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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

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  Thursday 02/15/2001 6:15:48am
Name: Allison B.
E-Mail: brittial@lab.med.yale.edu
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Yale University
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: In the current issue (Spring 2001) of Disney Magazine is a column-wide article about Michael's upcoming Disney album. Included is a picture of him with the caption, "CHOICE TUNES: Crawford picked songs from The Tigger Movie as well as Aida for his new CD." The text of the article is as follows: Artists as diverse as Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, and Sinead O'Connor have lined up to cover material from the vast Disney movie songbook. Now British theatrical vocalist Michael Crawford tosses his hat into the ring with the release of Michael Crawford: My Disney Favorites, a bevy of contemporary soundtrack selections ranging from Phil Collins' Oscar-winning "You'll Be in My Heart" (Tarzan) to Randy Newman's "I Will Go Sailing No More" (Toy Story). "It's an amazing catalog," says Crawford, who first came to the world's attention in the eighties as the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera. "And people like Phil Collins, Elton John, and Tim Rice are living up to the legacy of the Sherman Brothers and the many great songwriters from the past." The songs on the CD come from a whittled-down list of Crawford favorites, including several from The Lion King that he combines in a final-track medley. The actor, who starred in the 1981 Disney flick Condorman, admires the universality of Disney songs. "Tarzan's 'You'll Be in My Heart' is a song from a parent to a child," says Crawford. "You don't even have to see the movie to enjoy the music."
Hoping this album will reach people through Disney that may not be more familiar with Michael than knowing his name. I'm sure it will be showcased somehow in the Disney Stores and maybe the catalog, in addition to the regular venues. Then what will Warner Bros have to say about his name recognition not being strong enough? Allison B.
  Thursday 02/15/2001 0:54:38am
Name: Hillary G. Anderson
E-Mail: dillarydock@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Napa, California
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I don't entirely agree with the idea of even making a movie about the phantom. I feel that Erik's peace should be preserved. However, if Hollywood insists on making a film about him, the only man up to the job is Michael Crawford. His interpretation of Erik's character is by far the best we will ever see.
  Wednesday 02/14/2001 8:45:31pm
Name: Susan Majzik
E-Mail: magicsue@core.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Bay Village, Ohio (Cleveland area)
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael must be the movie Phantom - no one else will do!
  Wednesday 02/14/2001 12:10:26am
Name: Gloria Torres
E-Mail: glorigirl@juno.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Higley,Arizona
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I hope Michael Crawford wins.
  Tuesday 02/13/2001 9:57:19pm
Name: Vicki Ross
E-Mail: vross1927@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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  Tuesday 02/13/2001 6:41:26pm
Name: Marilynn
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Where are you from?: Atlanta, GA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: To use a substitute script or actor to play the phantom will result in a substandard movie. Use of the original script and Michael Crawford has already proven to be a financially and artistically winning combination.
  Tuesday 02/13/2001 1:58:20pm
Name: Natty Mondene
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Rosemont, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Lord Webber had better be careful, the whole world is watching to see how he will treat the theater-going fans that have supported him throughout his musical-producing career. If he shows no respect for us, no one will show any respect for him, nor will they go see his movie.
  Tuesday 02/13/2001 11:44:25am
Name: Patricia Barry
E-Mail: ptbarry@msn.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas City, Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: No one else could play the Phantom other than Michael Crawford. I don't see how the same ''atmosphere'' could be captured in the movie as was in the live musical, but if it's to have any chance, he has to be cast in the part. His ''presence'' and beautiful voice made him the Phantom forever. Everyone else (who followed him in the play) has just been a pale imitation.
  Monday 02/12/2001 10:34:40pm
Name: Linda
E-Mail: oceanfloor1@msn.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Massachusetts
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I had the privilege of seeing Michael in POTO 3 times, twice in NY and once in LA. From the moment I first heard his voice on the LP (remember those?) I adored him. Recently a friend of mine saw POTO for the first time. She loved the show and said their "O.G." had a fine voice, but when I asked about the acting she said she couldn't see why great acting was needed for the part, just a great voice. See, this is what happens when you DON'T see Michael in that role! Cast totally against type, he brought what could have been just a stereotype horror figure to glowing, tragic, romantic life and made us love him and ache for him. THAT is what great acting (and great singing) does with a role like our Phantom! And watching how Sarah Brightman's career has progressed, I always think of how proud Erik would be of her and how wonderful if she could play Christine again. If Hollywood has decided to go ahead with Banderas and god-knows-who-else in the cast of the movie instead of Michael and Sarah, only a miracle will save them from a disaster beyond their wildest... well, you know. By the way, are we certain that there is no full visual record of the original cast? Somewhere on one of my videotapes off the TV in the late 1980's there is the whole "Point of No Return" scene, obviously from a performance, probably in London. I find it hard to believe that RUG never bothered to preserve ALL of their blockbuster on film or tape. Does anybody know anything about this? Also, has anyone else been put out over the past couple of weeks by movie reviewers making unwarranted comparisons of Phantom and "Hannibal"? Bad enough they rip off his hat and cloak for that movie, but reviewers snickering about how they could almost imagine him singing MOTN to Clarice nearly made me lose my lunch. As if we didn't need another lesson in why Erik needs protection from Hollywood!
