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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
Wednesday 04/18/2001 8:23:12am
Name: Troy TNT Hillebrecht
E-Mail: troytnt@hereintown.net
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Now let me see if I can sort this out for people.Andrew gets an idea for a musical romance comes up with Phantom and casts Crawford and Crawford wins several awards including a tony for best actor.Then after Crawford is assured the movie he turns around and says that Banderas is a better man for the job.They did the same thing when Lucille Ball took over from Angela Lansbury for a film version of Mame.Cant you learn a lesson Webber? Jeeves, Aspects of Love and Whistle down the Wind all bombed for you and you think Phantom won't do the same without Crawford ? Stop stabbing us as well as Crawford in the back and give us what we want.We are the ones responsible for your success and pay to see your shows.if you can afford bombs in the past you can afford this one regardless of which person plays Phantom but you will bomb more with of course Banderas.
Wednesday 04/18/2001 8:15:20am
Name: Jane fairlee
E-Mail: fairlee@epix.net
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Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I was reading about ALW winning the Critics Award for Beautiful Game last Feb. and found this fascinating paragraph.

There was, however, a sting in the tail. For while the press were won over by the story of love across the Ulster barricades - penned with Ben Elton - the public who have flocked to his musicals down the years turned on him. Only 3% in a poll of 6,500 West End theatregoers thought the musical worthy of the award..., The Beautiful Game finished last in the poll.

Andrew is used to being savaged by the critics. I wonder how he likes the fans turning on him. He better get used to it. The fans and the critics will both tear him apart on the Phantom movie if he goes ahead and does it with Banderas. There is virtually NO support for Banderas on any of the PHantom sites. People are appalled at the mere thought that of him in the role. For Andrew to show such contempt for the fans who poured billions of dollars into his coffers is reprehensible. For him to expect them to support his movie is foolish.
Wednesday 04/18/2001 8:11:35am
Name: Laura
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Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am grateful to this site for keeping me updated on the news concerning the movie version of POTO. However, I must say I am greatly dishearted to learn that Warner Brothers and ALW and AB have decided to turn a deaf ear to the millions of fans who have tried with all of their might to keep the integrity of this show alive by having the Phantom played by the man who created the role, Michael Crawford. The only thing I can imagine is that they are going to do a very different version of the film, steering away from the beauty of the play, so that people will continue go to see the play. Maybe it's a bizarre marketing technique? Who can say?
Wednesday 04/18/2001 0:23:07am
Name: Idiosylph
E-Mail: idiosylph@jellicleexpress.zzn.com
Homepage Title: Idiosylph's Domicile for Jellicle CATS
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/idiosylph
Where are you from?: Boone, NC
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Comments: Go for it. All the way. There is no way that anyone could play Erik better than Michael Crawford.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 9:18:44pm
Name: Katie
E-Mail: AnotherBassist@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Arkansas
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I do agree that Michael Crawford should play the role of the Phantom in the movie version. I think a big Hollywood name would just screw it up. The origional is always better. If they can't get Michael Crawford for any reason, they should at least hire someone who already knows the role of the Phantom.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 7:22:51pm
Name: Amy Nixon
E-Mail: the8terluv@excite.com
Homepage Title: My Homepage
Homepage URL: http://www.goosehead.com/goosevillage/GooseSports/the8treluv/Amy's_Homepage.htm
Where are you from?: Redondo Beach, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I'm really worried about the really useful music company and their films. After the massacur that was Jesus Christ Superstar's film...one can shudder to think of what they could do to POTO. I love Michael and do not want the next generation of theatre patrons to watch the Phatal Philm and kill their passion...
I support this campaign 1001%!!!
Tuesday 04/17/2001 6:22:38pm
Name: Larry Lesniewicz
E-Mail: ll6100@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Chesapeake, Virginia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am sitting here listening to the music as I write this and the Phantom without Michael would be like a day without sunshine.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 3:11:36pm
Name: Clarisse
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: With all the recent news stating that Antonio Banderas will be cast as the Phantom, it may seem the fight to cast Michael Crawford is over. Not yet. For the last 3 or so years, AB keeps saying he has been cast in the role but nothing's official yet. I don't know about those who say we cannot do anything about it. For those who think we should give up on this, let me tell them something: we can still do something and we have in the past. We made our voices heard in the Variety ads, newspapers, radio, and TV. If you look in the 5000+ guestbook entries on this site, everyone still wants MC as the Phantom and will refuse to see the movie if AB is cast. While TPTB and ALW haven't said anything yet really, we still have accomplished in something.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 2:32:28pm
Name: Pam Edwards
E-Mail: mawedwards@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Penn.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I thouroughly enjoy the Phantom of the Opera sound tract. I have been to see the Opera twice in Toronto Canada. I have heard two men try to be as good as Michael Crawford. (they did very well but can not compare) I truly hope one day to see Michael Craford himself perform the part we all enjoy so well.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 2:35:48am
Name: Colt
E-Mail: colt1@midwest.net
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It should be a given who will play the Phantom in the movie version. Because of Michael Crawford the Phantom of the Opera has gained its popularity. It will be compared to the original version by all of the Operas followers. Please continue the fans desire to have Michael Crawford cast in this part. Thank you.
Tuesday 04/17/2001 0:49:30am
Name: Marilyn Wink
E-Mail: marilyn.wink@gartner.com
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Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: When I listen to Michael sing, I feel like I am right there with him. He has such a marvelous voice and he is so gifted. I would love to see him in concert one of these days. I saw Phanton of the Opera, when it was in Philadelphia, several years ago. No one else but Michael Crawford should star in the film version of the Phanton of the Opera. He was fabilious on stage and the movie honor should go to him. He earned this part. I cannot see anyone playing the Phanton, except for Michael. It's my favorite shows of all time. The songs Music of the Night, is so beautiful. He inspires me and his music makes me feel things that I never thought possible. I have the CD from Phanton and I constantly play it. Thank you Michael!
Monday 04/16/2001 11:36:58pm
Name: Karen Seed
E-Mail: bigmama_55@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: NYC
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Don't rewrite what was already perfect
Monday 04/16/2001 11:05:50pm
Name: Cassie
E-Mail: cyberangel240@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: www.expage.com/angelcass
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Massachusetts
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am 15, and have loved the Phantom for a long time. I recently borrowed the soundtrack from a friend and heard Micheal's voice. He WAS the Phantom. I've been trying to find the musical for a couple of weeks now, and have found two different copies of the non-musical, and one musical, but with songs I've never heard.I watched it, and not one of the orinional songs was on there. It was directed by Abe Hirschfield, made in 1991, and it was filmed live on stage. Please contact me if you can locate a copy with the origional Webber music.
Monday 04/16/2001 10:54:38pm
Name: Dermot Herlihy
E-Mail: dermot_ie@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/dermot_ie
Where are you from?: Switzerland
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Comments: Don't let it happen, or else " a disaster beyond your imagination will occur".
Monday 04/16/2001 9:15:05pm
Name: Hannah Anderson
E-Mail: hannah_freya@yahoo.com.au
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Australia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: God, how can anyone even entertain the idea of anyone other than Michael Crawford being the phantom??
It just can't be! I'm so sad I feel like crying. Michael Crawford's voice and.....his everything, just his very presence, portrays everything that the Phantom is. I honestly ask you, can anyone else sing THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT...... I DON'T THINK SO!
I would love to join the campaign, only i don't know how to, is it still open for membership??
also I heard that Sir Andrew L Webber CONFIRMED that Banderas (eeewww) was officially signed up for the role as the phantom. PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS NOT SO!!!
Monday 04/16/2001 7:51:45pm
Name: Kara Christie
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Where are you from?: Hamden, CT
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Comments: The role of the Phantom belongs to Michael Crawford, just as The King of Siam belonged to Brynner and Prof. Higgins to Harrison. When Crawford left the role on Broadway, fans camped out on the sidewalk to obtain tickets for his last performances. No one else has that haunting voice that is associated with the Phantom. I have had people who listened to the CDs over and over before actually seeing the musical tell me how disappointed they were in not seeing Crawford because "it just wasn't the same." This type of comment has been made by many, many people of vastly differing ages. Anyone who would consider casting another actor, however talented or "charismatic", in this role is underestimating tremendously the impact made by Michael Crawford.
Monday 04/16/2001 4:40:46pm
Name: Dawn Wallace
E-Mail: sassylady_0599@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: illinois
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: To cast anyone but Michael Crawford in the movie would be a sin!!!!!
Monday 04/16/2001 3:51:58pm
Name: eva
E-Mail: ladygodspeed@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: When pretty boy sex symbols can buy lead roles which they have no business playing, when actors can play characters whom they could never identify with, when a good story is made into a joke to be taken seriously only by hormone-driven teenyboppers, when the quality of music is sacrificed to give a rich guy the delusion that he's doing a good job, when acting skills, musical talent, and common sense are scattered to the winds in the name of Greed, when all this is done by someone as respected as Lord Webber--then there can be no doubt that, indeed, THEATER IS DEAD! The "mirror held up to nature" has been shattered; the "final campfire" has been smothered to ashes so that the rich can indulge themselves and the greedy can get greeder.

