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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
Friday 03/09/2001 10:24:32pm
Name: Patti
E-Mail: pattilou638@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: there is only one true Phantom, Michael Crawford
Friday 03/09/2001 9:31:32pm
Name: William J. Wieland
E-Mail: Billbear43@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Altoona, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I saw the Phantom in Toronto a few years ago. I was hooked on the music even before seeing the play. My wife, Daughter, and myself have purchased a number of Michael's CD's. I think he is fantastic. We had the opportunity to see Sarah Brightman in State College, PA in 2000. We hope, at some time, Michael will be in our area. Looking for a concert schedule is how I found this site. There is only one Phantom. Michael Crawford.
Friday 03/09/2001 7:16:18pm
Name: Lori Thompson
E-Mail: rose416lt@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Solvang, CA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Thanks for organizing the campaign! My daughter is inspired by Crawford's talent and intensity. She is attempting the Phantom score on the piano (at 10 1/2!).
Friday 03/09/2001 5:17:13pm
Name: Kimberly L. Ebel
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Where are you from?: NC
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: IF Phantom is moved to the big screen, I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Crawford as the Phantom!!! His outstanding performances and extensive film experience point to him as the best representative of the role. I say LET him follow in the shoes of Rex Harrison and Yul Brunner in taking his show to the screen--you won't be disapointed!!
Thursday 03/08/2001 10:46:36pm
Name: Nicholas A. Murray
E-Mail: ScarletNightRose@juno.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Born in Chile; Naturalized as U.S. Citiz
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Beautiful Web Site
Thursday 03/08/2001 7:37:57pm
Name: Elena
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Where are you from?: Constanta - Romania
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Buna ziua! I like this website and I wish for Michael Crawford to be the Phantom of the opera in this movie they make. Please choose him for his wonderful voice. Thank You!
Thursday 03/08/2001 7:15:00pm
Name: Jeff Conti
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Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Woe unto those who want to make a Phantom movie without THE Phantom! I refer, of course, to, yes, you've guessed it, Michael Crawford. When you can have the best, why bother with the rest! If this movie is made with anyone else in role, the first and last question everyone will ask is WHY? Was Michael Crawford unwilling, unavailable, deceased or diseased? NO, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the big wigs at Warner Brothers just thought they knew better than all the people who love this show. When the critics criticize it, the public ignore it and the video doesn't sell even in the cut-priced bin, it will be too late for y'all to change your minds, won't it?
Thursday 03/08/2001 7:06:45pm
Name: Paula
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Where are you from?: UK
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: So, what are you, Lord Lloyd Webber and Warner Bros. planning to do? Still going ahead with Antonio Banderas in the role? Surely not. He's not exactly big B.O. these days, neither is he a remotely popular choice. Is it possible, after all this time, that you still cannot see what is so obvious to hundreds of thousands of people - that MICHAEL CRAWFORD is all you need to make this movie a success. Do you really want to make a movie that is likely to be a disaster or perhaps you prefer to put it on the back burner again - ad infinitum. Perhaps you don't care about the movie at all anymore. Aaah, but there are millions of fans who do and they are not going to 'go home' and forget about this one. If Michael Crawford is not cast, IT WILL NEVER BE OVER! This is still just the beginning. Think about it.
Thursday 03/08/2001 6:56:12pm
Name: Alice Lui
E-Mail: aliceylui@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Hong Kong
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Thursday 03/08/2001 5:19:15pm
Name: Maggie Birge
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Where are you from?: Owensboro, KY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I read a review of the new movie "You Can Count On Me" in this morning's paper, and the following paragraph caught my eye:

"'You Can Count On Me' is the sort of magic that happens when a good writer's words, story and characters survive unsullied by box-office compromise, brought to the screen by performers who feel the roles in their marrow." (Taken from review by David Germain, AP movie writer)

Warner Bros. needs to read that part about being "unsullied by box-office compromise." Andrew Lloyd Webber needs to read about preserving the integrity of the words (and music, in this case), story and characters of his show. And both of them should think about actors "feeling the roles in their marrow." What actor ever felt a character right down to the marrow of his bones more than Michael Crawford did with the Phantom?