Monday 02/12/2001 6:24:55pm
Name: Kelli Graves
E-Mail: deborrap@msn.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Carmichael, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The first time I experienced "Phantom" it was in San Francisco and of corse the lead was not Mr Crawford. The pure majesty of the play and the genius of Andrew Lyode Weber took my breathe away, and I have been in love ever sence. I then bought the broadway cast recording of the the musical. With the first note I heard Michael sing, I was once again swept away. There is no Phantom without Michael Crawford. As much as I love Antonio Banderes, who is rumored to play the hollywood role, I know that it would simply not be Phantom without Michael's flawless voice. Mr Crawford created Phantom and he will always be Him. I wish him luck!
Monday 02/12/2001 9:17:31am
Name: Jane Woodside
E-Mail: fairlee@epix.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Loved the story on replacement actors in the OC Register. At last someone who gets it. When someone has made an indelible impression on a role it's a big risk to replace them because comparisons WILL be made. Heaven help the actor who tries and fails because the fans and the critics won't be kind. For too long, the fans were quiet when Broadway superstars were passed over for Hollywood names who weren't half as good or who were all wrong for the part. The uproar over Julie Andrews and My Fair Lady is still talked about. But now, thanks to the internet, fans can fight back. Movie executives before could only realize they'd blown it after the movie came out and the public stayed away in droves. Now they have the opportunity in advance to find out what the audience wants. Admittedly this is a double edged sword. If they ignore what the fans are telling them, they will have no excuses when the movie fails. Those who sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind and it will be a hurricane
Monday 02/12/2001 0:57:32am
Name: Gloria Meyers
E-Mail: PhantomGlo@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: West Sacramento, CA.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I attended a Cancer Benefit Concert in San Francisco on Feb 9th...with Michael Crawford as one of the performers..among the songs sung by Michael were songs
he made famous from POTO..During Michael's singing of these songs..everyone was quiet..just listening..after he was through..I heard coments such as "Beautiful"..Fantastic..Wow!!.I looked around and saw men and women in tears..Michael received a long..loud round of applause after each POTO song... I talked to quite a few people during the intermission..3 of them had seen Michael in POTO..Everyone had glowing praise for Michael and his voice..looks(AB eat your heart out) and personality..I told them about the possibility of the POTO movie being made without Michael and with Antonio(Zorro) Banderas as the Phantom..here are some of the comments...WHAT.. ANTONIO BANDERAS??..NO WAY!!..THE PHANTOM MASK BELONGS TO MICHAEL..THE MASK OF ZORRO BELONGS TO ANTONIO BANDERAS!!..MICHAEL CRAWFORD APPEALS TO ALL AGES NOT TRUE WITH ANTONIO BANDERAS!!!..MICHAEL STILL HAS THAT POWERFUL VOICE...THAT HAND/BODY GESTURES..THE EMOTION THAT BROUGHT THE POTO ALIVE IN THE AWARD WINNING STAGE PRODUCTION!!..MICHAEL CRAWFORD STILL HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE POTO A SMASH MOVIE HIT..HE DID IT ON THE STAGE AND HE CAN DO IT FOR THE MOVIE!!..AN OSCAR WINNER WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!..HOW IGNORANT ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER MUST BE TO THINK THAT THE PAYING MOVIE PUBLIC WOULD PAY TO SEE ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PHANTOM, MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!..WHENEVER POTO IS A DISCUSSION TOPIC..MICHAEL CRAWFORD'S NAME IS THE PHANTOM THAT IS MENTIONED THE MOST!!..MICHAEL CRAWFORD WAS THE ORIGINAL POTO!!....NO MICHAEL CRAWFORD..NO GO SEE THE MOVIE!!..THE PEOPLE ALL AGREED THAT THEY WOULD RUN NOT WALK TO THE VIDEO STORES TO BUY THE MOVIE POTO VIDEO WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD..THEY WOULD WATCH IT OVER AND OVER!!!..There were many other comments ..too numerous to mention here..but I think one can get just a small idea of how persons feel about Michael Crawford..The people I talked to..were from ages 16-86.. WISE UP..ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER..GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT..MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS ERIK IN THE POTO MOVIE...MICHAEL CRAWFORD WAS THE POTO...IS THE POTO..AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE POTO..STICK WITH THE SAME SCRIPT AND THE SAME POTO AS THE STAGE PRODUCTION..DON'T MESS WITH PERFECTION!!
..BY STICKING WITH THE SAME STAGE SCRIPT..THE ORIGINAL POTO..MICHAEL CRAWFORD..YOU WILL HAVE A WINNER AND WE ALL WILL HAVE A MOST TREASURED VIDEO IN OUR HOMES...FOR YEARS TO COME..AND WE WILL HAVE YOU...ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER..AND OF COURSE, MICHAEL CRAWFORD TO THANK..PLEASE LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER..PLEASE!!
Monday 02/12/2001 0:01:02am
Name: Dr. D. Capehart
E-Mail: blkadr@ipa.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I have no way of getting to New York to see the stage show. Please come as close as possible to it in the movie. Pick Michael Crawford!
Sunday 02/11/2001 8:38:23pm
Name: Bonnie
E-Mail: Motherhen4ever@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Dear Sir,

