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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
Friday 06/22/2001 7:38:41pm
Name: Laura V. House
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Where are you from?: IA, previously CT
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Comments: I witnessed Michael's performance in "Phantom of the Opera" in 1988 in New York City on Broadway. His performance was exquisite, beckoning emotion from the entire audience as he proceeded through the complicated plot of the play. Please seriously consider and re-consider whom best fits this part and who will draw the largest audience. Many people have missed the opportunity to see him play this renowned role, and should be willing to pay to see it. If he IS cast in this role, I know I WILL see it in the theater and would be in line to purchase my videotape copy whenever it is released. Don't let this opportunity slip away to permanently immortalize this great actor in the role designed for him.
Friday 06/22/2001 7:26:21pm
Name: kate yates
E-Mail: joy98star@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Texas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD ROCKS!!!!!!!!

STAND ASIDE ANTONIO THE MASTER IS HERE TO STAY
Friday 06/22/2001 6:30:34pm
Name: Laura S. Lane
E-Mail: laurrygirl@nwinfo.net
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Down with antonio

Parody of part of "I feel pretty" from West Side Story

ALW's a mess
ALW's insane
He thinks he can make it with the weirdo from Spain.
Keep away from the movie - down with 'Tonio!
This is not the Phantom we know!

Always be huge. Little Lotte
Friday 06/22/2001 3:12:00pm
Name: Marguerite White
E-Mail: margueritewhitecats@yahoo.com
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Where are you from?: CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It is beyond any imagination that a man who won the Tony award for the role of the phantom would not be considered as the primary candidate for the film. I never had my chance to see Mr. Crawford in his highly acclaimed role as the phantom, count me as another who is holding out for excellence. Why eat peanut butter sandwiches when you can dine on caviar and champagne? Give us magnificence, give us Michael Crawford.

Thank you for your time,
Marguerite White
Future film attendee?
Friday 06/22/2001 1:50:03pm
Name: Dylon Myers
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Where are you from?: Dayton,OH
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Actors, Actors Actors, Who cares about top billed actors? I want the voice. Give me Michael Crawford.
Friday 06/22/2001 12:04:43am
Name: Christopher Marksberry
E-Mail: cmarksberry@onlocationmm.com
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Homepage URL: http://www.discovampires.com
Where are you from?: Cincinnati, Ohio
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I would like to say that Phantom is my favorite show. It is the reason I enjoy musicals, now. I used to not like musicals, but after seeing Phantom about 10 years ago - things changed. This fall I will be seeing Phantom for my 3rd time - I know that other fans have seen it more times than that, but I am still a huge fan. I have not been fortunate enough to ever see Michael Crawford perform as the Phantom - but he is who I want to see portray the Phantom in the movie version. The actors have been good that I have seen in the role, but it is Mr. Crawford's voice that sets the standard and no one is quite there.
Antonio Banderas is an excellent actor; I enjoy his movies, but I don't think he has the voice to carry the Phantom movie.
I truly can't wait to see the Phantom movie, but I will only be seeing it if Michael Crawford returns in the role.