Banderas is allowed to buy himself his own Land of Make-Believe as long as Mr. Popular-Music-Theater can get his hands on the cold, hard cash. And what can anyone say about it? He can do whatever selfish thing he likes with his own money. The downfall of theater, the injustice to Mr. Crawford, the injury to all those who still believe in quality, the destruction of Leroux's inspiring story make no difference to one this full of himself. All this can go to hell for all he cares, as long as he can play "Let's Pretend" up there on the silver screen.

Mr. Crawford-- in a just world, you would be the only Phantom now and evermore. I'd be ecstatic to see you perform in NJ someday. May your charities bring you eternal rewards, though at present others are indulging themselves at your expense. God bless you and your charitable works, Godspeed thee well!
Monday 04/16/2001 8:43:54am
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: Warner Bros. in 1990 planned to bring POTO to the screen with the original stars and a script that closely followed the stage show. The Phantom frenzy that was still going on at that time was incredible. I think if they had made that movie then it would have easily outgrossed The Sound of Music. Unfortunately Andrew and Sarah split and the movie was put on hold. I don't sense the same enthusiasm any more among the fans or the people who love musicals primarily because they no longer trust WB to do a good job with the film. The talk of first John Travolta and then Antonio Banderas sent a clear message to the Phantom fans that the studio wasn't interested or didn't understand what made the show so beloved by the fans.