How can you put a price tag on the heart and soul that Michael
Crawford has given to Phantom? Do you realize how much he is loved and
respected by his fans? He is the man who deserves the role of Phantom, he is
the man who will bring the audiences to their knees, be it on stage, or on
film. He is the man you gave to us, please don't take him away. We have
waited so very long for him. I am sorry things changed with Sarah Brightman,
but that should have no impact on the role that belongs to Michael. Listen
to the fans, people have a right to decide who they want, please pay
attention. Why would you want to invest all that money in a flop? It will
be one, and you know it, without the true Phantom, Michael Crawford.

Thank you
Bonnie
Motherhen4ever@aol.com
Sunday 02/11/2001 1:22:22pm
Name: Clarisse
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I know I've signed here before but I like to say something. I saw Michael perform in San Francisco 2 nights ago and it was a thrilling experience! He was able to sing then and he can still sing now. Especially when he performed "Music of the Night" and "Phantom of the Opera" with Dale Kristien. Even when he wasn't wearing the mask or makeup, he was still covincing as the Phantom. It was so beautiful and sensual, I tell you. When he wasn't singing, he was telling anecdotes like the infamous Phantom boat story and auditioning for Raoul before getting cast as the title character and everybody laughed so hard. He had told these stories many times and the audience still found them very funny. To the TPTB and ALW: Are you listening to what I'm saying? Michael Crawford has been and forever will be phantastic!
Sunday 02/11/2001 1:08:54am
Name: Ichabod Martin
E-Mail: mardo853@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Wadsworth, Ohio
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Good site! Just wondering if I had completely missed the boat, because I don't remember there being a movie/musical of Phantom. Let me know if I've been living a sheltered life! Ta ta for now!
Saturday 02/10/2001 3:31:43pm
Name: toni ball
E-Mail: antoinetteball@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: canada.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I have seem the play 7 times with Colm Wilkinson,my dream was to see it with michael,but obvioustly i coudn't affort to go to London,I've been watching Michael for years on tv in some mother do have em .I love him ,and no one can imitate his voice
Saturday 02/10/2001 3:18:04pm
Name: gilbert and marlene beltran
E-Mail: gbel799399
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: fremont, ca
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I would like to know where michael crawford will be in concert in the future.
Saturday 02/10/2001 3:10:04pm
Name: Virginia McCastlain
E-Mail: Clayton @TCWorks.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Arkansas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I can't imagine anyone else who has the talent to do this justice!
Saturday 02/10/2001 3:02:47pm
Name: Alan V. George
E-Mail: algeo3914@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Temecula, CA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am not sure if a movie should be made from the stage production, but if it is to be made, it should be the best possible. Michael Crawford and, for that matter, Sarah Brightman should be pursued for the parts.
Saturday 02/10/2001 10:22:36am
Name: Debra A. Hazelwood
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Louisville, Ky
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am in love with "The Phantom of the Opera" and would love to have a home version of the musical some day- as long as Michael Crawford is cast as the Phantom. He is quite talented and does a wonderful job as the Phantom..so why deny him the motion picture role as the Phantom? I myself have exposed quite a few people to "Phantom" through the R.U.Group soundtrack and they love Mr. Crawford's voice. Unfortunately, they can't see the musical in person- so at least let them see him in the movie theater.
Friday 02/09/2001 11:17:54am
Name: Amy Wallace
E-Mail: jack.wallace@sympatico.ca
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Huntsville,Ontario. CANADA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I think that Michael Crawford should be the phantom in the video that you're going to make!!!!!
Sincerely,
AMY WALLACE
Friday 02/09/2001 10:56:55am
Name: Chris Wallace
E-Mail: jack.wallace@sympatico.ca
