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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
Wednesday 08/01/2001 4:25:28pm
Name: le fantome
E-Mail: le_fantome@operamail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: manahawkin, NJ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford kicks butt as the Phantom! To try to replace him in that role is only to embarrass onesself!
Wednesday 08/01/2001 1:08:37pm
Name: Shelley
E-Mail: nike.tzi21@gateway.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hi! My name is Shelley and I think that MC should definately play the phantom if they make a movie. I don't know what I could do to help but i definately support it! --Shelley :)
Wednesday 08/01/2001 9:59:35am
Name: Julie
E-Mail: janya13@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is the only Phantom!!! If you replace him, then I'll be a lot less likely to buy the movie. Simple fact. Cast Michael as the Phantom!!!!!
Tuesday 07/31/2001 5:50:24pm
Name: Shelley
E-Mail: nike.tzi21@gateway.net
Homepage Title: The SLW Variety Page!
Homepage URL: http://www.expage.com/page/slwvarietypage
Where are you from?: PA, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford has the most beautiful voice in the world and I would die to meet him someday! I hope they do make him Phantom!
Tuesday 07/31/2001 0:17:00am
Name: chuck borek
E-Mail: cbborek@msn.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: comstock park michigan, u.s.a.
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: if his voice is still strong, then it would be a no brainer. his voice is what every body remembers.
Monday 07/30/2001 11:39:30pm
Name: dan eustaquio
E-Mail: dan@m-msilver.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: talisay city, cebu,. philippines
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i got a cassette tape of the phantom of the opera 11 years ago. until now i
never stopped listening to this classic musical. i have never heard of any
other actor whose voice is so haunting as his. i believe that it is only
michael crawford who can give justice to the role of the phantom. and for
me, it is michael crawford or nothing.
Monday 07/30/2001 8:13:56pm
Name: Roslyn Renee Wilson
E-Mail: roogirl85@aol.com
Homepage Title: Working on it !
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Born in Missouri , living in Georgia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This idea of a movie of the Phantom with Michael is something I want to see happen in my life time ! I maybe 15 , but I really really want this to happen !!!!!!! I am a huge fan !!! I know a little bit about Michael so I have made it a sworn duty to learn more ! I fully agree with this mission . God bless you guys and I hope it all works out !
Monday 07/30/2001 8:57:59am
Name: margelet jones
E-Mail: sasmaj@wnt.sas.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: raleigh, nc
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I truly feel that Michael has the voice and the acting skills to perform in the
Phantom movie. thanks
Monday 07/30/2001 8:28:50am
Name: jay m. kong
E-Mail: jmk007ph@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: philippines
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am very excited that Phantom of the opera will be shown in the movie. I hope it will be soon. I am always fascinated by the mystery of the phantom.
Monday 07/30/2001 1:29:18am
Name: Simon Holt
E-Mail: srholt77@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Simon R. Holt
Homepage URL: http://www.simon-holt.com
Where are you from?: Perth, Australia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Sunday 07/29/2001 9:31:12pm
Name: Lisa Berlitz
E-Mail:
Homepage Title: don't have one yet
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Cleveland, Ohio
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am a fan of theater and musicals. Being a fan, I support the arts and the performances of the very best actors and actresses in the world today and visit the theater whenever my pocketbook allows.

We are about to lose this one folks. And frankly I don't care who owns the rights or who stands to make a bloody fortune. I only know that when I place my bottom firmly in the seats to see the film I expect to watch a movie that is a faithful adaptation of the stage play.

Andrew Lloyd Webber. Are you thinking straight and have you given any thought at all to the fact that the people who love this play the most are the ones who will be complaining the loudest? Get a grip man, you may be a lord but you are about to lose any shred of respect we hold for you. Cast Michael now before it's too late.

Very unhappy in Cleveland,
Lisa
Sunday 07/29/2001 9:20:07pm
Name: John Miller
E-Mail:
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Pennsylvania, USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE GOD OF THEATRE!!
Sunday 07/29/2001 12:55:51am
Name: karen bailey
E-Mail: onlyone@karenbailey.freeserve.co.uk
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: bridlington, england
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford is the only man to play the phantom in the film, he is the best phantom by far and the most experienced, no one elso could take his place.
Saturday 07/28/2001 3:49:46pm
Name: DIANE
E-Mail: revelati0n 1 7@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: THERE IS NO ONE ELSE FIT TO PLAY THE ROLE OF THE PHANTOM IN THE UPCOMING MOVIE, ONLY MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!
Saturday 07/28/2001 0:50:56am
Name: Dizz
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: If a couple of companies are going to risk millions of dollars to make a film of a successful stage property, why take a bigger risk by changing the very element that made the property so successful in the first place, the actor who played the title role.