Warner Bros always had a reputation as a studio that liked to use "Name stars", supposedly partly as a form of insurance. If the movie failed they could always go to the stockholders and say "Well, we got the biggest stars etc. We did what we could to make it a hit". That's an argument they can't use with Banderas. First of all he's not that big a draw. He barely gets mentioned in the reviews of Spy Kids and other than that and Zorro which Catherine Zeta Jones walked off with he hasn't had that many hits. Most of his movies don't make money.

Secondly,If this movie flops the blame is going to fall heavily on the casting decisions that were made by WB. Warner Bros. is going to have to explain to investors how they took a show that had been seen by over 58 million people and which had outgrossed Titanic and turned it into a flop. They are going to have to explain why they allowed the script changes that apparently are changing the show's very focus. Questions are going to be asked about the wisdom of drastically changing an enormously successful piece of work from what they bought and were prepared to film back in 1990.

Questions will also be asked as to the wisdom of antagonizing the millions of fans of the show and ignoring the very vocal protests of those who love the show the most and know it the best. Why aren't they paying any attention to the people who have seen the show multiple times with a variety of actors and know that the show depends on the phantom actor's ability alone.

The reviewers are going to use Crawford's performance as the standard. None of the executives can act surprised if that happens. None of them can claim they didn't know that the fans were unhappy. They may or may not see the mail but they can't claim they didn't see the ads and some of the press. And if they should try to use the excuse that they didn't know than they are admitting incompetence.

Hollywood seems to be afraid of musicals perhaps because they don't understand the target audience. With POTO they have a proven commodity with a huge potential audience that is telling them exactly what they want. Instead of being grateful for the input; instead of being happy that they have a huge fan base which would love to be enthusiastically awaiting a great movie Warner Bros. is telling the fans to take a hike. Whatever happened to the customer is always right. Why pass up the PR opportunity any studio would kill for? Why not give the fans what they want and create good buzz instead of antagonizing them and courting bad buzz. If they make this movie with Banderas and it flops these questions ARE going to be asked. The press is going to have a field day and no one at WB is going to come out of this looking good.
Sunday 04/15/2001 8:45:57pm
Name: Chris Vicari
E-Mail: colt1@midwest.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Southern Illinois
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Sunday 04/15/2001 7:41:14pm
Name: Sharon Koperek
E-Mail: bobbylouism@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Massachusetts
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Didn't you learn your lesson with Evita??
Michael Crawford is the best for the
movie role of the Phantom. Antonio
Banderas should stick to Zorro.
Sunday 04/15/2001 5:30:27pm
Name: michael l clark
E-Mail: mclark1@triad.rr.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: nc
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Casting anyone other than Michael Crawford is a terrible mistake that will leave you with a product you will lose millions on, or you can cast Michael Crawford and make tens of millions, doesnt seem to be much of a decesion to me, if your a businessman !!! Its Michael Crawford or nothing for my wife and i !!!
Sunday 04/15/2001 5:22:12pm
Name: Linz
E-Mail: LAFhype788@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: id prefer not to say
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: HEy....unm i was jsut wondering if u could write me back and tell me if there is a phantom of the opera movie or not..thanx
Saturday 04/14/2001 9:14:25pm
Name: Richard L. Derringer
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Where are you from?: Huntington, CT
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have been waiting for this movie since its original Broadway run. There is no other choice for the role than Michael Crawford. Don't overthink this thing!
Saturday 04/14/2001 5:35:08pm
Name: Suzanne Thorpe
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Victorville, Ca
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I just found about your webpage. Count me in the fight. Completely fried over the events. will be writing to my local paper and telling everybody I know about you.
MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