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Huntsville, Ontario CANADA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Micheal Crawford is the true and only phantom. I believe that with his persistent vocal range, he would for sure be able to play the role of the phantom again. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Toronto, ON. in 1993 where he signed the cassette "a touch of music in the night" and my very first Phantom ticket. I am a Phantom phan, and would enjoy to hear his inspiring voice once again. "SING, MY ANGEL"

Sincerely,

Christopher Wallace
Thursday 02/08/2001 10:24:47pm
Name: Gary Bhattacharya
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Rockville
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Just wanted to add my name to the list of people who want Michael Crawford for Phantom--and not Banderas!
Thursday 02/08/2001 8:07:15pm
Name: Martha Hutten
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Harvey Cedars, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This whole situation really burns me to the core. These Hollywood bigshots who glut themselves to satisfaction by playing God, deciding who the public will see, regardless of simple reason or the wishes of the audience--they are truly one of those annoying little things that bug us every day. The story of the Phantom means nothing to them. But it sure means alot to us. The Phantom represents us, the non-famous members of socitey, the outcasts. He is our patron saint, and only Michael Crawford can do him justice. Paying no heed to us, and giving the role to some big, over-hyped star does us a great insult that we shall not soon forget.
Thursday 02/08/2001 8:31:27am
Name: Janice Lorraine Sullivan
E-Mail: janicelorain@optusnet.com.au
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Culburra Beach, Nowra NSW, Australia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: My father held Mario Lanza as the world's greatest popular classical artist in his time, Michael is the saviour of ours!
Thursday 02/08/2001 0:13:51am
Name: Tamara Likanchuk
E-Mail: Echo-in-Shadows@webtv.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: South Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
In my opinion it would be a travesty not to honor Michael by having him portray the Phantom in the film adaptation. Michael was the original Phantom and the one who made this role famous. I believe that no other man could play this part with the sincerity or enthusiasm that Michael Crawford has to offer. Please listen to Michael's many dedciated fans and understand that what we are asking for is the right decision. Thank you for your time.
Wednesday 02/07/2001 9:24:03pm
Name: Christine Daae
E-Mail: Phantomfetish@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This is the best webpage!
Wednesday 02/07/2001 0:34:37am
Name: Barbara Hammond Solis
E-Mail: RosesofIreland@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Corpus Christi, Texas
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I always enjoyed the music of Phantom of the Opera and have been looking for a copy of the musical video of you being Phantom of the Opera. But no one seems to have it..I hope one day I can see it. I have seen Phantom of the Opera in many different ways but, It's not the same thing once I heard on tape of the taping of Phantom of the Opera music. I watched the Michael Crawford in Concert on channel 16 last year..It was great....I even bought the tape of it. If you have any idea where I can get a copy when you played Phantom of the Opera I would be really grateful...and be tickled pink.....If you cannot thanks for taking your time and reading this.
Tuesday 02/06/2001 3:08:53pm
Name: Nancy Abilee
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: RI
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I'm glad this site exists where I can vent my frustration. Otherwise, with no outlet for my anger, I'd surely go mad! So many people have fallen in love with Michael's voice, which makes him perfect for the phantom. It isn't the same with Antonio; people fall in love with his. . . something else, which doesn't fit the phantom at all! I just wish that Hollywood could get something right for a change--Michael Crawford has meant so much to me, if Hollywood could only get one thing right in all eternity, I'd still pray that this is it: Michael Crawford as the Phantom and a script that follows the original storyline as much as possible!
Tuesday 02/06/2001 11:42:12am
Name: Nancy Marcocci
E-Mail: KutieBear711@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Trenton, NJ USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: There is only one Phantom and that Phantom is Michael Crawford. NO ONE could bring more emotion, meaning or class to the part. For anyone else to be the Phantom would be unfulfilling.