Thursday 03/08/2001 8:55:07am
Name: Jane fairlee
E-Mail: fairlee@epix.net
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Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Found this in an article in Daily Variety on the memorial for Jason Robards.

Robards was disappointed when Lee Marvin was picked to star in the film adaptation of The Iceman Cometh and he was unable to reprise his great stage success as Hickey from Jose Quintero's legendary off-broadway production.
The reviews for the film were not good: many referred to Robard's far superior performance on-stage which worked to further his career on both coasts. Gelb remembered "Friends called to tell Jason 'Those were the best notices you've ever had'"

I suspect the same thing happened with Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball and anyone else who made a movie version of a show that had become famous in another medium with an actor who made an indelible impression on the role. Comparisons are inevitable and rarely favorable to the person making the movie. The truth is the public would rather see the original performer than some Hollywood imitation. Audiences don't like to be short changed and they resent being condescended to. Reviewers and audiences alike recognize the difference and that just creates a bigger problem for the studio.
Thursday 03/08/2001 1:58:22am
Name: Alfred
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Pleasantville, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This controversy is driving me batty. Michael Crawford is the only one who makes my spirit soar!
Wednesday 03/07/2001 4:47:01pm
Name: David
E-Mail: singluvsongs@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Lodi, New Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Give the Man the role. He embodies, presents, dramatically plays, and IS the Phantom of The Opera.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday 03/07/2001 10:56:50am
Name: Cora Prins
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Manahawkin, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the best!
Wednesday 03/07/2001 10:31:56am
Name: Linda Eagledancer
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Las Vegas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I was talking to a friend of mine who was working at the MGM Grand when Michael was doing EFX and she told me a wonderful story of Michael's kindness.
It seems there was a little boy who went to see EFX the night before having rather serious cancer surgery. He wanted to see the show and became so enchanted with Michael that he asked his mom if he could meet Michael. Against all odds, his mom told the maitre de the story and he somehow was able to get a few minutes back stage with Michael for the boy. Of all that was said, my friend didn't know, but the mom told her that Michael asked the boy if he believed that he would get better, to which the boy said "I guess so." Well, Michael told the boy of all the wonderful things in life that could happen if he believed. The boy had his surgery, and while in the hospital, either Michael or one of his aids, called and inquired on a regular basis about the young lad. That is the kind of genuine kindness that Michael has and what makes him the STAR that he is. And that's something no public relations firm or big shot studio can beat. HE IS THE PHANTOM!!!!
Tuesday 03/06/2001 10:41:53pm
Name: Patricia Barahona
E-Mail: Pbarahona@aol
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Huntington Beach,California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is the Phantom.I saw him twice in L.A.It was truly a magical experience.I have all his records.Please cast him as the Phantom.He alone can make the song take flight!.
Tuesday 03/06/2001 8:56:23pm
Name: Jennifer
E-Mail: dequebec@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: An equally important issue is the assignment of Christine. Oh...cant you just see them messing up: "Britany Spears in POTO" Blech. Please choose Dale Kristien!!!
Tuesday 03/06/2001 1:54:34pm
Name: Sarah
E-Mail: Broadway07
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: North Carolina
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I know I already signed this, but I'm going to again just because I feel like I should do this for Michael. I'm thirteen years old, and I've seen The Phantom twice, but neither time with Michael Crawford. I have the CD of Michael, however, and I just want to see him singing Music of the Night and all the other songs. When I first saw this web page, I thought it was just telling about a movie being made with MC starring, and i was SO HAPPY!!! I could finally see my favorite singer ON VIDEO!! Then, as I read more, I realized not only was WB thinking not to cast Michael, but they might cast....Antonio Banderas? I don't know exactly who he is but let me ask you this: for a French man who sings like an angel, should an "okay" singer with a Mexican accent or a man with the perfect sounding accent and truly a voice like an angel be cast? Andrew Lloyd Webber and Warner Brothers, I have been a faithful fan of yours, but if you cast some fake Phantom instead of Michael, so be it. It shall be war upon you both!!