Angry as hell,
Suzanne
Saturday 04/14/2001 12:45:42am
Name: Steven R. Kruse
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Where are you from?: Chicago
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Saturday 04/14/2001 7:37:10am
Name: Henri BAUDOIN
E-Mail: henbau@free.fr
Homepage Title: P@ssionnement
Homepage URL: http://passionnement.free.fr
Where are you from?: FRANCE
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the only one possible phantom for this movie!
Saturday 04/14/2001 4:54:56am
Name: Rose
E-Mail: deadmonarchs@aol.com
Homepage Title: Paper Faces
Homepage URL: http://uk.geocities.com/scottdaviesuk
Where are you from?: Gloucestershire, England
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: I am so shocked, this morning on Channel 5 news there was an interview with Antonio (about Spy Kids) and stated he was to play the Phantom. Is it truly decided? I have been monitoring the campagine, and have ready every article and watched every video on the site now. You were right in ur 3am radio interview, no one knows about it over here! My best friend and I are ready to await orders!! We are telling everyone we know about it. Keep up the excellent dedicated work...and pray the Music of the Night is not over!
Saturday 04/14/2001 3:54:56am
Name: Gina
E-Mail: Spidermom3@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: LA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: With the latest information of Webber calling Banderas telling him "We got the script!" and Banderas saying "....if Travolta got the part I would just shrug my shoulders and wait for the next project..." I wish that Webber could see that this movie means nothing to Banderas. And even though my family and I are avid theater fans......if Webber truly puts anyone besides Crawford into that role in the movie he will not only lose people to come see the movie...BUT he will lose patrons of any play he produces from now on! We love his work, but hate his stupidity!
Saturday 04/14/2001 0:44:59am
Name: Jordan Wu
E-Mail: jordanbcwu@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Taiwan
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: No doubt Michael Crawford is the best. And we want the film now!
Saturday 04/14/2001 0:35:40am
Name: Marek Lewanda
E-Mail: salieri@beethoven.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Connecticut
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Mr. Crawford is The Phantom.
Friday 04/13/2001 9:02:02pm
Name: Cynthia Dobson
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Carlisle, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Perhaps this site could start an online support group if Michael Crawford doesn't get his rightful role; I know I'm going to need one if that happens!
Friday 04/13/2001 7:48:50pm
Name: Gecko
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: My friend Je'Taime asks "Doesn't Lloyd Webber have any pride in his work!?! Doesn't he care about his fans (Power must of corrupted him he totally sold out, it's like an artist taking an axe to his/her masterpiece)
If anyone was to support a Phantom it would be the original fan base of the musical. You think people would not want to see a mutilated version, you think they would want to see the original, with all the songs they [the fans] fell in love with. It's sad Lloyd Webber totally sold out!! I mean come on Antonio Banderas . . . he doesn't fit the part. I'm truly disapointed in Lloyd Webber for allowing this happen, Warner Bros. for thinking with their oversized pocketbooks, and Antonio Banderas for thinking he could even take on the part.
I know this is hollywood and people have to eat , but . . . AAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"
Friday 04/13/2001 7:23:17pm
Name: S.L...
E-Mail: one_cool_theatre_cat@hotmail.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: F*** Antonio B
Friday 04/13/2001 3:34:49pm
Name: MaryEllen Lempa
E-Mail: maryellen_lempa@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Illlinois
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford was, is, and always will be the Phantom.
Friday 04/13/2001 3:00:34pm
Name: Jared Weiss
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Where are you from?: PA
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Comments: YOU PEOPLE ROCK! Heard about you at a newsgroup. POWER TO THE PEOPLE. Will pass the word. peace out.
Friday 04/13/2001 1:58:45pm
Name: Tracy Timmerman
E-Mail: southerngem65@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Irmo, South Carolina
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Please use someone who can SING in this movie. I heard Antonio sing it on the ALW birthday video. He might be nice to look at, but he is no Michael Crawford.
This is a musical, is it not??
Friday 04/13/2001 1:34:00pm
Name: Jack
E-Mail: PhanRaul@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Pittsburgh, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It's over now...the Music of the Night!!!
Friday 04/13/2001 12:39:03am
Name: Sandi Knauss
E-Mail: slknauss@home.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: US
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The movie version of Phantom will star Antonio Bandaras and have new music? A lot of the old music will be cut out? Why bother? News Flash - fans want the original Phantom in the original version. Anthing and anyone else will pale in comparison. Have you ever heard "if it ain't broke don't fix it"?
Friday 04/13/2001 9:42:31am
Name: Cyncie
E-Mail: cynmar@kih.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kentucky, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It is bad enough for the fans to be denied their request for Michael Crawford to star in the film, but to be given an inferior substitute for the play they have come to love is criminal. Lord Webber has underestimated the passion and loyalty of Phantom fans, and will come to rue the day he did not listen to the millions of theater-goers who made him his fortune. The tide can turn rather quickly.