I love to listen to Michael sing the Phantom songs, but I also enjoy listening to him sing love songs and other show songs. He is the best performer and has a lot of class. I hope to see him soon.
Tuesday 02/06/2001 11:22:14am
Name: Michael Versage
E-Mail: MichaelVersage@wedtv.net
Homepage Title: Michael Crawford
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Warsaw, NY 14569
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Hello. I am a big ALW musical fan. I feel that the film version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA should stay close to the stage version. They should musicial theatre or opera singers in this version not film stars who cannot sing the music properly. I think that Michael Crawford should recreate his award winning role as the phantom. If he can't do it, the only other choice should Colm Wilkinson. Sarah Brightman is the best choice for Christine, but if she can't do it, choose some broadway lyric colouratura like Rebecca Luker, Christiane Noll or even Claire Moore. The part of Raoul should go to either Michael Ball or Chuck Wagner. La Calotta should be some opera diva like Renee Flemming, Cecilia Bartoli, Kiri TeKanewa or Kathleen Battle. Mme Giry choices should be Marin Mazzie, Elaine Paige, Bernadette Peters or Audra McDonald. Piangi should be performed by some well known operatic tenor like Jose Carreras or Jose Cura. Meg Giry should be somone like Karen Ziemba or Judy Kuhn. The managers and Reyer should be picked from Victor Garber, Howard McGillen, Davis Gaines, Anthony Crivello, Peter Polycarpou or Michael Maguire. These people are musical performers and should be used. Again the script should stay close to the stage version with maybe one new song added such as THE HEART IS SLOW TO LEARN sung either by the phantom or Christine. I am a big fan of movie musicals and I have seen some film musicals hurt by poor scripts, musical changes and the poor casting choices. Use musical theatre and opera people and used the broadway script with only miner changes more suited to film than stage. The cinematography for this film musical could be amazing because it's a visual show as well as a gothic romantic-horror tale. I am a musician, music instructor/ arranger, and theatre performer. I hail from Warsaw, NY. Later....... majv
Monday 02/05/2001 8:52:17pm
Name: Susanna
E-Mail: Zoblaza@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Massachusetts
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I've been looking for a place like this…Where could I mail a letter to somewhere ALW would be able to get my anger about this whole dissapeared promise, many other sites are angry, for they have heard about other people playing Erik…
Monday 02/05/2001 8:15:00pm
Name: Lynda Rocha
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: San Jose
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael is the only choice. He embodies the passion of the Phantom...he is the Phantom.
Monday 02/05/2001 12:28:26am
Name: Diane Flogerzi
E-Mail: dflogerzi@qnet.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Palmdale, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: What Andrew Lloyd Webber, RUG and WB are not grasping it seems is this...
Just because they may perhaps make the Phantom movie without Michael Crawford this campaign is NOT going to end. (Unfortunately)

This campaign has always had two main goals in mind, one proactive and one reactive. Of course the one we have been fighting so hard for the past three years and want to see succeed is the first proactive goal. We are committed to seeing Michael Crawford cast in a film version of the stage play that stays true to the integrity of the original show.