Tuesday 03/06/2001 1:23:59pm
Name: Sarah
E-Mail: Broadway07@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: North Carolina
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I first saw the Phantom of the opera when I was twelve. Now I'm thirteen, and have seen it twice. My greatest wish is to see Michael Crawford perform it, as he sings it so great on my CD. I want to hear the man behind the voice. Please let my wish come true!
Tuesday 03/06/2001 12:59:33am
Name: lucia
E-Mail: glamourcat@libero.it
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: venezia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is the phantom
Tuesday 03/06/2001 12:31:03am
Name: Linda Murgittroyd
E-Mail: LMurgs@AOL.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: What an incredible waste of time and money to star anyone other than Michael Crawford in the movie. I recently saw Phantom on Broadway. I enjoyed it tremendously, but was sorry I had never seen it with Crawford in it since that was the CD I had heard for so many years. Quite a few people sitting near me had seen Phantom when he starred in it and commented that he alone was truly THE PHANTOM!
Tuesday 03/06/2001 3:47:34am
Name: Richard Rosas
E-Mail: Pothole_saxman@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: San Antonio, Tx
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom. There is no getting around it. It would be a tragety if someone else was cast in the motion picture. No one else could come close.
Tuesday 03/06/2001 0:03:46am
Name: Gloria Torres
E-Mail: glorigirl@juno.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Higley, Arizona
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Theres one thing I have to say and that is I wish him luck on the campagn. Have you ever seen a falling star? I havn't. :( That reminds me of the song: "When you wish apon a star". I have a wish and that wish is to have the oportunity to me Michael Crawford. So maybe some day I will. And also they say never quit when you start something or not. I will never quit, NEVER. He's also my favorite singer and always will be. I have always collected his CD's and getting more! I don't get allowence, I earn it. I'm a true fan of Michael Crawford and always will be. Also I'm voting for Michael Crawford. So go out and vote for Michael Crawford all the way! I hope my wish comes true. Signing off for now. Gloria Torres (glorigirl)
Monday 03/05/2001 11:26:50pm
Name: Trudie
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Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Warners, 58 million fans are eagerly awaiting this movie. Why create an unnecessary marketing disaster and vitriolic backlash by not casting the one and only Phantom - Michael Crawford? Who do you think will be your paying customer - someone who doesn't have a clue about the Phantom of the Opera? Beware of the POTO fans who haven't heard that the music, the storyline and casting are being drastically changed and hear about it after the movie has been made. Or worse yet, those who show up at the movie theatre expecting to see and hear 'The Phantom' they've heard forever on the OCR and don't hear and see Crawford. Even media critics and industry insiders see the firestorm brewing. Wouldn't it be wiser to have all of these groups working with you rather than against you?
Monday 03/05/2001 2:22:49pm
Name: Cky
E-Mail: Ckybar18@aol.com
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I just wanted to put my comments onto this wonderful page. I was inspired by the musical "Phantom of the Opera" to learn how to and play all musical productions of the play. I got the opportunity to see the production in November of 1996, that was my (my freshman year of high school). I was sorry to say that I didnt see Michal play the role as phantom but could only imagine how he would play the part. The play was outstanding. I cried at the end. "The Phantom of the Opera" is the best broadway musical production that I have ever seen. I just wanted to send my opinion to this wonderful web page about this masterpeice.
Monday 03/05/2001 12:54:07am
Name: Leslie Ondrey
E-Mail: crashintoleslie@fm.davematthewsband.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Cleveland, OH
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I had the distinct honor of being in attendance at Michael's concert at the Gund Arena about one year ago. The experience I had was truly amazing. During the part of the program when Dale Christian joined him on stage for "The Phantom of the Opera" I saw the most breathtaking transformation take place. It seemed as though Michael Crawford disappeared from the stage and The Phantom, himself, took over Michael's body. Michael did't have to wear the mask for me to believe that the Phantom was singing. I can honestly say that if anyone other than Michael is cast in the role of the Phantom for the movie, then I will never let my eyes view such an atrocity. I feel that a terrible injustice would be done to Phantom fans, the movie, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. If I were ALW, I would want the best actors to compliment my masterpiece ans the best actor for the Phantom's role is Michael!