As for Mr. Banderas, if you have to buy your way into a role, and savage the script to suit your "talents" it certainly does not reflect well on your abilities, or on the "passion" you claim to have for this play.
Friday 04/13/2001 1:49:47am
Name: Julie Starr
E-Mail: lunagoddess16@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Msla, Montana
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I don't believe this!
I simply don't believe this!
I don't believe that they actually cast Antonio Banderas as the Phantom! This is my worst nightmare come true! You'd think that they would cast the person that we want to see, because we are the people who are going to be buying it! This is so horrible, it makes me cry! I don't know what to do now...if there are any kind of disapproving letters I can send to Warner Bros, tell me about them and I will. That's so sad, I just sent out another batch of letters to all the people on the addresses page the other day too! You will curse they day you did not do, all that the Phantom asked of you! Julie Starr (an enraged Michael Fan)
Thursday 04/12/2001 10:35:13pm
Name: Jessica
E-Mail: Jemoore37@cs.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California
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Comments: Now I don't want anyone to get me wrong in this. I love Micheal Crawford and it is apparent to me that he will not be cast as the Phantom in the movie version. Such a tragedy because I don't think I will see the movie. It makes me want to cry knowing he won't be in it and that all I have is a cd of his voice and have never been able to see him live. I am not saying to give up in no way because nothing is final until they actually start filming. What if we petitioned to have a release of the broadway version of Phantom of the Opera just as they did Cats? Is that impossible? I just think that if we can't have Micheal in the lead then perhaps they could release a VHS of the musical in its best environment...live theater.
Thursday 04/12/2001 10:33:10pm
Name: cynthia allen
E-Mail: sillygoddess72@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: utah
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: As much as I like Antonio Banderas, he has already starred in an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. (remember "Evita"?)Its time for him to step down and let Michael Crawford take the podium!
Thursday 04/12/2001 8:52:56pm
Name: Nameless Phan
E-Mail: rumplejerrie@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: TK's Jellicle Diner
Homepage URL: http://tailkinker.iwarp.com
Where are you from?: United States
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Comments: I saw Michael Crawford's performance in My Favorite Broadway Love Songs. Unlike Julie Andrews, he is well-known for his portrayl of the Phantom. Andrews' portrayl of Eliza Doolittle really got her career going. Michael may be a bit older, but he still has a wonderful voice and the Phantom doesn't exactly do a lot of dancing. I definitely think he would still make a wonderful Phantom. I saw POTO live once, but the guy playing the Phantom just couldn't equal Michael's voice. Like everyone who followed Yul Brenner in the King and I, nobody can top Michael Crawford's Phantom. It just wouldn't be right without him under the mask and make-up.
Thursday 04/12/2001 6:09:18pm
Name: Birdie Royal
E-Mail: birdieroyal@home.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Santee, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am so saddened that Antonio Banderas is now cast as the Phantom. It is such a loss for ALW not to have cast Michael Crawford.
Thursday 04/12/2001 3:11:47pm
Name: Asryania
E-Mail: Asryania@merry-meet.co.uk
Homepage Title: none
Homepage URL: http://none
Where are you from?: Ireland
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Don't let the magic that was Crawford's Phantom fade away into the memories of musical lovers!
Thursday 04/12/2001 2:58:56pm
Name: marilynn
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Georgia
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Antonio Banderas, and Warner Bros. are cutting loose the chandelier by recasting, rescripting, and changing and taking out the music from the original theatre production. Therefore, "a disaster beyond your imagination" is about to occur-the making of the movie.
Thursday 04/12/2001 2:38:17pm
Name: Dina Hernandez
E-Mail: dinahernandez@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Fresno
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: there can be only one true phantom and that is Michael Crawford
Thursday 04/12/2001 10:34:44am
Name: Rita
E-Mail: ritajwoolsey@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Oregon
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This is one Oregonian who will not be seeing Mr. Banderas as Phantom. The article I read said ALW is writing new music as well. I suppose then that he ought to have a 'new' phantom because Michael and the original score go hand in hand. Michael MADE that music what it is. I think Mr.ALW never had any intention of even asking Michael to be the film version of Phantom. What a waste. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :(
Thursday 04/12/2001 2:40:08am
Name: Adam Livingston
E-Mail: adamdoo@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Texas
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: I Love This Musical!! I wish I could be in a Production of it. I love all of ALW's Other Musicals. I really love Joseph And His Amazing Tecnocolored Dreamcoat!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
Wednesday 04/11/2001 11:25:06pm
Name: Guinn Berger
E-Mail: guinnberger@mediaone.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Romulus, Michigan, USA
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: Although not very active, I am quite stubborn and whereas I can be counted upon to see a Phantom movie starring Michael Crawford REPEATEDLY, I can also be counted upon NEVER to see a Phantom movie without Michael Crawford! He's the Phantom I want, and the only one I'll spend my time and money on.
Wednesday 04/11/2001 10:28:27pm
Name: Joseph Wilkins
E-Mail: wizard@edifax.com
Homepage Title: love sarah Brightman
Homepage URL: http://www.lovesarahbrightman.com
Where are you from?: Virginia usa
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Goto my Web it is all there
Wednesday 04/11/2001 9:53:45pm
Name: Carrie Andrew
E-Mail: keri_beri_01@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Arizona
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Wednesday 04/11/2001 8:21:03pm
Name: Marcia Rovins
E-Mail: mrovins@earthlink.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Las Vegas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: No Michael in the film, and now talk of different music...I guess that's one movie I won't be seeing!
Wednesday 04/11/2001 6:34:22am
Name: billy j. barnes
E-Mail: wbarnes98@excite.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: toppenish, wa.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: my grandmother took me to see "the phantom of the opera" when i was only 9 or 10 years of age and i cannot get enough of that musical or any "alw" musical for that matter. please let it be stated that micheal crawford has played the best interpretation of the phantom that i have seen, but in my opinion he will be and always shall be the "phantom". thank you mr. crawford for changing my life forever. and sarah brightman will be the "only music of the night".
Tuesday 04/10/2001 8:33:28pm
Name: Susan Pacek
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Fontana, California
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: There will be no Phantom movie without the original Phantom! A fake is a fake is a fake! I will accept nothing but the original!
Monday 04/09/2001 10:34:56pm
Name: Dawn Newkirk
E-Mail: newk2@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Washington State
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: There is no way a "Hollywood" star could do this role justice!
Monday 04/09/2001 4:00:57pm
Name: Paul Hobson
E-Mail: phobson@telusplanet.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Edmonton, Alberta
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael is THE ONLY real Phantom.
Monday 04/09/2001 3:19:52pm
Name: Erin Mark
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Indiana
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I like Antonio and everything but as the Phantom??? Is there a point to going to see anyone else in Michael Crawfords part? I don't even want to see the play butchered by this. I like the actor but hey give credit where it is due...Michael needs to do this part. He IS the Phantom. No one ever did or could pass him up in that area.
Monday 04/09/2001 2:16:40am
Name: matt
E-Mail: m-consolo@nwu.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Cleveland, Ohio
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
Sunday 04/08/2001 8:59:56pm
Name: Julie Starr
E-Mail: lunagoddess16@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Montana
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: For the last year I have been doing all I can to support the idea of casting Michael Crawford as the Phantom in the upcoming Phantom of the Opera movie. There are so many other people around me who share the same views, and want to see Michael Crawford get the role. I find it hard to believe, that even after such a long time of so many people working to see Michael Crawford get the role, he still doesn’t have the role. There are so many people, the bulk of the people who would buy the movie, who want to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom.
Sunday 04/08/2001 8:52:49pm
Name: Adam Norris
E-Mail: w801109@uow.edu.au
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Wollongong
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
Sunday 04/08/2001 8:04:07pm
Name: Maggie Birge
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Owensboro, KY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Recently my husband was on campus at a local Catholic college. He happened to see a nun who is an acquaintance of ours and stopped to chat with her. Sister Mary is a music teacher and somehow the conversation got around to the types of music they both enjoy. Out of the blue, Sister mentioned that she enjoyed Michael Crawford's singing, so of course my husband told her about this campaign and my involvement in it. Sister was incredulous. She said, "You mean they are thinking of making a movie of "The Phantom of the Opera" and not using Michael Crawford? How could they possibly do that?"