Now, given that this does not happen in the near or far future, the second goal will then come to the forefront. I am stating here for anyone who cares to read this post that the campaign website is NOT going anywhere no matter when, how, if and with whom the movie is eventually made. There has been entirely too much hard work, dedication and love put in by too many people, thousands have made their voices heard through this huge effort, and the history is going to be here for anyone interested in the future. Additionally, if they do make this film without Michael Crawford as was promised, and it is the failure we believe it will be, this website will hold them accountable and provide a place for people to come and air just what they think and feel about the Phantom movie. We will also be promoting a boycott, but that is for me a secondary issue in the reactionary phase that I do not want to elaborate on at the moment.

Now if this sounds a bit like a Scarlett O'Hara act, including "As God as my witness," I apologize and please forgive me. After TEN years of waiting for this film, and THREE years of working my heart out along side the bevy of other dedicated and caring people who have made this effort work, I am feeling a bit put out.

Warner Bros. and RUG are really missing something here that could work to their advantage in a big way. This campaign and effort has provided a PR DREAM. They could be using this huge and unbelievable website and effort to promote this film and push a wonderful product to be proud of. What better than to say that this is what thousands upon thousands of Phantom fans asked for? And if it fails (it won't) they could blame US.

Time waits for no man, not even if he IS a Phantom. There is no doubt that Michael Crawford is not getting younger. With a mask and makeup he can still do the film. He carries the Phantom in his heart and soul, he created this character and it should be his right to make the record left to all as was PROMISED. He can still do this; I have faith in him and his tremendous talent. He is the best hope for this to be filmed with the integrity the show deserves, and is still the best financial and artistic choice for the studio and for the fans.

Let's hope they see the light before it is too late to salvage.
Monday 02/05/2001 12:26:12am
Name: Stef
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Homepage Title: Stef's Musicals Page
Homepage URL: http://members.aol.com/StefFLP145.index2.html
Where are you from?: PA, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I wonder if ALW has any inclination of the risks he's taking with this movie. Has anyone made such a fuss over the Evita movie or any other movie version of a musical before it was made? This campaign's existence after three years is proof that people have not forgotten Michael Crawford's voice nor do they wish to see it fade. It's been years since MC left Phantom and we're still clamoring for his reprise of the role in the movie. Just shows that time doesn't always forget, and obviously Michael Crawford's performance is one that is not easily forgotten.

True, we shouldn't be here three years later, but who's fault is that? The Phantom movie should have been made long before the advent of this campaign, but unfortunately it didn't happen that way. Now this campaign is here to tell ALW and WB the fans are still waiting for them to fulfill their promise of a POTO movie with Michael Crawford. Eleven years (or in my case, 6) does not make a difference. I still want a POTO movie with Michael.

Stef
Monday 02/05/2001 12:19:32am
Name: Jane fairlee
E-Mail: fairlee@epix.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hollywood seems to be afraid of musicals now (unless they're animated) and never seem to be quite sure what to do with them. Part of the problem, in my opinion, is that musical movies are rarely original and any time the audience has something to compare a movie to, that movie has to be as good as or better than the original. This is especially true of Phantom which has been seen by over 60 million people. Millions of people have heard the original cast album. They have a voice in their head; they have a show in their mind. They are going to have much higher expectations than the average movie goer.

Phantom is a known commodity which has a built in audience eager to see it. Done right it should be a blockbuster but ONLY if it lives up to expectations. Cast wrong and it will make the Avengers look like a success. There was a movie that totally missed the flair and style that made the tv series a hit and flopped accordingly. The problem with an audience that knows the material is that it is not easily fooled. People tend to get insulted when moviemakers try to pass off an inferior product. The audience knows darn well when it is being cheated.
Sunday 02/04/2001 11:14:19pm
Name: Sharon
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Where are you from?: Michigan
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the only person who can play the Phantom
Sunday 02/04/2001 7:10:24pm
Name: Elizabeth hayhurst
E-Mail: coolcollie@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Los Angeles
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is one of the most brilliant singers/actors of all time, his performance as the phantom should be preserved for future generations.
Sunday 02/04/2001 1:49:13pm
Name: Rhonda Robertson
E-Mail: Crysta Rob@aol.com
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Where are you from?: TN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It is my hope that this movie will be made with Michael bringing to life the phantom for all of us who were not fortunate enough to see him in person.