Monday 03/05/2001 0:36:51am
Name: Irene Amezquita
E-Mail: depechemodefan1988@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Las Vegas, NV
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I saw Michael's last performance of the Phantom at the Alhmensen Theatre in Los Angeles in 1991. It was the greatest thing I had ever seen. I was dissapointed to find out they were gonna close the show. Hopefully he can do the movie or the show can open up again...
Sunday 03/04/2001 9:15:55pm
Name: Michael F. Glanders
E-Mail: mfg42@hostpro.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Jerome, Idaho, United States of America
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: You can't possibly do better than the original. Michael was, is, and will always be THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. May the music of the night be with us all, forever.
Sunday 03/04/2001 4:04:58pm
Name: Teri
E-Mail: terimwal@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Vista, CA
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: I don't see how this can even be a question. Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. Having seen the show both with and without Michael, I can say that with MC on stage, the show's flaws seem to disappear. Without him, it sometimes seems like mere melodrama. I would not see the film without MC in the lead.
Sunday 03/04/2001 3:43:10am
Name: nick stubbs
E-Mail: nicksnice28@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: united states
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: michael crawford is the only choice for the phantom in the upcoming movie the phantom of the opera and antonio banderas sucks cause he cant even speak english
Saturday 03/03/2001 6:47:06pm
Name: Mary Darby
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Henderson, Nevada
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Saturday 03/03/2001 3:26:48pm
Name: Linnéa
E-Mail: nopsox@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Sweden
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Is The Phantom.
Friday 03/02/2001 10:41:28pm
Name: Crissia
E-Mail: larryandcrissia@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Iowa
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Michael Crawford is the greatest phantom of all time. It would really be a shame to waste the role on actors like Travolta or Banderas.
Friday 03/02/2001 10:04:42pm
Name: Lucy McCormick
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Huntersville,NC
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: When Crawford fans petition, the result is tremendous; if Crawford fans should riot, the result will not be pretty! There has been plenty of fair warning, I suggest to Webber and Warner Bros. that it be heeded.
Friday 03/02/2001 9:56:33pm
Name: Andy McCormick
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Huntersville, NC
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Michael Crawford isn't the Phantom in this movie, it will be the end of the world!
Friday 03/02/2001 7:36:42pm
Name: Marcy Owen
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Syracuse, NY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Michael Crawford doesn't get this part, I will become a very bitter and hate-filled recluse and I will completely withdraw myself from the entire world, doing nothing but reading books all day and working as a telephone solicitor to earn a very lonely living. I won't do it intentionally, but I know it will happen, so please let him have the part, I'm only 20 and I have my whole life ahead of me!
Friday 03/02/2001 7:26:02pm
Name: Shelley Johnson
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Plymouth, England
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: It would appear that Mr. Webber has misjudged the public's feelings on this issue, and an issue it is! Why on earth do the powers that be in movie production insist on trying to make an already winning formula "better" by replacing one of the main constituents? A classic case of this is trying to re-make the series "Prime Suspect" using a different actress when Helen Mirren was still available!! The re-made "Cracker" was also a miserable failure in England. Who could replace Robbie Coltrane? Anyway, good luck with the campaign and let's hope that Webber sees sense and gives the people what they want!! Michael Crawford IS the Phantom of the Opera!
Friday 03/02/2001 12:00:45am
Name: Christopher Wallace
E-Mail: jack.wallace@sympatico.ca
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Canada
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford is the power which made the Phantom so strong. he has
the voice of the Angel. He is the only true Opera Ghost!!!!
Michael Crawford obviously has won the hearts of many many people, and I
being one need to say that Michael Crawford's past role as the phantom,
along with the ability to put the hairs up on my back when he sings (I'm
sure many feel the same way), should earn him the title once again as

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!

Sincerely,

Christopher Wallace
Friday 03/02/2001 11:02:40am
Name: Hannah Hostetler
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Powell, OH
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the dreamiest! The walls of my dorm room are covered with pictures of him! Everyone calls it the Phantom room!