This is one more example of someone who instantly understood the folly of Hollywood's (and ALW's) current thinking. What I would like to make them understand is this: Wise up, you sophisticated moviemakers who think you know it all. You are trying to swim against the tide of worldwide popular opinion. Even a little nun in Kentucky knows that "Phantom" without Michael Crawford is ridiculous, and I can't help but believe there are many others like her out there who also haven't gotten the message yet, but when they do they will be just as incredulous. Michael Crawford is THE name to the millions of people who know and love "Phantom"...and who else are you making this movie for?

P.S. The next time I see Sister Mary I'm going to ask her to slip a certain special petition into her prayers. I'm certain she has more influence with the Almight than I do. Maybe she can swing things around our way and make TPTB cast Michael Crawford in the movie.
Sunday 04/08/2001 7:21:13pm
Name: Linda and Beth Routledge
E-Mail:
Homepage Title: Google Search Engine
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Phantom without Michael Crawford is like trying to imagine Gone with the Wind without Clarke Gable.....impossible and ridiculous!!!!! MICHAEL IS THE PHANTOM!
Sunday 04/08/2001 4:45:32pm
Name: Jamie Wrinkle
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Michael Crawford is wonderful. I hope someday to see him as the Phantom. I have most all his music ever done.
Saturday 04/07/2001 4:16:18pm
Name: Ary
E-Mail: daisyb@redwall.net
Homepage Title: Holt Slarisa
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/catloverhill/
Where are you from?: WA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Phantom of the Opera rocks!
Saturday 04/07/2001 1:43:58pm
Name: Laura
E-Mail: sodium_8@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Scotland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It seems so long since we first started that I still cannot believe that Warner Bros (and the rest of those 'Fat Cats') haven't been paying attention. What gets me is the fact that they don't seem to realise that by casting Michael as the Phantom they would make so much more money than casting Mr. 'Honest I could play the Phantom...hey, I've seen it six times!!' The amount of you-know-whos fans compared to Michaels is laughable...add the amount of people whos curiosity has been called to attention by all of Michael's loyal fans, to the actual amount of his fans (worldwide) then you've got yourself a 'blockbuster' 'best seller' 'chart topper' whatever they want to call it (but obviously wont beable to now)!
I hope, wish and pray that someone will realise this and make our dreams and wishes come true!
Besides it'd be more compassionate if Antonio was cast aside rather than Michael. I mean, how many fans does Antonio have compared to Michael? How many more would be heartbroken if Michael is left out of the picture?
Okay, that's my little rant over with. Congratulations to everyone involved in such a fantastic cause...lets hope everyones efforts are paid off!

Xx.
Saturday 04/07/2001 12:50:15am
Name: Cari Erhardt
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: State College, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is a dreamboat! I'll take what he's got over what Antonio's got any day!
Saturday 04/07/2001 10:12:56am
Name: Tammy Carroll
E-Mail: elora@kscable.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I agree whole heartedly!! Over the years, Michael has never lost his attraction or charm for me. Never have I been so spellbound by music as I am when I hear his voice. i hope those in charge of the movie will finally see what they will lose if they don't put him in the movie. Keep up with the good work!!!! - Tammy Carroll
Friday 04/06/2001 7:21:33pm
Name: Courtney Payne
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Waynesboro, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I will now solve this dilemma with the simple Socratic method, using only sweeping general statements which are obviously beyond argument. Michael Crawford is the greatest Phantom. Only the greatest Phantom should play the Phantom in the movie. Therefore, only Michael Crawford should play the Phantom in the movie. Anyone who says otherwise, defying simple logic, is beyond a doubt dangerously out of his mind and must be committed for the safety of society.
Friday 04/06/2001 6:44:37pm
Name: Aneesa D. Barge
E-Mail: levampyreauthor@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: GA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am a huge POTO fan....... I am an even bigger fan of Michael Crawford. I love everything he has done, but my favorite work of his is Thee Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom is a diffulct character to portray, but Michael did not just act out the part of the Phantom - he brought life to the Phantom with a brilliant depth and undeniable passion. He IS the Phantom....... no one can bring the marvelous characteristics of the Phantom to life the way Michael does. He made the Phantom what he is....... Michael IS and always WILL be THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Friday 04/06/2001 5:39:27pm
Name: Helen Godfrey
E-Mail: godfrey@carrollsweb.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Salina, Ks.
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phontom and no one else, especially the movie stars who are trying to get the part of the Phantom for the movie version. No one of these people can compare to the one and only Phantom.
Friday 04/06/2001 3:09:21pm
Name: Mary Broomfield
E-Mail: Mary_Broomfield@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Well as I come from England and I am a Performing Arts Student I fill like Phantom is the best musical I have ever seen. And that I would love to see Michael Crawford back with the mask on. Antonio would make a great Phantom, but and here comes the but....I think that the originals are always the best. I loved Antonio in Evita and he has the most beautifal voice I have ever heard and I watched him in the performance where he was the Phantom. I think that he should expereince Phantom on the stage more before plunging into the movie version.