I could not enjoy the movie if it were to be played by anyone else. To me Michael IS the Phantom of the Opera!!

Thank you,
Rhonda Robertson
Sunday 02/04/2001 1:58:20am
Name: Jim David
E-Mail: pailawater@aol.com
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Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford must be cast as the Phantom. That's all I ask of you.
Saturday 02/03/2001 8:35:17pm
Name: keith crites
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Where are you from?: baltimore md
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: michael has a voice of an angel their are songs he sings that my mother and I
enjoy together
Saturday 02/03/2001 6:22:15pm
Name: Jo-Ann Carter
E-Mail: twskip_t@bellsouth.net
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Where are you from?: West Palm Beach, Florida
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I love Michael Crawford and was unable to see him in the stage production. I would love to see him in the movie.
Saturday 02/03/2001 4:39:27pm
Name: Jason Penrose
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If millions of people are willing to pay a hundred dollars each to see Crawford on stage, then obviously, millions more would be willing to pay 7 bucks to see him in movie theaters! Do the math, you money-loving movie-makers; the profit would be huge, and phantom fans would sing your praises for all eternity! What's not to like?
Saturday 02/03/2001 4:10:14pm
Name: Susan Lindquist
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Where are you from?: Patterson, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: One of the biggest regrets of my life is never having seen Michael perform as the Phantom, for by the time I was old enough to know what Broadway was, he was gone--the irony is terrible, so close yet so far away. If only he could play the Phantom in this movie, it would be a dream come true for the millions of us who have never had the pleasure of seeing Michael as the Phantom. Please make this dream come true now while Michael is still in good condition to play the part. Time is running out and he isn't getting any younger, though I think he's just as stunning as he ever was.
Saturday 02/03/2001 2:54:48pm
Name: Judy
E-Mail: youngjyxy@aol.com
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Where are you from?: San Diego
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael IS the one and ONLY Phantom!!!
Saturday 02/03/2001 1:17:41pm
Name: M.Martin
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Comments: I strongly urge Warner Bros. to cast Michael Crawford in the role as the phantom in the movie version of "Phantom of the Opera". He is the epitomy of the literary role. He has the best vocal range for the songs in the movie. The movie will not be worth seeing without Michael Crawford. He is the phantom of the Opera. Do not disappoint and insult the millions of people who have seen him on stage.
Saturday 02/03/2001 9:30:14am
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom! How can you think of anyone else?
Saturday 02/03/2001 8:27:53am
Name: Whitney Fredericks
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Where are you from?: Beaver Falls, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Only Michael Crawford can be so sexy and seductive despite the scary makeup and completely covering mask, fidora, and cape! It's definitely his voice that does it. No one else will do.
Saturday 02/03/2001 3:52:49am
Name: Michael Versage
E-Mail: MichaelVersage@webtv.net
Homepage Title: Michael Crawford
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Where are you from?: Warsaw, NY 14569
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Hello, I can't wait for the film version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. I hope that it stays true to the stage version. I also hope that Michael Crawford will recreate his multi award winning stage performance as the phantom. The only other person that should be in the running is Colm Wilkinson. The role of Christine will be harder to cast if Sarah Brightman won't do it. Perhaps some operatic or broadway lyric coloratura soprano such as Rebecca Luker or Christiane Noll. I think that either Michael Ball or Chuck Wagner should be considered for the role of Raoul. Some famous operatic diva such as Renee Fleming, Cecila Bartoli or Dame Kiri TeKanawa should be considered for La Carlotta. Also either Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie or Elaine Paige should be consider for the role of Madame Giry. And someome like Karen Ziemba for Meg Giry. I love the music in the Phantom and the stage version is just right for a film version, but stay true to the original broadway production. Staying true to the original production will please the fans and musical theatre critics. I am also a big fan of Sarah Brightman and Andrew Lloyd-Webber musicals. I am a musician, music instructor/ arranger and theatre performer from Western NY. The film version will succeed with true broadway and operatic performers, not movie stars. Later........ majv
Friday 02/02/2001 10:25:55pm
Name: Melissa Jones
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