end up being Antonio Banderas portraying this obviously disfigured, tragic character. If this were to happen, I would not only be sad for myself and the 'promised' Michael Crawford OBE, but also for the millions of people that did not witness the man's incredible portrayal of this wonderful character. I also don't believe Mr Banderas has the voice, or the acting ability to handle this role, even though he did do a great job of Che in 'EVITA'. |
| Name: C Petrie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Alaska Time: 1999-11-15 16:26:25 Comments: I wish you well in your efforts. I have seen the play six times with 4 performers playing the lead role. Mr. Crawford is marvelous in his characterization of the Phantom -- his performance embodies the character that Gaston Leroux created. |
| Name: Mindy
Meissner Website: Referred by: AOL From: VA Time: 1999-11-15 13:45:02 Comments: Michael Crawford *IS* the phantom. He totally designed the role and if the person who knows the role best can't portray it something is wrong. |
| Name: Howie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: FL Time: 1999-11-15 09:43:30 Comments: I am not a real theater buff myself...my wife drags me to lots of things I would never go to. However, a couple of years ago she drug me kicking and screaming to a concert for Mr. Crawford. I knew before she was a fan and loved his voice, but from the first notes out of his mouth until he finished and walked off the stage I sat there, completely amazed and enthralled by the power and magnitude of this man's voice. From a whisper to a shout in one note he made it look easy. He was brilliant! Now I truely understand why my better half is working along with all these others to see this man gets this part he made. For the very first time I came home and actually started to listen to the Cd's and am stunned I never noticed his voice before. I can truely say I don't see anyone being able to come close to his portrayal of this character. I don't laugh anymore when she says "the role is the man and the man is Michael Crawford!" Thank you |
| Name: ELAS FISK Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-15 00:02:44 Comments: WHO ELSE BUT MICHAEL WOULD BE OUTSTANDING |
| Name: Dori Bruns Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: California Time: 1999-11-14 17:54:54 Comments: Warner Brothers could save their company millions in advertising costs and Lloyd Webber could save himself hours of re-writing if they would stick to the original script and score and cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom. Whenever the words "Phantom of the Opera" are written or spoken, people expect that Mr. Crawford's name will also be there. He originated the role and his voice is the one we want to hear when the music is played. How often is a recording of Davis Gaines or any of the other Phantoms heard singing "Music of the Night" on the radio? Never! I'm not interested in seeing the Phantom on stage again or in a movie with any other performer. Seen one, seen 'em all. Except for Michael Crawford. With him in the role of the Phantom, I will go back again and again. I have his recordings, his videos, and anxiously await the film. But if anyone else is cast as the Phantom, forget it! I'll spend my money on concert tickets where I can hear the incredible voice of the real Phantom. |
| Name: Angel
Elaine Erwin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: crockett texas Time: 1999-11-14 12:07:22 Comments: i am a 10 yr. old fan who thinks Michel Crawford should be on the movie The Phantom of The Opera. Well bye for now..... |
| Name: Angela
Bernhardt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MD Time: 1999-11-14 08:58:51 Comments: This situation that we find ourselves in is just baffling to me, simply baffling!! In my mind, and in the minds of countless millions, there is no other possible or plausible choice other than Michael Crawford for this role!!! For Warner Bros. to even be considering someone else is against the laws of nature!! Some roles are created for one person and one person only!! ALW was blessed to find the only human being to play this role in the 80's, Michael Crawford!! And now he is thinking about passing up perfection for some "supposed" box-office draw!! UNACCEPTABLE!! Michael Crawford WILL bring in more money than all the "pretty faces" in Hollywood combined! DO NOT mutilate this work of art by "dumbing down" the music that has touched the hearts of millions and continues to do so! Get someone qualified for the job! Michael Crawford!! All you have to do is make ONE phone call and all of this will be gone! Give the public what it wants! MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!! |
| Name: beth turner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: england Time: 1999-11-14 06:44:44 Comments: I love Phantom and i think micheal is briliant. I can play all the pieces on the piano and am constantly singing them! Phantom has changed my life |
| Name: Lucy Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Hong Kong Time: 1999-11-14 00:24:03 Comments: I like this so much...thx for making this so I can read or know more about phantom for I'm his great fans!!I hope you guys will continue producing or adding more informations and news so I can get the lastest news of phantom. Thanks! |
| Name: Lois K
Norman Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Oregon Time: 1999-11-13 19:48:50 Comments: NO ONE BUT MICHAEL CRAWFORD WILL DO ! ! ! |
| Name: Debbie
and Steve Deuschle Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: ohio Time: 1999-11-13 18:27:10 Comments: Wanted to lend our support. Deb&Steve |
| Name: Edward B.
Huntington Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Diego Time: 1999-11-13 14:47:15 Comments: I simply can't imagine the movie without M.C. - it makes no sense. I'm still ticked off that Julie Andrews wasn't "My Fair Lady", and its been 35 years. EBH |
| Name: Mike Hunt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Starkville, MS Time: 1999-11-13 09:55:57 Comments: It would be a real shame if anyone besides Crawford got this role. He truly "is" the one and only man to best embody the role ...but he's not a big-name star..If the movie is ever actually made, expect to see Antonio Banderas playing the part....Sad but true |
| Name: Kateri
Splittgerber Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Upstate New York Time: 1999-11-13 04:38:39 Comments: Michael Crawford is a legend! Michael Crawford is theatre history! Michael Crawford is gorgeous! Michael Crawford is talented! Michael Crawford is blessed! Michael Crawford must be the most amiable celebrity in history! Michael Crawford is the Phantom of the Opera! I find it difficult to understand why, under all these circumstances, Michael Crawford is being given the brush for the role of the Phantom in the movie? He's young, (57 is NOT old, and I'm 18, I'm supposed to think that it's old, but it's NOT) he's talented, perfect for the role, and his fan base is ENORMOUS!!! Michael Crawford has touched to many lives with his talent. It's horribly rude, inconsiderate, mean, and downright evil for the entertainment industry to deny Michael Crawford to give what is good, loved, admired, and acceptable to the audience. How dare they pound us with violence, sex, nasty language, temptations, and evil, but ridicule and hide what society really needs....Michael Crawford is a breath of fresh air, a taste of heaven, a beam of sunshine through the ominous clouds. The role of the Phantom is his. History is in the making here.....lets make the right choices for future generations! PLEASE HIRE MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS THE PHANTOM. Thanks, Kateri |
| Name: Ivy
Hawthorne Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: central ny Time: 1999-11-12 10:19:40 Comments: In my opinion, There is only one Phantom....Michael Crawford. I bought a collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber music, and someone else was singing the part of the Phantom. I burned the cd it was so awful! I have heard rumors that there might be a new movie version made soon. I think that it would be blasphemous to have anyone besides Michael play the Phantom. |
| Name: Toireasa
Cevette Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Central NY Time: 1999-11-12 10:11:01 Comments: Michael Crawford IS The Phantom Of The Opera. Nobody else is worthy. |
| Name: Caleb
Dawson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: central NY Time: 1999-11-12 10:08:14 Comments: Phantom Of The Opera is one of the best musicals of all time and I think it would be a blasphemous travesty to allow anyone other than Michael Crawford to portray the Phantom. He simply epitomizes the Phantom. |
| Name: Krissy
Salter Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Louisiana Time: 1999-11-12 09:56:29 Comments: Hello again. I'm back. And not too happy. Why are you having to debate on who to cast in this role? Why isn't it painfully obvious to you, as it is to the rest of the world? I am a member of CollegeClub, which is an online community for college students all over the world. I have recently started a group on CollegeClub for all college students who wish to let their thoughts be known on this subject. We have over 80 members now, all of whom are in agreement. WE WANT MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!! You know and I know that college students are fascinated by the movies. Every weekend we are either at the cinema or at Blockbuster. You make TONS of money off of us. Give us what we want or you'll lose us!!! We are mature. We are not a bunch of teenagers giggling over the latest fly-by-night teen idol. We don't care about popularity. We care about quality. Others have attempted to play the Phantom. Some of them have actually come quite close to the magic Michael Crawford works on stage. But none have matched it. We want something that will endure for all time...not something that we'll like for a little while and then be nauseated by when popularity dies down. He is ready, willing, and able to do this. But he is not pursuing the role. I know that if I had as huge a following as he has, I would not be able to help lobbying for the role myself...just a little bit. But he is not doing this. He has stated that he would love to play the Phantom in the movie, but he is not going to chase after the role. This, to me, is a NOBLE characteristic in a NOBLE actor. He DESERVES the role simply because he is not pursuing it. Give it to him...give it to US!! Share Michael Crawford with the world!!! |
| Name: Victor
Faughnan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Dieego, California Time: 1999-11-12 07:14:51 Comments: I have been involved with this Campaign now over a year I believe. I thought it s about time I sign the Guest Book again. I, like all the membeers of this ongoing Campaign havee been faithfully sending out letters (e-mail) to any and all Newspapers, Magazines, Radio Stations, Television Talk Shows, Warner Bros. Studio, even to a Professor of The Performing Arts at The Kuwait University Dr./Prof. Tawwab. The point is, I and all our Campaign members are dead serious about convincing Warner Bros, Lord Lloyd Webber and the Media that Michael Crawford and no other actor should be cast in the role of the Phantom. In order to have an inkling of a chance of bringing this about the above three entities must be convinced beyond a doubt that the only right decision concerning the casting of this movie must include in the lead role Michael Crawford. That such a decision would mean financial success at the Box-Office and at the next presentation of Oscars at the "72nd Annual Academy Awards Show for Oscar 2000 on March 26, 2000. That latter event could happenbut in order to happen for Oscar 2000 the Studio and Lord Webber must get off their fannies and get this movie into production now.. Make the announcement, announce it now , the world is waiting... Bye, Victor |
| Name: Cynthia
Liggett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: California Time: 1999-11-11 20:08:13 Comments: I have known about the Phantom since I was about 7 or 8 years old, because that is when I first heard the CD's. I loved them so much, and Michael Crawford's voice is so beautiful. "Music of the Night" puts me to sleep every night. I love the Phantom of the Opera, and I cannot stand to even think of someone else in the role of the Phantom other than Michael Crawford. Michael Crawford is the perfect Phantom, the only Phantom. He will always be my Erik. Michael Crawford has the most powerful voice, the voice I love so much, hearing him as the Phantom. Michael Crawford's movements are just so wonderful. By the time I finally saw the Phantom on stage, Michael Crawford had stopped performing in that role, so I missed him. I would love to see him in the movie so much, to finally see him as the Phantom. I need to see him as the Phantom! |
| Name: Christine
Chang Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Calgary, Canada Time: 1999-11-11 13:04:13 Comments: By casting a "Hollywood" star in the role of the Phantom, Warner Brothers is sticking with the tired belief that Hollywood star = big box office. We need only look at the REAL big names, like Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, who have had movies bomb to demonstrate this logic is not true. Antonio Banderas is not even in this category, which makes me question Warner Brother's "big name" logic. Nowadays, it is word of mouth that makes a movie a success. Titanic didn't open with a phenomenal $70 million weekend, but word of mouth made it the highest grossing movie ever. This is what the movie version of the Phantom of the Opera could be if Michael Crawford is casted. He does not have the box office draw, but he certainly has the word of mouth draw. Any Phantom fan who has seen him perform live, or, like me, has simply heard his amazing voice give life to the Phantom, will subsequently say to all of their friends that Michael Crawford is simply amazing, and that he IS the Phantom. Billions of dollars gross for the musical and over 10 million copies of the soundtrack sold tells you not that you have millions of fans, but millions of fans who will then go and tell everyone else they know that the Phantom starring Michael Crawford is one that they should definitely see! Warner Brothers is also ignoring the power of repeat business. A successful movie is one that people return to see again. I have always wanted to see Michael Crawford perform as the Phantom ever since I bought the Phantom soundtrack 7 years ago. I have been waiting years for this opportunity... and so if this opportunity ever comes, you can bet I will go to the theatre over and over again to see this movie! The logic has been presented over and over again. But it seems to me that Warner Brothers is ignoring the two factors that DO make a movie a success -- word of mouth and repeat business -- for some inexplicable reason. |
| Name: Brett
Downey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Keyser,WVA Time: 1999-11-10 18:44:35 Comments: All I can say is I dont understand why there should be any doubt in anyone's that he should play the role. The man is awesome and when he sings he takes you to another place at least that is what he does for me. I am 26 years old and I have told everyone that if something happens to me and I am on my death bed my last wish is to have Micheal Crawford sing to me and send me off to the place he takes me in my mind, he is just that powerful. |
| Name: Laura
Lange Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dallas TX Time: 1999-11-10 14:21:26 Comments: Michael Crawford is the only individual capable of playing Phantom to the roles FULLEST!!! And Warner Bros better see it that way too!!! GOOD LUCK |
| Name: David
Underwood Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Australia Time: 1999-11-10 11:28:02 Comments: Hi my name is David Underwood I live in Australia & I have seen Micheal in just about everything he has done. Frank Spencer, He was hilarious. Never got to see him as the Phantom except bits and pieces on tv. Saw him in Barnum, Hello Dolly & I even got a chance to see his new show in Las Vegas. I was just wondering if you can keep me updated with the news, I want to know as soon as he gets the part for the movie. I am confidant that he will get the part. Antonio is a great actor but as far as Im concerned he can't sing. So all that is left to say is MICHEAL CRAWFORD IS THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA |
| Name: Joanne
Baker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Birmingham, ENGLAND Time: 1999-11-09 12:22:20 Comments: I have all of Michael's Albums and there is not one that does not contain a song that brings me to tears. I cry at the end of boths acts of "Phantom" I cannot imagine anyone elses voice having that sort of effect on me, we need you Michael. P.S. I hope the leg is better |
| Name: Chrissy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York Time: 1999-11-09 07:41:22 Comments: I believe Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman should be in a Phantom of The Opera movie together. There voices combine so beautifully. I believe they should both just go back for one night only and perform Phantom of The Opera for the public. |
| Name: Rosalie
Vojtas Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Time: 1999-11-08 16:29:30 Comments: Dear Lord Lloyd-Webber and Disney: Why are you prolonging the issue of making the Phantom of the Opera movie? There is no other Phantom than Michael Crawford! Why cast a "younger, well known" guy (Banderas, Travolta, etc. -- let one of them play Raoul)... no one sees the Phantom's real face anyway?! I have never heard Banderas sing and Travolta should stick to dancing, but I have attended three Michael Crawford concerts, have all his cassettes (and now working on getting CDs) and video, just ordered his new Christmas CD, taped his PBS special and some old movies, and am absolutely in love with his voice! I've seen two others singing the Phantom role in Toronto and two more singing it here in Pittsburgh, and while I'm sure all four men did their best, it just wasn't the same ... I kept waiting to hear Michael's voice, but then maybe it was his voice/rendition that I was hearing somewhere in the back of my head. I will tell you this ... you can bet your bottom dollar that if Michael is the Phantom, I will be the first one in line to spend my hard-earned dollars to purchase tickets and buy the video, but the bottom line for me is that I will never, ever see a Phantom of the Opera movie that does not have Michael Crawford as the Phantom! And I'm sure there are other Michael fans who feel the same way as there are more Michael fans out here in the real world than you can count. Don't be stupid, people ... Michael Crawford is the heart and soul of the Phantom! Thank you. |
| Name: Chris Thomas Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-08 14:24:01 Comments: The only Phantom IS Michael Crawford! |
| Name: Ralf Enemark Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-07 19:54:17 Comments: What can an average American person do so that Hollywood listens?WE WANT MICHAEL as the PHANTOM!! The Man is the Role |
| Name: Phil Forman Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Aurora, Colorado Time: 1999-11-07 19:36:23 Comments: I believe that Michael Crawford truly captures the role of the Phantom. If a movie is released, I believe that it should be a video taping of the actual stage performance just like the release of Cats and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (available in 2000). |
| Name: Jane Hoerman Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Goddard, KS Time: 1999-11-07 17:17:29 Comments: Received your reminder on the MC List. |
| Name: Heather Tatum Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: ohio Time: 1999-11-07 11:19:00 Comments: I really love phantom!!!!!!! My friend introduced me to phantom I love how Michael Crawford potrays the charecter. |
| Name: Marcia Martak Website: Referred by: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement From: San Diego, CA. Time: 1999-11-07 08:17:19 Comments: After reading the article in the San Dieo Unition-Tribune on 10/26/1999, I also wanted to express my support for your campaign. I have seen the "Phantom" 3 times, twice in L.A. and once here in S.D. Unfortunately, Michael Crawford had already retired from the show. When I heard they were making the movie I was thrilled because I would finally be able to see Michael as the "Phantom". I love Anthony Bandaros as an actor also, and think he would be excellent for the role of Raoul, but there is only one person who can make the "Phantom" come alive, and that is Michael Crawford!!! I wish you success in your petitions to make this happen. Thank you for letting me express my opinion. |
| Name: Christy
Enemark Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Kewanee,ILL Time: 1999-11-06 19:57:56 Comments: I fell in love with Michael Crawfords voice the minute I listen to the broadway album.His PBS concert last year was wonderful!I can't imagine anyone else playing the part of the phantom.I have been to Chicago twice to see the play and although the actors playing the part of the phantom were good,I kept thinking what it would be like to see and hear Michael in the part HE made famous. |
| Name: Lisa Regan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Winchester,MA. Time: 1999-11-06 19:46:54 Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE PHANTOM. NO OTHER ACTOR WILL DO. |
| Name: jana ploss Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: lompoc, ca Time: 1999-11-06 17:27:10 Comments: IN SUPPORT OF DOUG McCALLUM, PhD. I am grateful to Dr McCallum's piece and agree with 95% of it. I have been an advocate of the legitimate theatre since 1960. I have studied it because my dream was to be in musicals. Unfortunately, I refused to sing in any chord the composer writes. Dr McCallum was extremely congenial to Mr Bandit's affirmation of his new role, Erik. I find Mr Banderas is a great swash-buckling, handsome actor. He is romantic in the rugged sense, but fails in the sophisticated romantic role. I disagree with Dr McCallum that Antonio Banderas is a fine singer. Mr Banderas can 'get away' with a song. Ask any musician about him, and the musician would call him average, but a magician of a musician (gives a better show than talent). I am not denying the fact that Mr Bandit cannot improve. I wrote a letter to Mr Crawford in 1986 pleading with him to tell me the truth even if he had to lie that he was not the same nerd who performed Cornelius and the entrepreneur in Funny Thing. Mr Crawford sent me a wonderfully autographed photograph, but ignored my question. We the unsatisfied are probably maligning Mr Banderas needlessly, but he does offer such a perfect target. Mr Crawford was not the best Phantom I saw, but he deserves the adulation for the work he did. He deserves the opportunity for an Oscar nomination after all the theatrical awards received. Warner Brothers will make another mistake by miscasting. Would it not be a perfect revenge if Mr Crawford makes a movie the same year of the Phantom and he gets an Oscar over Banderas? It happened with My Fair Lady. Julie Andrews was extremely upset for losing the opportunity for Eliza, a role she created on both sides of the Atlantic. But she did cry all the way up the Oscar aisle for Mary Poppins. Mr Crawford's voice haunts the sensitivity of his audiences. That is why the international theatre buffs respect and want Mr Crawford. Never can I remember such an outpourting of support for an actor as for Mr Crawford. It could because of the delay in filming, I do not know. But there is a tremendous outpouring! Please Mr Banderas, do not be a Bandit and steal a role most deserving for Mr Crawford. PLEASE ADD 'AVID PHANTOMMOVIE READER' TO YOUR 'How did you find us?' question. |
| Name: BTDT Website: Been There, Done That Referred by: Net Search From: Earth Time: 1999-11-06 15:23:06 Comments: Please go the the page. |
| Name: tom towers Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: chicago Time: 1999-11-05 21:37:12 Comments: Michael CRAWFORD IS THE PHANTOM FOR MILLIONS OFPEOPLE, SOMEONE ELSE WOULD JUST BE AN INPOSTER. OTHERSWHO HAVE NOT SEEN HIM IN THE ROLE SHOULD HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY. |
| Name: Marina
Bernardes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brazil Time: 1999-11-05 16:38:57 Comments: PLEASE, CAN SOMEONE HELP ME??? I'm a 13 years old girl. My Portuguese teacher gave me Gaston Leroux's book, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. In the start, I didn't know the history, and I had just 2 weeks to read it, so I didn't want to. But in the second page I was hipinotized!!!!! Now I have a feeling that I can't explain!! It's a empty space in my heart, that has to be fulled with something about THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, but I don't know what!! I have the book, the 1943's movie, a tape, with all the musics of the London musical; but as more things I get, more empty my heart stays!!!! I'm getting sick!!! Please, if someone felt it sometime, write me telling the solution of this problem... |
| Name: Margaret
Chapman Website: Referred by: AOL From: Franklin, NC Time: 1999-11-05 13:27:34 Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE PHANTOM AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED! THERE IS NO OTHER! IT WOULD BE A CHEAP IMITATION TO PUT ANYONE ELSE IN THE PART OF THE PHANTOM....AS LONG AS HE IS ABLE, HE BELONGS TO THE PART AND THE PART BELONGS TO HIM. |
| Name: Josh
Chiariello Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-05 13:05:02 Comments: Michael Crawford being the originator of the "Phantom" role should be the only one considered for the role in the movie version |
| Name: Sandy Chase Website: don't have one Referred by: Net Search From: California Time: 1999-11-05 12:56:32 Comments: Michael Crawford deserves to be the Phantom. I'm only 13 and I've seen the POTO twice and I have original recording. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman will always be the Phantom and Christine. This campaign is fabulous!!! Keep up the great work and we'll have the entire original cast in this movie!! |
| Name: Bonnie E
Houston Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Bellefonte, Penna Time: 1999-11-05 11:59:40 Comments: Michaels music is very powerful. I can feel the intensity come through the music. I shall someday be very blessed if i can see his version of Phantom of the Opera. And I will see it. It's a dream. |
| Name: TMCPMC Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Page Time: 1999-10-21 17:00:57 Comments: Welcome to our 29th Guestbook, we are fast approaching 3,000 entries! Our thanks to all who sign this book in support of Michael Crawford to star as the Phantom in the upcoming film version of "The Phantom of the Opera." TMCPMC |