My sister has worked on stage with Mike Sterling and Peter Karrie during the
touring season of Phantom over here in England. She says that she has never been treated with that much respect ever before in her life. Phantom is such
a demanding role and anyone who is picked or even considered to play the part must be good at what they do for a living. I say. if you have the talent, dont let it die and continue to fulfil your dreams. Best of luck to you all.
Yours truly
Mary Broomfield
Friday 04/06/2001 1:55:25pm
Name: Patricia J Stinson
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: There is no other person to play the Phantom than Michael Crawford. I never had the opportunity to see him in the play and would never pay to see anyone else play the Phantom in the movie. My family all feels the same way. We were so excited when we heard they were going to make the movie, then when we heard he would not be in the role of the Phantom, well, we just couldn't see it. Michael Crawford is the Phantom. I and my family would have no problem boycotting any movie that Warner Brothers puts out.
Friday 04/06/2001 5:44:40am
Name: Sue Gleeson
E-Mail: genepit@satlink.com.au
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Australia
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: G'Day everyone. I just bought a copy of our new TV book for Melbourne, Australia there is an interview with MC saying that he will be in Melbourne (yipee) for our TV Logie Awards in April (like the Emmies) He was last out in Oz last year as guest singer at the Lee4uwin Concert, the wine making region of WA. Tickets sold so fast, and he says quote "He was amazed people stood on both sides of the footpath to wave to him - he felt like a Spicegirl" LOL..The new CD for Disney will be released and he is doing a Special with Ray Martin to be shown on Saturday April 28th. He also says that if he gets a film offer here in Aussie he would consider it, but is considering slowing down!!!!!
Thought that might be of interest to everyone overseas.
I have been lucky enough to see MC in concert 3 times and he is just brilliant.
Cheers from the land of Oz.
Friday 04/06/2001 3:34:56am
Name: Clive & Ann Hughes
E-Mail: clanvine@care4free.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.clanvine.care4free.net
Where are you from?: Wales & Cornwall living in Fife Scotland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: don't loose the best Phantom ever
Thursday 04/05/2001 11:10:35pm
Name: Jay and Nera Swisher
E-Mail: yaya@ev1.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Should anyone but Michael Crawford be cast in the role of the Phantom,
please be aware that I will not buy a ticket to see this film. If he were,
there are alot of ticket buyers in this family. Husband and myself, 3 kids -
4 grand children, 1 son in law, 1 daughter in law 6 brothers in laws, 4
sisters in laws, 2 sets of parents, 1 great grandmother. This is immediate
family.
Thursday 04/05/2001 7:17:29pm
Name: Peter Schoonheyt
E-Mail: pschoonheyt@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Burlington, ON. Canada
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
Thursday 04/05/2001 6:28:57pm
Name: Patricia Barry
E-Mail: ptbarry@msn.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas City, Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Just read Antonio Banderas's most recent comments concerning (according to him) his soon to be starring role in the film version of POTO. He has to be kidding--he can't even put a sentence together, much less handle such a part. That must be some rewrite that ALW is reportedly planning. How nice also of Banderas to say that Michael Crawford did such an excellent job and so he doesn't want to disappoint anybody. Nothing to worry about on that score: nobody will go to see the movie anyway!!
Thursday 04/05/2001 4:24:10pm
Name: Duane Marski
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Chicago
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Crawford defined the role --- could anyone be better suited to perpetuating Webber's brilliance?
Thursday 04/05/2001 12:31:13am
Name: ANTONIOCALDWELL
E-Mail: ASPATES@HOTMAIL.COM
Homepage Title: YAHOO.COM
Homepage URL: http://PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Where are you from?: LOUSIANA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i LOVE THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MUSIC IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BECAUSE I AM INVOLVED IN CHOIR AND I SING IT
Thursday 04/05/2001 10:18:40am
Name: Paul R. Ketter, Jr.
E-Mail: prk@muslaw.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Saw Phantom three times (Pittsburgh 2x and Toronto 1x). Have it on CD. Already know that Michael is the best for the part. Good luck on your endeavors.
Thursday 04/05/2001 8:34:11am
Name: James Groeneweg
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Canby, OR
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Long live Michael Crawford--the voice that launched a thousand petitions!
Wednesday 04/04/2001 10:15:03pm
Name: Nera Swisher
E-Mail: yaya@ev1.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.ev1.net
Where are you from?: Houston, Texas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I first Michael on TV singing Christmas carols with the tenors, and loved the sound. I now have 6 CD's in my CD player in my truck and listen to them constantly, every song over and over. When we take my truck shopping or visiting everyone groans, but it is my truck and I rule the music.
Recently our VP at work took 24 of us to New York City for the week end and the highlight was going to The Phantom of the Opera, I was listening to Michael Crawford sing every word, even though some one else was on stage.
I will be buying more CD's as I can afford them and FIND them.
I hope that the movie industry is smart enough to use Michael in the movie. If not, I will not be buying a ticket to see this movie. If so, I maybe buying alot of them for family and friends.
Wednesday 04/04/2001 3:55:37pm
Name: Elizabeth M. Ruble
E-Mail: Saabkva@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: West Berlin, NJ
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: I am 17, and a big fan of The Phantom Of The Opera. I have been a fan since I was 10 years old. I would hate to see anyone but Michael Crawford play The Phantom in the movie. There is not another person in this world with a voice like his. I don't think anyone else could even come close to his performance. If someone other then Mr. Crawford played the Phantom I wouldn't even bother going to see it. (You would loose a deticated fan.)
Wednesday 04/04/2001 1:50:27pm
Name: Gecko
E-Mail: vbgecko@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Minnesota
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: GREAT! Listen to this . . .