Thank you,
Christopher Marksberry
Friday 06/22/2001 9:05:44am
Name: Jerry Robins
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Where are you from?: Quincy, Mass.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: A big group of us college kids are working at ENC. We listen to the London POTO soundtrack everyday while we work--it makes the job alot easier, but it just wouldn't be the same without Michael Crawford--he's the man! So, for all of us here, we pledge our undying loyalty to Michael Crawford, the one and only Phantom, and the only man for the role in the movie!
Thursday 06/21/2001 8:35:36pm
Name: Tom Thoskel
E-Mail: Thoskel@aol.com
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I listen to Michael Crawford's CD's most every night after I get home from
work. I would like to help ensure that he is selected as the Phantom if a
movie is made. It's a shame his stage performance, along with Sarah B, was
never captured on film.
Thursday 06/21/2001 1:18:03pm
Name: Gloria Meyers
E-Mail: PhantomGlo@aol.com
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Where are you from?: West Sacramento, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Just read a couple of comments Antonio Banderas said in an interview in Yahoo,
Mexico, June 2, 200l...He said " I don't want to do anglo characters * am only interested in interpreting characters of Latin American origin."
YIPPEE!!..I don't believe Erik(POTO) is of Latin American origin..ALW & WB are you watching??.. LET'S GET ON WITH IT..MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE ONE AND ONLY POTO..Love, Gloria Meyers
Thursday 06/21/2001 12:54:09am
Name: linda geddes
E-Mail: iam4sosa@yahoo.com
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Where are you from?: louisville, ky.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I never got to see Michael as the Phantom, but I listen to his Magical voice over and over on the cd. To me, he IS the Phantom, and should be in the movie.
Wednesday 06/20/2001 11:29:50pm
Name: normalou
E-Mail: mailnormalou@aol.com
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Where are you from?: bloomington In
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: the first I ever heard of Michael Crawford was on his cd of "on Eagles Wings" It was /is beautiful and awe inspiring. I have bought the CD for a couple of friends who needed to have beautiful inspiring music. The I watched his in concert on PBS. I fell in love with the music that he sang. Then I heard about Phantom and it was too late to see him perform in Phantom. I am going to see Phantom in 2 weeks, and I would just absolutely love it if he would show up and perform. I know that is impossible. I must wait for the movie version with only Michael Crawford in it. In his "In concert" he is terribly sexual and I don't even think he realizes it. I haven't seen Phantom yet, but, I know and realize only he could do it justice and feeling
Wednesday 06/20/2001 9:07:44pm
Name: Elizabeth C. McGeorge
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Where are you from?: Memphis Tennessee
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Long live the phantom! May he reign and live in our hearts forever! No one has moved me the way the phantom has. Hard not to love him. After all everything he did , he did for love and of course the Music Of The Night!!!!!
Wednesday 06/20/2001 7:36:23pm
Name: Debra
E-Mail: DJ_ALWfan@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Englewood, CO USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I love Micahel and the Phantom. I'm hoping against hope that ALW's best musical doesn't get ruined by an inadequate actor!
Wednesday 06/20/2001 1:19:26pm
Name: Rena`
E-Mail: rcc85@home.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Omaha,Nebraska
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Micheal is really groovy, and I would just really like to see this on video or whatever, im a huge fan of him and of The Phantom Of the Opera!!!!
Wednesday 06/20/2001 9:51:33am
Name: Joy Chettle
E-Mail: joychettle@aol.com
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Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am putting this in the guestbook in the hope that it will be seen by those in a position to do the right thing.


We experienced beauty when we heard him sing
Were transported to a world unknown
A voice of gold sang a perfect chord
And the songs had a life of their own

He made us believe in this Phantom's soul
Became part of us all,we'd no choice
He entered our hearts because of this man
Who made love to us all with his voice

Without Michael inside him, he stays, just a ghost
He needs all this genius can give
If Michael's not cast in the film of this play
Then i'm afraid that Erik won't live

Why mess with perfection, it doesn't make sense?
Why alter what's pefectly fine?
Please think again Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Please listen to this plea of mine

And it isn't just me who thinks this way.
Millions of fans think the same
Don't let this beautiful voice be lost
Just for the sake of "Fame"

You know there's only one man for the job
Must know in your heart that it's true Sir
We're all counting on you to do the right thing
And you know to whom we refer

Michael Crawford is all that you need
To make this film be the best
With him it will be success guarenteed
Please don't let us down in our quest
Wednesday 06/20/2001 8:42:10am
Name: Doug Snedden
E-Mail: dougsnedden@usa.net
Homepage Title: It's The End Of The World As We Know It
Homepage URL: http://expage.com/afterarmageddon
Where are you from?: New York
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Comments: I enjoyed my visit. Stay well and keep writing.
Tuesday 06/19/2001 8:36:57pm
Name: Kelly Williams
E-Mail: bellevuefreak@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: UT
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is the Phantom and nobody else!
Tuesday 06/19/2001 3:35:39pm
Name: Rhonda Vaughn
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Where are you from?: Iuka, MS
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I just want to say that I'm a huge Michael Crawford fan. Asking anyone else to play the phantom is just unheard of. Michael is the one and only Phantom. I have Michael's Live In Concert video. On it, he sings "Phantom of the Opera" with a lady named Dale Christian. As soon as he steps into the spotlight, he turns into the phantom. With his slow movements and different facial expressions, you can almost feel the power he has over Christine. I saw Antonio Banderas sing the same song on Andrew Lloyd Weber's birthday celebration. Man, what a disappointment!
He was terrible!! All he did was walk around the stage and look dumb. There's no comparison. Michael wins hands down!
Antonio makes a good Zorro, but as the phantom he stinks! If Michael isn't cast as the phantom I will not go to see the movie, or buy it when it comes out on video.I'm sure thousands of other Michael Crawford fans feel the same way. I love you Michael, and support you 100%.
Tuesday 06/19/2001 1:24:22pm
Name: L.A. Betts
E-Mail: jlabetts@burgoyne.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Utah
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I hope and pray that they don't put Michael in a minor role in the Phantom movie...was having nightmares that he was playing the older version of Raoul at the beginning of the film (just the keep the fans from screaming and be passified)...and giving the title role to a younger man. (Russell comes to mind).
I hope they don't do this...that my nightmare does not become a reality...Phantom only for Mr. Crawford, not an auxiliary part!!!
Monday 06/18/2001 7:59:37pm
Name: Cheryl Clark
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Where are you from?: Vista, California
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: The movie "Phantom of the Opera" will not be the success it could be without Michael Crawford. There is no other person that can be the Phantom but him. I can't imagine a singer even wanting to try to play the part. If the people who make these decisions do not choose Michael Crawford, they have lost their foresight for making great and memorable movies.
Monday 06/18/2001 6:46:10am
Name: Timea
E-Mail: tlajos@szef.u-szeged.hu
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Szeged,Hungary
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I think Mr.Crawford is the only Phantom.
I'd like to see him in the movie.He has beautiful voice.As i heard Jessica Simpson will sing the role of Christine Daae.She is a good choice.I agree with choice of Mr.Webber.His ex-wife,Sarah Brightman is old enough to play Christine.Antonio Banderas is a latin lover.He can't play The Phantom!!!It was absolutely a crazy idea!
Sunday 06/17/2001 3:06:52pm
Name: Tilde Clark
E-Mail: tjalve_tc@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Akershus, Norway
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Comments: I think this is a great site with a noble cause... Even though it shouldn't be necessary: ALW's biggest mistake was so clear that he should have understood it long before all this AB-fooling. I let it pass when he played Che in Evita (he has the proper accent) but I refuse to accept this! Michael Crawford IS Phantom! (And I can mention that if I could choose who would play Raoul also, it would have been Michael Ball :) )
Sunday 06/17/2001 9:21:15am
Name: Carol A. Moskwa
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Where are you from?: Old Bridge, New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford definitely deserves to play the role which he originated on Broadway. I wonder if the play would have been such a hit if he had not perfected the role.
Saturday 06/16/2001 1:10:51pm
Name: marilynn
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Where are you from?: Georgia
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Michael Crawford as the Phantom on the silver screen will mean gold at the box office.
Saturday 06/16/2001 1:02:50pm
Name: Kathy L.Walsvik
E-Mail: oslo8@chorus.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Madison WI
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael MUST be in the movie!
I saw Michael in Phantom.. No one could possibly replace him for the movie. Please add my name to this wonderful list and keep my email address for any correspondence you may have or wish to send.
Thank you for doing what MUST be done!

See you at the movies...
Saturday 06/16/2001 9:37:44am
Name: Dan Craigen
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Where are you from?: Yakima, WA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: The fact that The Phantom is masked for 99.9% of the story takes away any need for the actor playing him to be a hunk, pretty boy, or anything else Hollywood thinks is needed to "sell". The most important thing about the character is his ability to sing the songs exceptionally well- that means it has to be Mr. Crawford, or someone of comparable ability- who would that be? Certainly not Mr. Banderas.
Friday 06/15/2001 10:55:02pm
Name: Ron Dunbar
E-Mail: Dusty754@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Peoria, AZ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If they don't put Michael Crawford as The Phantom, they might as well not bother with anything else. Michael has a wonderful voice and I would not want to hear anyone else singing the lead.
Friday 06/15/2001 10:51:53pm
Name: Tyler Scott De Jong
E-Mail: mrt14372@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Here
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Comments: The Phantom of the Opera holds some of the greatest songs that I have ever heard in my life. Michael Crawford makes the music come to life.
Friday 06/15/2001 8:07:09pm
Name: Matt Tilmann
E-Mail: phantom5251@hotmail.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Dear Campaign,
I recently noticed that the 1925 edition of the movie "The Phantom of the Opera" recently placed 83rd on the American Film Institute's Top 100 Movie Thrillers List. Perhaps if Lloyd Webber had followed through on the original plans back in 1990 to star Michael Crawford as the Phantom, maybe the movie edition of "Phantom" could've placed higher? I just hope that Andrew realizes what made his edition of "Phantom" so special when it comes time to film the movie. Not only by leaving Michael in the starring role but by leaving the original scores and material in it as well! "Phantom" didn't become the biggest money maker of all time for no reason! I mean, Antonio did an okay job at the birthday celebration special, but come on! One only need to listen to the Original London Cast Recording and then the special to tell who was better. So, hopefully in the coming years it will be Michael to bring down the chandelier. Thank you for your time.
Friday 06/15/2001 5:52:45pm
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: Found this in a book on Audrey Hepburn.

"My Fair Lady was a visual feast and triumph of a film for moviegoers although it handed Audrey a personal defeat....Higgins and Doolittle were brought to life [on stage] by Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. Producer Jack Warner, however, wanted neither for his movie, preferring big box office stars instead. Ultimately he settled for Rex Harrison only after Cary Grant and Peter O'Toole turned him down. Audrey, who longed to play Eliza Doolittle, got her wish for a cool $1 million. But Alan Jay Lerner, among many in Hollywood, was shattered by Warner's decision to snub Julie Andrews."

It goes on to say that years later Audrey herself admitted she was unconvincing in the first part of the film.

"The onscreen Eliza is depressed and fearful after the ball mirroring what Audrey herself felt....When Hollywood learned that Audrey's voice had been dubbed resentment mounted against her.

Ironically Julie Andrews won the Best Actress category, ostensibly for her role in Mary Poppins, but everyone knew this was the Academy's way of trying to acknowledge the rightful Eliza Doolittle."
Friday 06/15/2001 2:41:16pm
Name: Rebekah
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Friday 06/15/2001 1:19:35pm
Name: rebecca orgel
E-Mail: mcorgel@yahoo.com
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Where are you from?: madison and geneva ohio.
Referred By: From a Friend
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Friday 06/15/2001 11:26:16am
Name: Diane Turlo
E-Mail: dianet0@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Columbia, South Carolina
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. I cannot imagine anyone else in that role.
The movie is a GUARANTEED hit and money maker if Mr. Crawford is cast as the Phantom.
Besides, all the people who never got to see him play the Phantom deserve to see this bit of history preserved on tape forever.
I love you, Michael!!
Friday 06/15/2001 9:25:48am
Name: Claudia Richards
E-Mail: richards_claudia@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Iowa
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Andrew, for heavens sake get a move on! One century has already past. Just who are you making this film for anyway? Want to see Michael on the silver screen, in my lifetime.
Best wishes,
Claudia
Friday 06/15/2001 8:49:50am
Name: Teri Giordano
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Where are you from?: UK
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have been a Phantom fan since the musical started in England. The idea of someone else playing the Phantom other than Michael Crawford is ludicrous. I cannot believe that they would even consider it. If you want your money’s worth, you will cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom.
Thursday 06/14/2001 10:37:36am
Name: Matt
E-Mail: phantom5251@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: MI
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I'm a frequent visitor to the campaign page and I must say that I hope Andrew remembers the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" when it comes time to film Phantom by placing Michael in the lead role! and by leaving the original material in it! Phantom didn't become the biggest money maker of all time for no special reason! Keep up the great work Campaign! "You will curse the day you did not do...all that Michael's fans asked of you!!!!" We will prevail!
Thursday 06/14/2001 8:46:42am
Name: Larry E Long
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Where are you from?: Pennsylvania
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Comments: Andrew Lloyd Webber has an opportunity here to create screen musical history and immortality. Phantom needs to be filmed now and it needs to be filmed with Michael Crawford as the Phantom. Anyone else in the role will relegate it to the all to long list of forgetable and in many cases just plain awful film adaptations of great broadway musicals. If in doubt perhaps he should rent The Wiz and try to picture 35 year old Diana Ross as a fifteen year old girl. It didn't work then and it doesn't work now. I've heard some nonsense that Michael is too old to play the part. What rubbish! First of all the Phantom is supposed to be older and secondly he's completly in makeup so who could tell? It's the singing voice that carries the role and Michael Crawford has the market cornered. His name as top billing will guarantee a winner. What more could anyone want (except Sarah Brightman, my favorite, who is, sadly, too old to play Christine anymore)?
Wednesday 06/13/2001 10:35:05pm
Name: Claudia Bessmer
E-Mail: blessbess@surfclear.com
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Where are you from?: Wilmington NC
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom--always has been and always will be--period.
Wednesday 06/13/2001 10:20:33pm
Name: Laura ~G~
E-Mail: galadrielssong@yahoo.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hello. I have been following your campaign for a long while now and I would like to commend you on your tenacity and many accomplishments. Hang in there and know that you did well beyond your best. Here is another phan who does appreciate your efforts. You people rock!
Good luck and here's hoping you win,
Laura ~G~
Wednesday 06/13/2001 2:47:40pm
Name: Tony Picillo
E-Mail: tpicillo@earthlink.net
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I agree with you put me on the campaign.
Wednesday 06/13/2001 8:45:27am
Name: Rayna Santiago
E-Mail: lady_laran@yahoo.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I want to thank you so much for putting this website up. I have been so aggravated with Lloyd Webber since the Evita fiasco. Honestly, what is going on with him lately? He knows that Michael is the only chance to make a success with that movie. Judging from recent videos, Michael is still 'into' the role of Erik. In my humble opinion, he is the only man suitable for the job.

I recall reading an interview with Lloyd Webber on why he chose Crawford. I wonder why he's forgotten his ideas now?

Please let me know if there happens to be further development or if I can do something.

Rayna Santiago
Wednesday 06/13/2001 8:39:28am
Name: Mark A. Jannone
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Where are you from?: New York
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Comments: Being lucky enough to see Michael Crawford on Broadway as the Phantom and in concert at Radio City was breath taking. The mere consideration of another phantom to replace the person which has mastered that character is preposterous. The capabilities of Michael Crawford far exceed those of the current silver screen actors. The characteristics that made the play successful would easily trasfer to that of the movie provided that quality entertainers be used.
Tuesday 06/12/2001 2:47:23pm
Name: Henri Kajander
E-Mail: I dont have E-Mail address
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Homepage URL: http://N\A
Where are you from?: Finland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Tuesday 06/12/2001 8:56:56am
Name: Aaron Sashihara
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Where are you from?: New Jersey
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Comments: I think that this web page is great and I thank you for puting it up. I hope that you suceed in your quest to have Michael Crawford star as the Phantom in the coming movie. I am a Phantom fan, and I would never consider seeing a movie of the "Phantom of the Opera" that did not star THE phantom, Michael Crawford. Thank you, and good luck!
Monday 06/11/2001 5:35:32pm
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 a Hollywood Reporter article on movies and the media about 20th Century Fox and the X-Men movie.
"Already selling a million comics a month and inspiring thousands of fan sites, the X-Men weren't exactly unknown entities. But for Twentieth Century Fox, the challenge was how to get ready for the comic's next incarnation.
"The first thing that obviously had to take place was to analyze the makeup of that fan base' explains Jeffrey Godsick, executive vp of publicity and promotions for Twentieth Century Fox. 'They were the people who were going to be there in line on opening day; they were also going to be our harshest critics'
Once those niche audiences were identified, it was necessary to excite them about the prospect of the film...."

Okay-how come they care what their fan base thinks and phantom fans are treated like chopped liver. Even WB took enormous care with their Harry Potter casting and treatment of the movie (well, up until some suit decided it was a good idea to sue children) in an attempt to keep the fans happy. Instead we get told by everyone involved to go take a hike. Apparently ALW and WB don't care about the people who've seen the show 10, 20, 30 times. Well, they have succeeded in one thing. We're excited about the movie all right. Not the way they want us to be though. Instead of having millions of fans eagerly awaiting POTO they have fans who are angry, disillusioned and stocking up on rotten tomatoes.

Monday 06/11/2001 5:30:12pm
Name: Cathy Fisher
E-Mail: raist-chan@myself.com
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Do you want the Phantom Movie to be an automatic failure? If Antonio Banderas plays the part of the Phantom, it will be. Michael Crawford is the only true Phantom. Remember, there's about 58 million potential viewers who can either choose to go--or not.
Monday 06/11/2001 5:28:24pm
Name: Misoks
E-Mail: ca-fisher@home.com
Homepage Title: Dragonlol
Homepage URL: http://members.home.net/ca-fisher
Where are you from?: Michigan
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Comments: In the part of someone who is supposed to be a musical genius, you need someone who can at least sing well. Antonio Banderas is not right for the part.
Monday 06/11/2001 6:25:03am
Name: Dave D. Stoneman
E-Mail: the_broadway_star@hotmail.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: How can they not give the role to M.C. they should be begging him to play it. who is better than a man who MADE it what it is? and a man who put his time and sweat into perfecting it. If it wasn't for the original british cast of phantom I probably would have not been so interested in the show. and I wouldn't have been inspired to be a performer. to me M.C is the legend that I can only hope to be half as good.
Dave D. Stoneman
Sunday 06/10/2001 10:10:44pm
Name: ducky
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Comments: The show just wouldn't be the same if It didn't involve Mr. Crawford. I saw it on stage without him and it wasn't half as good! He just fits the role and he's a brilliant artist.
Sunday 06/10/2001 8:52:46pm
Name: Anne Paul
E-Mail: cosmicdancer@enter.net
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Where are you from?: Allentown, PA, USA
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Comments: I was introduced to Phantom of the Opera via the soundtrack. That is also how I was introduced to Michael Crawford. My greatest regret is that I didn't see him on Broadway. Make my day, please!! Cast him in the movie. I can't imagine any other voice or actor in that role.
Sunday 06/10/2001 2:40:54pm
Name: Tom E Jones
E-Mail: tjjdjones@aol.com
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Where are you from?: TEXAS
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Comments: I have seen Phantom 15 times in LA, San Francisco and NYC. Michael MUST play the lead. I have never bought a VIDEO or DVD but I will when Michael stars in the Movie. David Gaines was good, but Michael is the Phantom!!! Please no one else
Sunday 06/10/2001 1:54:45pm
Name: Mindy Wise
E-Mail: drkmwise@cs.com
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Please, do what you can to get Michael Crawford into the movie. Please, go to the greatest length possible. He has brought out the true soul of Phantom and Antonio can't take that away.
Sunday 06/10/2001 9:38:33am
Name: Charles Fulcher
E-Mail: cfulcher@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Williamsburg, Virginia
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford has proven himself an excellent suitor to carry the role of "The Phantom". To turn your back on him would be a betrayal, not only of his excellent service, but of the millions of fans. We want the best in a Phantom movie. We want the man who has come to symbolize the role. Anything less mocks us and the rest of the movie/musical world. Please consider Michael Crawford as the lead in the film version of the "The Phantom of the Opera".
Sunday 06/10/2001 4:32:53am
Name: LINDA GOFF
E-Mail: kanksmomm@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Michigan
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I have seen Phantom 4 times, it is my dream to see phantom with Michael Crawford in the lead role, as he can only portray him
Saturday 06/09/2001 11:21:42pm
Name: Kelly Larson
E-Mail: KLJFM@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Milwaukee WI USA
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Saturday 06/09/2001 10:43:57pm
Name: Thiago Marcellus
E-Mail: tcataldo@terra.com.br
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Where are you from?: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Saturday 06/09/2001 9:16:17pm
Name: Steve Tomlitz
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