Friday 03/02/2001 4:43:31am
Name: Jaime Dawn Crawford
E-Mail: jaime@picknowl.com.au OR:- rowlfdog@ihug.com.au
Homepage Title: ----------------------------------------
Homepage URL: http://--------------------------------------------
Where are you from?: australia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hello there.
Please bring out "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" on video, WITH Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD in the lead role as "THE PHANTOM".
IF this production is brought out on video with somebody other than MR. MICHAEL CRAWFORD, you will be "lucky" to sell, say, one video per year, whereas with MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS "THE PHANTOM" on video, it will be sooooooooo popular that you will have a heck of a time trying to keep up with the sales of it. Every single factory will DEFINITELY HAVE TO WORK OVERTIME TO TRY TO KEEP UP / CATCH UP WITH THE DEMAND FOR THE "CRAWFORD PRODUCTION".
WITH MICHAEL CRAWFORD as "THE PHANTOM", you will certainly have a winner. Cast "THE PHANTOM" MICHAEL CRAWFORD in your video production of "THE PHANTOM",and the video won't even get a chance to touch the shelves in the video stores.
In other words, IF you DO want "THE PHANTOM" to be a success on video (I'm sure you do), then Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO.
PS:---THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING THAT Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD CAN'T DO.
HE IS ABSOLUTELY CAPABLE OF PLAYING ANY PART.
After all, look at his "work history"; that speaks for itself. (I mean, what HASN'T he done?)
If I was a theatre employer looking for an actor to play a part, I would most certainly choose Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD. Do what I would do;---
DEFINITELY CAST Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD IN "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" AS "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA".
You would certainly be oh-so-glad that you did (and so will the whole world).
We will love yuz for ever.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Jaime D. Crawford.
jaime@picknowl.com.au
Thursday 03/01/2001 11:09:28pm
Name: Catherine
E-Mail: cath_lian@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: -
Homepage URL: http://-
Where are you from?: Malaysia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I love Phantom Of The Opera
Thursday 03/01/2001 9:11:34pm
Name: Kim Yoko
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Berthoud, CO
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael blesses my Christmasses every year with "O Holy Night," he restores my faith with "On Eagles Wings," and he stole my heart away with "Music of the Night," I hope and pray he gets this part.
Thursday 03/01/2001 8:28:02pm
Name: William Parisi
E-Mail: bill@parisiconsulting.com
Homepage Title: Parisi Consulting
Homepage URL: http://www.parisiconsulting.com
Where are you from?: Youngstown, OH
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I would also like to see a movie made with Michael Crawford as the Phantom.
Thursday 03/01/2001 8:25:29pm
Name: Pat Seneff
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Fair Oaks, IN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I will fight for Michael Crawford with a vengeance! I owe him at least that much, for without his music I'd surely have gone mad a long time ago!
Thursday 03/01/2001 8:13:21pm
Name: Allison Klie
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Pequot Lakes, MN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I thought about giving up listening to Michael Crawford for Lent, but in the end I decided I just wouldn't be able to do it, so I'm giving up chocolate instead--and I love chocolate! Just goes to show how much I love Michael Crawford. I can eat other things besides chocolate, but there is no replacing him, not now, not ever, and not in this movie! Michael Crawford, thank you so very much, I wouldn't be able to get through mid-term exams without the soothing and refreshing sound of your beautiful music!
Thursday 03/01/2001 7:42:40pm
Name: Camille Hulsmann
E-Mail: camilleh@att.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Holly Hill, Florida
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: No one, but no one but Michael Crawford can do it.
Thursday 03/01/2001 7:38:19pm
Name: Linda-Jane O'Connor
E-Mail: musician77@one.net.au
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Melbourne, Australia
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
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Thursday 03/01/2001 3:35:46pm
Name: Connie Smith
E-Mail: csmith@esc14.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Texas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The only "True" Phantom is Michael Crawford! There is no one who will ever be able to express the character like Mr. Crawford does. His fans will only accept Michael Crawford in the movie role.
Wednesday 02/28/2001 11:05:16pm
Name: Sherry Saylor
E-Mail: Sherry7358@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Garland, TX
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I have listened to the CD a gazillion times and seen the musical 3 times at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
While those men were good they did not touch the heart that Michael Crawford put in to his performance!!! I cry every time I listen to the CD.
Wednesday 02/28/2001 7:59:09pm
Name: Kirsten Davis
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Amarillo, TX
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I'm just going to say that I cannot imagine seeing anyone portray the Phantom the way Michael Crawford always has. Even now, he still shows the same unsurpassed emotion through both his voice, and his character. There could never be a singer or actor that could match or even come close to his ability to make his audience believe that he REALLY IS the Phantom. Why wouldn't he be the ONLY choice for the movie?? It wouldn't be the same without him, and I, as well as everyone else I know, wouldn't waste my time or money on a poor imitiation of the real thing!!
Tuesday 02/27/2001 9:57:00pm
Name: Lynn Tetmeyer
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If it wasn't for Michael, no one would know or care about The Phantom of the Opera. It goes without saying that he is necessary for the success of the movie.
Tuesday 02/27/2001 5:51:58pm
Name: Bristol
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Connecticut
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I, too, believe there is no one other than Michael Crawford to play the title role in the musical version of the Phantom movie. I first heard "Music of the Night" during an ice skating performance on TV more than 10 years ago. I had no idea what it was or who was singing. But THAT voice and THAT song immediately reached a part of me. I have since come to greatly admire this man who touched me so deeply. If it hadn't been for Michael's performance in London, New York, and Los Angeles, the stage production would probably not have survived nearly as long as it has. It certainly would not have the same flavor or the same following. The critics were not "thrilled" with the show, but they practically fell all over themselves with praise for Michael's performance. Andrew Lloyd Webber, himself, commented on how sad it was that the original stars from so many of the great musicals of the past had been replaced when the movie versions were made. Was that just an idle comment he didn't really believe in? Here is his perfect opportunity not to screw up this movie, and it seems he would rather bow to Warner Bros' idea of a box-office draw. (Frankly, I'd go see Michael stand on a box and not say a word for two hours before I'd spend money to see Antonio Banderas, but...) Why not make a movie that would preserve one of musical theater's most moving performances for generations to come? Cast Michael Crawford as Erik, and that will happen. It should be clear to Warner Bros by now what the overwhelming majority of fans want, and that we want them to stop dragging their feet on this project, as well.
Tuesday 02/27/2001 3:24:58am
Name: Mr. Bean
E-Mail: phantoms_mask_and_rose@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: UK Wales
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: I've been a long time fan of ALW's productions and believe Michael Crawford to be an exceptional performer and the only logical choice for the part of the phantom in the upcoming movie production. I say go with the original london stage performers. Only the best will do.
Tuesday 02/27/2001 3:03:06am
Name: Audrey
E-Mail: Moondog4@Texas.net
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Where are you from?: Down Texas way
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This is to WB...

If you do go cast Banderas and let him sing Phantom you had better warn the theatre owners that not only will their box office take be very low but also candy sales will be way down among the unsuspecting few who do go to see it. Why?
Because they will have free candy...
As soom as AB trys to sing Phantom, within moments, the theatre will be full of "Snickers".

Do the right thing.
Cast Michael Crawford!
Audrey Meyers
Austin Texas
Monday 02/26/2001 9:06:01pm
Name: Michael Young
E-Mail: mdyoung14@juno.com
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Where are you from?: Vacaville, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am now playing Cornileus Hackle in Hello Dolly which I know was one of Michael Crawford's earlier roles. His rise to become such an incredible Phantom has really inspired me. I hope to be as great as him someday.
Monday 02/26/2001 2:47:13pm
Name: Matthew Keller
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Where are you from?: Glen Ellyn, IL
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Banderas may be a good actor (in roles of a certain type), but he can never be the legendary Phantom that Crawford is. Why cast a novice instead of the legend?
Monday 02/26/2001 2:44:16pm
Name: Laura Keller