USA Weekend march 30-april 1, 2001

Who's News by Lorrie Lynch

Q: I was happy to LEARN FROM YOUR COLUMN that Antonio Banderas will star in a Phantom of the opera movie . . .

I stop there because that right there just made me want to scream. Can someone or everyone please write to this lady and set her straight!?

email 'whosnews@usaweekend.com or call 1-800-255-5463
Wednesday 04/04/2001 10:28:24am
Name: Freya
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Switzerland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Of course Michael Crawford is the best Phantom, but Hollywood producers think with their wallets and that's the reason I expect Antonio Banderas to be the Phantom. Since he gave that recent interview, I don't think there's much hope.
What about Christine? The only name I have heard is Andrea Corr (great voice), but that was just a rumour. She won't be doing any films.
Great site, by the way.
Wednesday 04/04/2001 3:36:19am
Name: Sue Ann Faelber
E-Mail: Safaelber@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Wichita, KS
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
Wednesday 04/04/2001 0:03:59am
Name: Steph
E-Mail: the_opera_ghost_og@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I Think Only One Man Can Rightfully Fill The Mask & Cape And Thats M.C...I'd love to hear from anyone who loves theatre as much as I do. Feel free to e-mail me.
Tuesday 04/03/2001 3:48:50pm
Name: Yves Vawter
E-Mail: Yves.Vawter@Angrlfire.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Lake county,California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is THE BEST Phantom!A Phantom movie would never be the same without him in the title role!
Tuesday 04/03/2001 10:00:13am
Name: guenivere sampson
E-Mail: vryhot@hot mail.com
Homepage Title: forb u
Homepage URL: http://for u
Where are you from?: virginia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i love michael crawford as the phantom of the opera! if he can't be in the movie, then i don't think they should make one!!
Tuesday 04/03/2001 9:29:26am
Name: elisabeth
E-Mail: eaurebekk@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Norway
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I dont think Banderas fit the role as the phantom but as the count. But if he should get the role as the phantom he knows how to scare people.But for the most romantic and best singing and acting phantom the movie should have Michael Crawford :-)
Monday 04/02/2001 10:01:13pm
Name: Ragnhild Viken
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Norway
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Please cast Mr. Crawford as the Phantom in the upcoming movie. He IS the Phantom, and unlike Banderas, he has the voice for portraying a character that is said to have the voice of the Angel of Music.
Monday 04/02/2001 9:55:01pm
Name: Jane Hoerman
E-Mail: hoerman@fn.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: Agree that age is not a factor, but using a non-singer is. Michael was a versatile actor who developed into a fantastic singer.
Monday 04/02/2001 9:43:41pm
Name: Ian Thompson
E-Mail: Iathompson2002@yahoo.com
Homepage Title: Yahoo
Homepage URL: http://Yahoo
Where are you from?: West Jordan
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This site is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday 04/02/2001 6:15:56pm
Name: Sandi Knauss
E-Mail: slknauss@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I keep a tape of Highlights from Phantom in both of the cars that I drive. No matter how bad traffic is or how stressed I feel, I can pop the cassette in and feel better just listening to that voice. When I die I want Music of the Night (the long version) played at my memorial service. I think God's voice will sound just like Michael's. I can't imagine anyone else playing the part in the movie. I saw Antonio Banderas perform Phantom (the song) - it was awful. He doesn't even pronounce the word properly. Hope the powers that be are listening.
Monday 04/02/2001 4:11:30pm
Name: Claudia Richards
E-Mail: richards_claudia@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: South Dakota
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I would like to commend your group on your hard work and achievements.I have been visiting your campaign for a long time and really appreciate all you have done. Thank you.

A supporter for Michael Crawford as Phantom forever,
Claudia
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Monday 04/02/2001 4:03:28pm
Name: dale
E-Mail: operadale@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Simi Valley California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I think that Michael Crawford should play the lead in the movie.Why because he is a legend.
Monday 04/02/2001 3:37:36pm
Name: Robert J. Hammen
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Red Lion, PA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: My suggestion is a compromise. ABSOLUTELY Michael Should be the Phantom...NO DOUBT ABOUT IT !! But Antonio Banderas could play the part of Raoul !! Everybody wins !!!!!!!
Monday 04/02/2001 3:30:50pm
Name: TMCPMC
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Welcome to Guestbook 51. We appreciate all who sign this Guestbook in support of the original, Tony Award-winning Phantom, Michael Crawford!
Our thanks to all!
The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign