Total: 4200 Guests
The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook
| Name: Sharon Widman Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: PA Time: 2000-09-30 19:50:34 Comments: For a bright shining moment it almost was so. All I can ask is why? Turn back Warner Brothers before it's too late. Sharon Widman |
| Name: Bob,Lori,&4kids Menezes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: USA Time: 2000-09-30 19:07:42 Comments: We've seen this 3 times. Please don't change any of your beautiful music, and please let Michael Crawford sing it. High standards should not be lowered to fit a lesser talent. |
| Name: Phua
Mei Sim Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Malaysia Time: 2000-09-30 18:30:01 Comments: Michael Crawford is truly a phantom itself. I can't see why Warner Bros don't cast him in THE PHANTOM. He really can bring out the phantom's feeling, make us love and pity this wicked murderer. And that's a very hard task. I'll be looking forward to see Michael Crawford in THE PHANTOM. |
| Name: KarolynDianeHelmsley Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 2000-09-30 18:24:02 Comments: I've been on this site for almost a month now, not nearly as long as most people here, but it didn't even take five minutes of looking around here to convince me that MC is POTO. I've always loved him, but I didn't realize the severity of the injustice which is being done until I came here and looked around. I just want to thank everyone for opening my eyes! Merci, KDH |
| Name: Ruth
Hill Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Fort Worth, TX Time: 2000-09-30 17:26:39 Comments: I am so glad to have finally found this website. I too hope that Michael Crawford will be the Phantom in the movie. In fact, I would not go see it if he were not! |
| Name: Allison Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Coyne Center, IL Time: 2000-09-30 16:22:11 Comments: I like this site already and I have yet to finish exploring it. Phantom of the Opera has been a passion of mine for 6 or 7 years now. I also have two friends that enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for building a site to one of the greatest musicals in the world. |
| Name: Daala Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Australia Time: 2000-09-30 13:44:27 Comments: I don't know if this kind of thought has been said already, but my thoughts are. I come from a low income family, but I would still find the money to pay any price to see Micheal as the Phantom. Any one else as the Phantom and i would not consider it worth the money. Isn't the bottom line, making money. I have all the Micheal Crawford merchandise I can lay my hands on. Micheal would ensure the success of the movie. |
| Name: Juan
José Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mexico Time: 2000-09-30 05:27:26 Comments: Michael Crawford: You are the man. The Voice of man give his power and now you NEED to use it. I really want to see you in the film. Bye |
| Name: K. Michiel Cavuoti Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-30 02:35:01 Comments: As a huge fan of the stage musical, Phantom of the Opera, I can see that you have an amazing opportunity. When Phantom is made into a film, you can create a masterpiece, an instant classic, and a movie that will go down in history as the definitive version of the stage play. How is that? It is actually very simple. Cast Michael as the role he invented and made his own, as the Phantom. There are literally millions of people worldwide who are familiar with him as the choice of the Phantom. He is the one, the only Phantom of the Opera. Make a movie we all will be proud of. Michael Crawford as the Phantom of the Opera. |
| Name: Joanne Daley Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Illinois Time: 2000-09-30 00:20:20 Comments: And now for the price of a movie ticket you can see The Phantom of the Opera starring the original and unforgetable Michael Crawford as the Phantom and Antonio Banderas as the handsome Raoul. Only Michael Crawford can make you love the phantom as Christine struggles with her love for the outward beauty of Raoul and the inward beauty of the phantom. |
| Name: Pam Jones Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Caldwell Texas Time: 2000-09-29 20:26:59 Comments: Amazing that a Phantom movie campaign would be the basis for me locating other family members!! So to all you Flogerzis--I look forward to hearing from each of you. *************************************************** Note from the Campaign: An editor from a London based newspaper recently saw the name Flogerzi in connection with the campaign, and contacted Ms. Jones, who was adopted at birth and has been searching for her family. It has turned out that she is a cousin to our webmaster Steven Flogerzi. Small world isn't it? Welcome Pam! TMCPMC |
| Name: Tracy
Prins Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Time: 2000-09-29 08:12:00 Comments: Under the makeup and the mask, no one will be able to see a Hollywood face. It is the voice that matters, and, with all due respect, Banderas is no Angel of Music. Only one man on earth has been blessed by God with the essence to fill that role, and that is Mr. Crawford. |
| Name: Travis
Clark Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-29 00:48:34 Comments: Well, I hope this helps MC get the role. Honestly. Trying to get a Spanish man to play a French part ridiculous. Sorry Antonio, but you just don't fit the part. |
| Name: christin
worl Website: Referred by: Net Search From: chandler, az Time: 2000-09-29 00:25:01 Comments: i think that it is a disgrace to broadway, and also to movie making that they have cast antonio bandaras as the phantom!!!!!!! What was andrew lloyd webber thinking when he cast an actor with a spanish accent? also that they don't have sarah brightman in it either. i love and adore the phantom of the opera, and i will probably not see the movie version as a result of the casting disaster. thank you. |
| Name: Mandy Jones Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Leeds, England, UK Time: 2000-09-28 15:56:25 Comments: Michael Crawford is the only person who can play the Phantom on film. |
| Name: GIORGIO
KEFALOGIANNIS Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: GREECE Time: 2000-09-28 14:23:46 Comments: On November of 1986 I saw for first time "The Phantom Of The Opera" with the original cast Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. So far I have seen it for 15 times with all the others witch they are good, and they are trying their best.. To make movie this musical it will be the best for all of as the "Phanatic Phans Of The Phantom", BUT PLEASE... give us the original Phantom MICHAEL CRAWFORD.!!!! Any body else he will be a disaster like a chandelier falling in a full audience!!!! |
| Name: Larry Rasmussen Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Canton, Michigan Time: 2000-09-28 10:10:53 Comments: I like Micheal Crawford and can't stand Antonio Bandaras. |
| Name: Becky Martin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: USA Time: 2000-09-28 04:19:51 Comments: I agree with everything that's being said. Michael Crawford is the one and only phantom. A movie without him as the phantom just shouldn't be called the Phantom of the Opera. If you want people to see this movie then cast the 'real' phantom. |
| Name: jostein
sjørbotten Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: norway Time: 2000-09-27 22:12:38 Comments: crawford or noone!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: Paula Garland Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Chicago Time: 2000-09-27 14:44:53 Comments: I would like to lend my support. This looks to be a herculean effort by the fans. Is Warner Brothers listening? For all our sakes I hope so.Thank you. |
| Name: Liza Hertel Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Calif. Time: 2000-09-27 06:09:17 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom. End of discussion. |
| Name: Minnie K. Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Israel Time: 2000-09-27 05:59:48 Comments: I believe that Michael Crawford should play the Phantom in the POTO movie, because he is the original and first Phantom and the absolute BEST Phantom ever. If he is not cast as the Phantom in the POTO movie, that will be quite a loss, and a real waste. The true Phantom is Michael Crawford, and therefore should play the Phantom in the movie. |
| Name: Tricia Nenni Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Middletown, Ohio Time: 2000-09-26 20:57:42 Comments: I am 23 years old and have been a Weber fan ever since I can remember. I was first introduced to POTO in college when a friend of mine played the soundtrack. Of course, it featured Michael and Sarah and I was immediately hooked. I was crushed to hear that they no longer tour. I felt cheated that, simply because I was born 10 years too late, I would never get to experience POTO with the talent and intensity of Crawford on stage. When I found out about the possiblity of the Phantom movie with Michael Crawford I was estatic!! Now that I have found out that they might NOT use Michael, I feel even lower than I felt before. Here is the chance to immortalize the first and only Phantom and 'the powers that be' cannot confirm the casting decisions??? I'm sorry but I don't want my children growing up knowing Antonio Bendaras as the Phantom. I believe that every generation has the right to know how wonderful Crawford is and how he made Phantom what it is today. In addition, I think I am a testiment to Michael Crawford's talent in that I became a POTO fan simply by hearing him sing. I was pulled into the story by his voice. No special effects or costumes, just Michael's "Music of the Night". |
| Name: Julie Sutfin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Traverse City, Michigan Time: 2000-09-26 17:53:05 Comments: Michael Crawford should be the ONLY choice for the role of the Phantom. There are several talented people out there but Mr. Crawford made the role of the Phantom HIS own and he should be the one who does the movie role. |
| Name: Margaret Ketchie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: North Carolina Time: 2000-09-26 14:57:21 Comments: As time goes on, and Michael Crawford has not yet been signed to play the Phantom in the movie, it seems to me to be so very sad that all the people around the world will not get to see this man recreate for the world what he did on stage to such overwhelming approval of all who saw him in this performance. Please get on with it and allow Michael and Sarah to bring these glittering performances to us. |
| Name: Debbie
Sutton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: United Kingdom Time: 2000-09-26 14:36:55 Comments: I think that the whole idea of making the muscial into a movie is good - but it depends how it turns out. In the past, movies have been made into musicals and have been a great success. Whereas, visa versa, its a different subject. The success of the musical is definately attached to the amazing acting abilities of Michael Crawford. If he was to be cast once again as the phantom, I'm sure the movie would just as successful. |
| Name: Alex Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa, FL Time: 2000-09-26 12:25:00 Comments: I am attending the other Angel of Music's concert here in Tampa, FL - of course I am talking none other than the lovely Sarah Brightman!!! I plan to wear "Michael for Phantom Movie" stuff so all the people can see - of course I will have things to advertise this website as well if at all possible - Michael Crawford is the ONLY Phantom - his age doesn't matter - the Phantom was a "slightly older man" and Crawford is "slightly older" than he was 12 years ago - but HE IS THE ONLY ONE!! People are disgusted from what i hear that the Phantoms in New York and on the Tour groups all pretty much "suck" - Get this!!! THEY ARE GLAD THAT CHRISTINE GOES WITH RAOUL AT THE END!!! Michael is the ONLY one that can do the part - He alone can make Webber's music take flight.... |
| Name: Jeannine Website: Our Homepage... Referred by: From a Friend From: Tucson,Az. Time: 2000-09-26 06:26:30 Comments: I wish you all wonderous luck with your rightous campaign! I hope the movie industry is professional enough to stand behind their word and use MC as THE best possible performer for this role!! Break a Leg!! |
| Name: Roger Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Phoenix, AZ Time: 2000-09-26 04:20:27 Comments: I support this effort, otherwise my wife would never speak to me again.....right Hon. |
| Name: Rusty Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ohio Time: 2000-09-26 02:59:41 Comments: Awesome web site! It's ludicrous that everybody else on the planet can figure out that Crawford is the one and only real phantom while Lloyd Webber, Kapur, Ben Elton and Warner Brothers seem to be completely clueless about who made POTO popular in the first place and a HUGE MONEYMAKER!!! Who do they figure will be going to see the movie if they tick off the 58 million Phantom fans? Maybe, all the huge throngs of movie goers who flocked to see their stupendous movies of this past summer?! You can hear the sound of the crickets now. |
| Name: Carrie
Sarrubbo Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Lisbon, CT Time: 2000-09-26 02:11:17 Comments: love michael crawford as the phantom, saw him at the bushnell in hartford ct and would like to see him on tour again. |
| Name: Cathy
Hatcher Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Fairmont, WV Time: 2000-09-26 01:33:59 Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE ONLY PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! He is the heart and soul of Erik and should be the one to bring to film the same magic that he brought to the stage! An attemt by anyone else portraying that which Michael Crawford made into perfection is ludicrous! Michael was promised the role years ago, and that promise should be honored. Please don't allow this film to become a farse instead of the real piece of art that it can and should be! Cathy Hatcher |
| Name: William K.
Cary Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Phoenix, AZ Time: 2000-09-26 00:30:55 Comments: Let's get Crawford back for the movie. Can't think of anybody better fit for the part. |
| Name: Jane
Laswell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Neenah, WI Time: 2000-09-25 21:59:51 Comments: I have been waiting for 10 years to see Michael Crawford in the Phantom of the Opera. I never had the opportunity to do so in the theatre, but believed that when the movie was made I would have my chance. Please make that so Warner Bros. and Really Useful Group. You will make so many of us so happy that we will see the movie many times and take our friends. |
| Name: Darlene
Littlefield Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston, Texas USA Time: 2000-09-25 21:56:38 Comments: There are many of us in Houston, Texas, who want to see Michael Crawford, on film, as The Phamtom of the Opera. If Warner Bros. chooses another actor to play the role, I hope Andrew Lloyd Webber will release a video tape of Michael Crawford singing the roll on stage, as he did with the "Cats" video. I will definetly NOT go to see a movie of the film WITHOUT Michael Crawford. Darlene |
| Name: Norma Deyo Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Hollywood, Florida Time: 2000-09-25 19:22:01 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom of the Opera....please do not ruin a beautiful movie with anyone but Michael...his voice is like an angel and what a great personality...God Bless You........Norma Deyo, Florida |
| Name: Gloria
Meyers Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: W. Sacramento, CA Time: 2000-09-25 18:37:04 Comments: Michael Crawford is the heart and soul of the Phantom of the Opera...He was promised the movie role by ALW several years ago..Michael has said that he would like to do the movie..Cast Michael as the POTO...use the original stage production script..the same music..no muss, no fuss..no problems..make thousands of POTO and Michael fans happy..simple as that..You had a winner with Michael and POTO before..so why change anything????..PLEASE DON'T DESTROY THE POTO!!!! |
| Name: A Conway Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Ireland Time: 2000-09-25 16:27:02 Comments: There is no other PHANTOM. It must be Michael Crawford. Antonio - stand aside and let the real phantom take his rightful place. |
| Name: Carol Billett Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Baltimore, MD Time: 2000-09-25 14:59:11 Comments: There can be no other choice for the Phantom in the movie version. Having seen Michael Crawford live, I wholeheartedly support him for the role in the movie. |
| Name: Serena Website: Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: Alexandria, VA Time: 2000-09-25 14:19:16 Comments: Crawford is Phantom! There is no other! |
| Name: Caryl Johnson Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: New York Time: 2000-09-25 13:54:27 Comments: I believe there is no person better suited to play the Phantom than Micahel Crawford. I would not see the movie were anyone else cast in the part, especially Antonio Bandaras. Antonio Bandaras could never do justice to the part of the Phantom. And when I heard him sing the Phantom of the Opera on Andrew Lloyd Weber's 50th birthday celebration I was even more convinced that he is the WRONG person for the part. Michael Crawford is a natural for the part and I believe that Warner Brothers would have an Academy Award Winner with Michael in the role. He is the only person I would go to the movies to see in this part. Caryl Johnson |
| Name: Evelyn
Tuey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: No. California Time: 2000-09-25 06:20:39 Comments: There is only one Phantom of the Opera. There is only one man who has the worldwide recognition as the Phantom. There is only one man who has the voice of the "Angel of Music." There is only one man whose talent and charisma can guarantee the critical, artistic and financial success of this movie. That man is, of course, Michael Crawford. Please, Warner Bros., give us the man whose legendary performance deserves to be preserved on film. |
| Name: Joyce Fox Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ohio, USA Time: 2000-09-25 04:30:44 Comments: I have heard Michael Crawford sing, and love to listen to him do anything musical. I have heard Banderos sing, and I want to know who told him he was a singer. His voice just doesn't have the range or the quality that is needed for the Phantom of the Opera. I will not waste my on a movie that he is in. |
| Name: Lynn Powers Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: North Carolina Time: 2000-09-25 02:36:58 Comments: I have been priviledged to see Phantom on Broadway 3 times, but sadly never with Michael Crawford. Each time I have gone to see this great Broadway production, I have always wished I could have seen Michael Crawford as the Phantom !! I think taking this fabulous production to the movie screen for the world to see is a grand idea....but there is only one true Phantom of the Opera, and it is MICHAEL CRAWFORD !!! Anyone else would be unacceptable ! |
| Name: Rita
Dahlke Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Minnesota Time: 2000-09-25 01:56:51 Comments: I would love to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom! I have seen three different Phantoms on stage, but none of them were Michael. I saw Michael in a TV performance back about 1988 (he was in the full mask and cape costume) and he was spectacular. I was just mesmerized. Even now, when I see him in interviews and he starts talking about the Phantom, you can just feel a certain level of energy and excitement that radiates from him. It would be just fabulous to see him in this role and I wish the people who are to make this movie would realize this and do the right thing! CAST MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS THE PHANTOM! |
| Name: Maribel Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Spain Time: 2000-09-25 01:04:32 Comments: Since I heard for the very first time The Phantom of the Opera I felt Mr.Crawford was not only the Phantom´s voice, he was his soul. |
| Name: Erin Website: The Paris Opera House Referred by: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement From: Lancaster, PA, USA Time: 2000-09-25 01:04:47 Comments: I've signed this book before, and I'll sign it again. I've been obsessed with POTO since I was in first grade (I'm now in 10th). I didn't really want there to be a movie in the first place, but if there has to be, then Michael Crawford must be cast as the Phantom. Otherwise, it's questionable as to whether I'll even go see it. And, Andrew, that's all the more money you will lose by casting a modern, way too young, actor who doesn't even have the voice for the part of Phantom. Cast Michael!!! |
| Name: LINDA NICHOLS Website: Referred by: AOL From: FLA Time: 2000-09-25 00:06:18 Comments: WONDERFUL,BEAUTIFUL SITE. |
| Name: Donna Jahn Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Cupertino, California, U.S.A. Time: 2000-09-24 20:40:00 Comments: Please maintain the integrity of the wonderful The Phantom of the Opera; it deserves to be maintained. No other Phantom, and I have seen several, has the emotional understanding of Eric which Michael Crawford has. This is an important musical; its emotional impact has made it special to many of us. Michael Crawford will preserve that impact. PLEASE cast the man whose name is synonymous with the Phantom: Michael Crawford is the Phantom for our generation. |
| Name: Jill
Allen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Magnolia,Texas Time: 2000-09-24 20:33:01 Comments: Michael Crawford ROX! He is the best singer. I know he'll get the part. |
| Name: Byron Huskey Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: San Diego, California Time: 2000-09-24 19:41:03 Comments: Hey, very nice site! I hope you all succeed in your goal. I'll be rooting for ya. |
| Name: Heather
Downing Website: Notes of a Dreamer- a New Musical Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CA Time: 2000-09-24 19:29:20 Comments: Micheal Crawford is THE ONLY Phantom in my eyes. He originated the role, and he could do it again. For the sake of the movie, please cast him. If you could have Donny Osmond be Joseph and have the orginal Grizabella in CATS, then why not the original Phantom? I for one will be extremely displeased to see anyone else in that movie as Phantom. |
| Name: Lucy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hong Kong Time: 2000-09-24 15:34:54 Comments: I hope to know some Phantom's friend around the world, and hope to see Michae's performance soon! |
| Name: Joanne Daley Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Illinois Time: 2000-09-24 15:20:59 Comments: The film will only work with Antonio Banderas as Raoul not the Phantom. His fans do not want to see him not covered in hideous makeup attempting to sing as the angel of music. Michael Crawford will make an unforgetable phantom and Antonio will be a perfect Raoul. |
| Name: gail lorber Website: Referred by: AOL From: new york Time: 2000-09-24 15:22:41 Comments: I saw Michael Crawford two years ago in Radio City Music Hall and I hope he gets to play the phantom on the screen because nobody has his voice for it. I really appreciated it very much |
| Name: Judith
Plass Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia Time: 2000-09-24 06:28:36 Comments: Michael Crawford is the only one for the Phantom Movie |
| Name: Jessi
Vienna Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dyer, IN Time: 2000-09-24 05:49:48 Comments: Michael Crawford practically is the Phantom for a lot of us. The movie can't be awesome without him playing Erik!! |
| Name: J
K Evens Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: UK Time: 2000-09-24 01:09:54 Comments: I do hope Warner Brothers make the brave decision and cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom. For all the splendour and excitement of the story and score, the central performance is totally crucial - it has to be spell binging, it has to be haunting, it has to knock you for 6. It may have been a while since Crawford appeared as the phantom, but recent appearances show he still has what it takes and it would be a big mistake to go for the glamorous option of a big movie star such as Banderas. Please make the right decision Warner Brothers. Please consider Crawford, meet with him, do screen tests. Save your worries for the remaining casting, just get the corner stone of the prodcution right. Crawford wants to do it - he will want to convince you , you will be convinced. Don't throw the usual rule-book of blockbuster film making at something which is clearly not your every day action-pic - take a leaf out of Lloyd -Webber's book - choose the man who no one would have dreamed of casting as the Phantom when it was announced, and who subsequently took the world's audiences and critics by storm. Work to engineer the same success on screen - it can be done. Please do it ! J Evens |
| Name: Jane Hoerman Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Kansas Time: 2000-09-24 00:37:07 Comments: This is the easiest choice to make in the world, Michael Crawford is the ONLY choice to star in the Phantom movie. |
| Name: Laura Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Scotland Time: 2000-09-23 19:12:34 Comments: Congratulations for your work on such a worthwile cause. Anyone who is anyone knows that Michael Crawford is the only man for the role, he spent months and months preparing the role of the Phantom for the stage, imagine how effective that would be on film!! So, 'Sir' Lloyd Webber wants a big name to bring in the big audiences, does he? Well this is where I get a little confused....Big Name equals Antonio Banderas???? Nope, I don't get it. And ALW really should realise that no one gets it..and no one ever will, especially not when there is such obvious talent staring him right in the face!! *huh* I just don't get it!?!?! Well thank you letting me have my little rant!! |
| Name: Mary Monahan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tewksbury, Massachusetts Time: 2000-09-23 17:27:57 Comments: There is only one Phantom! Let's not be silly. Michael Crawford has to play the part in the film or, it is my opinion that, it will surely be blackballed. |
| Name: mercys_fallen_angel Website: Erik's Realm: An Angel's Memoirs Referred by: From a Friend From: Pennsylvania, USA Time: 2000-09-23 17:22:46 Comments: I think that Crawford should be the rightful one to play the role of the Phantom if there is to be a movie. This is the only way to bring to the screen the poetic and beautiful aura of the story of the Phantom in its best form. If others are cast as the Phantom, not only will it be foolish, but it will also put the story in grave danger in allowing another to portray a character that calls for so much emotion and dedication. Emotion and dedication which none other than Crawford can even come CLOSE to pulling off! Obviously, you see MY vote! |
| Name: Erika Destler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-23 16:55:22 Comments: MC is the most obvious man to play Erik in the movie! He was the original! He has a most marvelous voice! He deserves the movie! Anyone who can't see that is obviously a twit! |
| Name: Bill Walker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa, Florida Time: 2000-09-23 15:52:16 Comments: Plain and simple, Michael Crawford is the "Phantom"!!Anyone else would merely be an inferior "stand in". |
| Name: gail Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-23 15:05:25 Comments: Please Please don't make the same mistake with Phantom that they did with Evita. The casting was just not right and musical fans got cheated out of what could have been an excellent movie. Remember what happened to Gypsy? It just was not Rosalinds role. Please put Michale Crawford in the movie. I promise I will see it again and again and will make all my friends do so. But anyone else? No wonder I don't go to movies anymore. |
| Name: Marilynn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Atlanta, GA Time: 2000-09-23 13:18:57 Comments: A promise was made to the fans of POTO back in the early 90's. The promise was that the movie version was going to include the casting of Michael Crawford as the Phantom. If the trust of the general public, the ones who pay to see the movies and stage productions and therefore provide the income for all aspects of the entertainment business, is at all important then this promise will be honored. If it is not honored, millions of fans of stage and movie productions will deny their support of this and all other projects by the parties involved in making the movie. Please honor the promise made so that fans will not have to lament, as the Phantom did, "Its over now the music of the night." |
| Name: Glenn
Rumfellow Website: Sure Foundation Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Baton Rouge, LA Time: 2000-09-23 12:14:19 Comments: Thank you for your excellent site and for promoting a "worthy cause" in the world of the arts. With Michael Crawford as the phantom in the movie, it would certainly have a greater potential to be a work of artistic filmmaking with a universal and enduring appeal. I very much hope, along with you all, that Mr. Crawford will play the role. Thanks again! |
| Name: Teresa Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Vista, CA Time: 2000-09-23 07:05:39 Comments: I had the privilege of seeing Michael Crawford perform as Phantom once in Los Angeles. I have seen the show many times since, but I never was so emotionally moved as I was by Michael's performance. There is no one else who can play the role as he did. If he is not cast, I do not plan to see the film. |
| Name: Stacy Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oklahoma Time: 2000-09-23 05:49:50 Comments: There is no one in this world that could portray Phantom better than Mr. Crawford. His God given talents should not be ignored. I hope that the fine people at WB as well as Sir Webber know this and plan to cast him in the role that he set the standard for. Good luck to Mr. Crawford and to the campaign. |
| Name: Jaime
Dawn Crawford. Website: --- Referred by: From a Friend From: australia Time: 2000-09-23 05:38:25 Comments: DEAR "POWERS THAT BE"-----PLEASE Have Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" WITH MR. MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the lead role brought out on video cassette. It is with MUCH SADNESS AND REGRET that I state here and now that I have NEVER SEEN MR. MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS "ERIK, THE PHANTOM", and this is ONE WISH that I would DEARLY LOVE TO SEE COME {QUICKLY} TO FRUITION. Due to circumstances that I have had ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL OVER WHATSOEVER {for one thing, being stuck in oz, sigh}, I have never been able to travel to get to see MICHAEL CRAWFORD in "PHANTOM", and, believe me, traveling overseas, ESPECIALLY TO SEE MICHAEL IN "PHANTOM" would be the ultimate CREAM ON THE very delicious CAKE for me {IF it were ONLY POSSIBLE}. Thank you everybody-----MR. MICHAEL CRAWFORD FOR "ERIK; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA"; {OR-----I WILL DROP THE CHANDELIER ONTO YOUR HEADS!!!! MANIACAL LAUGHTER!!!!} Love to you all, Jaime D. CRAWFORD. |
| Name: Brett
Bysouth Website: Stage Sounds Referred by: NewsGroups From: Australia Time: 2000-09-23 04:02:37 Comments: Michael for phantom!!!!!! |
| Name: Sandy Rabinowit Website: Referred by: AOL From: Orlando, FL Time: 2000-09-23 03:49:34 Comments: There is nothing more that needs to be said. Put Michael Crawford in the movie or create an inferior product. Nothing else makes sense. |
| Name: Donna Marie Website: Referred by: AOL From: Emerson, New Jersey, USA Time: 2000-09-23 03:22:14 Comments: They retire baseball players' numbers out of respect because no one can fill their shoes..... Antonio should relinquish the role because NOone can fill the Phantom's shoes but Michael Crawford! |
| Name: Gina Website: Referred by: AOL From: California Time: 2000-09-23 03:15:40 Comments: Please....it has been a very long time...we have begged and pleaded....you know what will make the fans happy. There are so many of us behind the casting of Michael Crawford as the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. So many of us that, just like seeing the play many, many times, will be going to see the movie many many times...as long as Michael Crawford plays the Phantom. You did such a good job casting him in the first place. Along with the excellent lyrics and music, he has helped make this musical the legend that it is. Please let us all continue to enjoy it! |
| Name: Tom Schmidt Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Michigan Time: 2000-09-23 03:02:46 Comments: Without Michael, the Phantom will not be worth seeing. |
| Name: Donna Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arizonia Time: 2000-09-23 02:53:19 Comments: THERE IS ONLY "ONE" TRUE PHANTOM. THAT "ONE" IS MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!! |
| Name: Donna Website: Referred by: AOL From: Emerson, New Jersey, USA Time: 2000-09-23 02:46:56 Comments: The first time I saw Phantom on Broadway, it was too late to see Michael Crawford star in the role. The performances were still wonderful, Webber's music is phenomenal, BUT there is NO rendition of "Music of the Night" (and the rest of the amazing music) like Michael Crawford's. Not only does it move me every time I listen to it on CD, but having seen the PBS special he did, the image of him singing this is one of the MOST captivating I've ever experienced. Having taped it, I played it repeatedly into the night; I just couldn't get enough of it. I'd always said I wished they'd make a movie of Phantom, and it never even entered my mind that the main roles would be cast by any other than Michael Crawford and Sarah Brighton. When I heard that the studio intended to cast Antonio Banderas, I was shocked. The only reason they could have is because he is a "so-called" sex symbol (not in my opinion)and they saw more $ at the box office. In conversation with anyone who knows the music/play, the reactions and opinions are the same....with a shudder..."Nooooooo! How COULD they?!" This will be a HUGE mistake on the studio's part, because the people who would be guaranteed patrons of the movie are those who are already fans, those who feel as I do..... ONLY with Michael Crawford. For some reason, the studio is ignoring the fact that there are a lot of older men cast in films that are considered sex symbols and box office draws, even by teenagers (I have one so I know). Michael Crawford is a very attractive, sexy man with an incredible voice and the gift to use it that makes women melt(it moves men too, believe me). This role and story is about passion and longing. Passion IS Michael Crawford. There is really nothing about Antonio that fits the role. I saw him on the Andrew Lloyd Webber anniversary special on PBS and to me, his appearance was the low point of the show. I'm not saying he can't sing. Lots of people can "sing", but there are singers and then there are "SINGERS!" (Streisand did the "Music of the Night" with whom?...Crawford!) In Evita they needed a latin lead which is why he was cast properly, but he doesn't have the kind of talent to pull off Phantom. He simply doesn't belong there. Truthfully, if the studio casts him (or anyone but Michael) I not only predict a flop, I'm hoping for it. Cast Crawford and you've got Box Office Gold! Then, and ONLY then, I, only one of millions, will see it more than once in the theater, and will buy several copies on videotape, for myself and as gifts for the other loyal Phantom Fans I know. Don't be such Phools! |
| Name: Evelyn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Washington Time: 2000-09-23 02:33:47 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom! Anyone that has heard him sing the score knows that. I can't see how they would want anyone else. If they are doing the movie, I should hope they would want to do it right. Michael Crawford is the Phantom of the Opera and no one else. Evelyn |
| Name: Judy Website: Referred by: AOL From: Indiana Time: 2000-09-23 02:13:20 Comments: I've said it before and I'll say it again. Phantom of the Opera without Michael Crawford would not BE Phantom of the Opera, but rather a sadly lacking rip off. Michael Crawford was, is and always will be the Phantom and no one else could possibly take his place. A Phantom of the Opera movie without Michael Crawford? Don't save a ticket for me...I won't be there. |
| Name: Cathy
Conover Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa, Florida Time: 2000-09-23 01:58:41 Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom and the movie version without his presence would be lacking his expertise in the role. Please do not do Phantom an injustice by not casting Michael Crawford as the Phantom. |
| Name: Dorah Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tennessee Time: 2000-09-23 01:35:41 Comments: I think that Warner Bros. would make a Huge mistake if they made the POTO movie and didn't use Michael Crawford. Michael Crawford is the one who brought the phantom to life. He made the phantom what it is today. And if they chose someone over Michael Crawford, in my opinion, they would be making a Huge mistake. Use Michael Crawford or simply forget about doing a movie! |
| Name: Tim Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-23 01:06:07 Comments: There is no actor more suitable for the role of the Phantom in the movie than Michael Crawford! Some people may argue that he is too old ... I would say that he's "aged to perfection." He's excellent, and he knows the musical character better than anyone else. Besides, would you really want to dissapoint your PHans? ... The people that would be either supporting (Crawford) or Boycotting (anyone who hasn't done the role in theater) your motion picture? We can be your biggest patrons, or your harshest critics! ~Tim |
| Name: Stephanie Website: They call me DrWorm... Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kent, Ohio Time: 2000-09-23 01:03:27 Comments: It is unjust and silly to even consider another actor for the role of the Phantom in an upcoming movie. Michael Crawford defined the part and he deserves the opportunity. |
| Name: brooke bosse Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: columbus ohio Time: 2000-09-22 02:34:22 Comments: i support this all the way |
| Name: shadowfalcon51 Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Provo Utah Time: 2000-09-21 23:38:35 Comments: Keep Micheal Crawford, why would you want anyone else |
| Name: Robin G Website: Referred by: Net Search From: North Carolina Time: 2000-09-21 22:21:04 Comments: There is no other person that could play the Phantom of than Michael Crawford!!!! |
| Name: J Freis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 2000-09-20 20:16:11 Comments: Michael Crawford must be the Phantom! Any other choice would be impossible to accept or to watch. Warner Brothers would be missing out on a high volume of repeat sales tickets to the movies, along with video sales. I can't imagine any movie studio not listening to its world wide public, who they so desperately want to please, and substituting Mr. Crawford for ANY ONE ELSE is ludicrous! Thank you, J Freis |
| Name: Dorah Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tennessee Time: 2000-09-20 03:54:05 Comments: I totally agree. If Hollywood makes another Phantom of the Opera movie, their number one pick to play the role of the phantom should be Michael Crawford. He is the person who brought life to the character. No one in Hollywood can play the Phantom like Michael. Matter of fact, I think the original broadway cast, should be the first selection if and when Hollywood makes the movie. Michael Crawford is MY Favorite broadway performer, as well as singer. I am really looking forward to seeing him in the movie. Hollywood has not saw that many actors that is in the same category as Michael Crawford. He is such a talented actor, that Hollywood has no idea what to do with him. Look at all the actors in Hollywood today, they just don't compare to the actors of yesterday. Michael Crawford Rules! |
| Name: Chris
Piekarski Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Northfield, OH Time: 2000-09-19 02:33:52 Comments: I do not see why this has even become an issue. Michael Crawford CREATED the role of the Phantom and has openly expressed his interest in playing the part once again for the movie. No one has EVER given a better performance as the Phantom than Michael. Why is Antonio Banderas even considered?? Because they want the movie to have stars that kids nowadays recognize?? Because he was in the movie Evita?? I'm sure we have all seen his performance with Sarah Brightman at Andrew Lloyd Webber's party. I tip my hat to those of you who refrained from throwing up during it...because I couldn't hold it in. I like Antonio Banderas a lot, but the man has NO RIGHT playing the role of the Phantom...and he proved it during that song. Michael Crawford has the tradition, the will, and most importantly, the TALENT to handle this demanding role. Once again, I have no idea how this has even become an issue. Michael Crawford IS The Phantom of the Opera! PERIOD! |
| Name: Ginger Beverst Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: New Jersey Time: 2000-09-19 01:13:23 Comments: Antonio is great, in other things. Michael MUST play the Phantom!!!!! I will not see it otherwise Thank you |
| Name: Amy
Consagra Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tampa Time: 2000-09-18 19:15:12 Comments: I can't imagine anyone other than Michael Crawford playing the phantom and being able to do the part justice. |
| Name: KDH Website: Referred by: Net Search From: MN Time: 2000-09-18 15:09:00 Comments: What pathetic irony! If nothing else, the story of the Phantom of the Opera is about MUSIC. Music, love, betrayl, good vs. evil, and judging. Isn't that the movie that we're all discussing? I suppose now life is imitating art. By casting Banderas in the part, we can rule out the chance of any truly great music in the movie(he's good, but he's no Michael Crawford!). And talk about betrayl!!! How vain people can be, choosing Banderas...why? I suppose I've never understood that. Because he's younger? Because he's a "big name?" A little reference check...the phantom is supposed to be a man in his 50s, according to the novel. And I don't recall anything about him being Spanish...did I overlook something? Look around! Countless people are so strongly devoted to Crawford that we're taking time out of our lives to state our opinions! I'm begining to think that Michael Crawford is a bigger name than Banderas can ever hope to be. Think about it. Not if, but WHEN you at WB come to your senses and cast Crawford, believe me when I say you'll be glad you did. Thanks for your time. |
| Name: Deb Peterson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: MN Time: 2000-09-18 14:34:03 Comments: I will only see the movie if it stars Michael Crawford. I know many who feel the same way. In order for the movie to be a SUCCESS-it needs the BEST! Deb |
| Name: Alex
Butcher Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Bristol, UK Time: 2000-09-18 10:32:14 Comments: The role has to go to Michael, He is the Phantom! No one else comes close(except Scott Davies)amd it would be unjust to cast a 'big name' after the amount of time and effeort and infact blodd sweat and tears michael has given to the show. To cast someone who has not played the role on stage is unfair. MICHAEL WE LOVE YOU!!!! |
| Name: Markus
Warren Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Phoenix, Az Time: 2000-09-18 07:32:42 Comments: I agree whole-heartedly. Michael Crawford's performance as the Phantom was far too incredible to snub him for the role in the film. I heard Antonio Banderes was up for the role... Oh my God, NO! He was good in Evita, but I'm sorry - Phantom with an accent and a dry singing voice... Yuck! Michael Crawford is the only one in the world I want to see as the Phantom. The End. |
| Name: Ed Finger Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston, TX Time: 2000-09-18 01:57:44 Comments: I would love to see Mr. Crawford as the Phantom. He is truley magnificent. The Phantom of the Opera is the best musical is history which definatly should be made into a motion picture to preserve the glamor of it. There would be no other person in the would to do it better the Micheal Crawford. |
| Name: dannii
eyre age 11 Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: derby uk Time: 2000-09-17 18:47:33 Comments: I think Michael Crawford should play the part of the phantom in the movie because he was the original phantom and the best. Antonio Banderas can not sing and I had to turn Evita off after only 10 mins because he was really getting on my nerves. Please let Michael have the part otherwise I will not watch it. |
| Name: Christine
Damerell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Nanuet, NY USA Time: 2000-09-17 17:36:05 Comments: Why is ALW willing to compromise his masterpiece by changing it to fit AB? I guess he's never heard the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Michael Crawford should play the Phantom, Michael Ball should play Raoul, and either Sarah Brightman or Dale Christian should play Christine. Any one else in any of the roles would be a waste of time and film! |
| Name: Beth Morrow Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: USA Time: 2000-09-17 10:19:01 Comments: I have been a fan of Michael Crawford since I was in high school when my sister and I saw him in the movie, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and thought he was fabulous. My sister and I somehow dragged our parents to New York to see him in "Black Comedy" with Geraldine Fitzgerald. More than 25 years later, my sister surprised my husband and myself with tickets to the production of "Phantom of the Opera" soon after it opened in New York. She had seen the musical in London and was so overwhelmed by Michael Crawford's performance that she stood in line for hours the day the tickets first became available, and bought the tickets to the New York production for everyone in our family, parents and siblings. Even today, almost 12 years later, when I just took my own daughter to see the Phantom to celebrate her 10th birthday; it is the original CD that gave her the love for the production. His voice is so haunting, and his portrayal so real that I can still remember it, and was yearning to see him enter the stage at the last minute to surprise me, since no one else could ever be the Phantom for me. |
| Name: Chelsie Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: California Time: 2000-09-16 16:31:25 Comments: I've had the extreme pleasure of seeing Mr. Crawford in the title role of Phantom. I've never seen any performer prior or since give so much of himself to a character! Hollywood-- DON'T mess this one up! If done well, this is a movie that could make the responce shown to "Titanic" seem paltry. When will people ever learn not to mess with perfection? Michael Crawford IS the Phantom of the Opera! Chelsie G. |