The whole point of this campaign is to ensure that Michael Crawford takes his rightful place as the title character in the permanant record of the most profitable stage musical of all. He did all the work in laying the foundation and characterization that other actors have attempted to re-create. If you've ever seen copies of a Xerox of a photo of a Xerox, you'll notice that for every generation removed, the picture gets less and less dicernable. The same is true of actors who have the problem of trying to recreate a roll. It's a copy of a copy of a copy. And it isn't very good.

At least when someone pays their $75 or whatever at a legitimate theater to see the play, they realize that they're seeing a 20th generation actor in the roll, and hopefully, they'll enjoy it for what it is. The stated intent of Warner Brother's announcement of doing Phantom back in 1990 was to bring exactly what people had seen on the stage to the big screen. Now that Steve Barton is gone, one third of the chemistry will be sorely missed. The most important part of the formula began as and still continues to be Michael Crawford. I realize the prejudice that movie executives have to decisions made in former regimes, but in the 1990 case, the decision was absolutely right and was cheered by fans the world over. If they don't go with Michael Crawford and the original framework of the musical, they are literally shoveling money into what the book described as the "fiery furnaces."

Quite frankly, if this film is made without Michael Crawford as the Phantom, and with major changes to the score and book, there are thousands of people who will not only refuse to pay $8 to $10 to see the film, but who will actively boycott Warner Brothers and Really Useful Group projects. I refuse to pay one penny to either of these companies ever again until Michael Crawford fulfills his contractual agreement and completes his role as the Phantom in this movie. If Michael Crawford is not the Phantom and a film is made, I will be more than happy to stand out in front of cinemas with my fellow drama students from Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton (one of the top 10 performing arts universities in the U.S.) to do informational pickets. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Warner Bros and RUG.
Friday 07/27/2001 10:35:17pm
Name: the_true_phantom_of_the_opera
E-Mail: the_true_phantom_of_the_opera@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: new york
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I love michael and I think what your doing is absolutely wonderful I've listened to this musical for as long as I can remember and I fell in love with the phantom the moment I heard his voice. I am only 14 and love opera I can sing from baritone to saprano and music is my life. I would love to see a movie with Micheal Crawford as the phantom.
Friday 07/27/2001 8:47:41pm
Name: Kathy Lacy
E-Mail: katlacy@peoplepc.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Benton Ky.
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: One of the greatest voice's ever!! I refuse to see the movie if Michael isn't in it!
Friday 07/27/2001 7:38:20pm
Name: Megan Graham Cowell
E-Mail: megsiebubbles@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kerrville,Texas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Ok this is the thing. I am 18 (well on October 5th) anyway ever since i was a little girl i have always heard about the famous play Phantom of The Opera, and dreamed of seeing it on Broadway in NY. Well that dream came true. I saw it when Howard McGillin was the Phantom and still is and i still would like to write him but dont know how to reach him. Anyway i think that this movie that you are doing or thinking of doing is the BEST idea ever, but i also think that it would be great to have the original Phantom Michael Crawford playing his old role once again. When i saw the play i went out and bought the CD of the Original cast recording and fell in love with it. I know you might think "oh she's only 18 she can't possibly appreciate this music." Well in fact i think Mr.Webber is a VERY talented man. I love his music and always will. Again i think that Michael should be casted as his once breathtaking role and might i add that role is still breathtaking. The movie i hope would be just like the play no alterations no new things, because the play is what saved my life. What i mean is. Before i saw the play i wanted to so badly to study Film and Play Directing,I have dreamed of doing that since i was 7, but that dream was crushed when almost all my loved ones and friends told me i would never be able to achive that kind of career. Thats when i fell into depression,something that i have lived with for a long time, but when i saw that play i realized i can do anything i put my mind to. Many dreams of mine have been broken but now everytime i think about that night i saw that play i tell myself that i can do it, I can make my dreams come true just like Michael Crawford,Harold prince and just like Mr. Webber. I know this sounds stupid and a waste of time, but the fact is this play this upcoming movie or even the thought of making one is very important to not just people like me but to thousands of people all around the world. Almost every person i have talked to that has seen the play when Michael played the Phantom has said he was wonderful and if he acts anything like he sings...then they are right. His voice is one of the best ones i have heard in a long time. Again i love this play and wish i could read the book but i can't find the book anywhere. I know that movie directors and casting directors like to have Major named actors in their movies.But you want to know what the public thinks about when they want to cast like that with Classic plays and story lines? When you put some actor or acctress that is well known into somthing most younger people (my age) have never seen. One: the older groups think its a discrace and think it might be just another play that has been "Moderized or Updated" and Two: the younger groups will only know the movie as that movie that "one guy" or girl played in. They wont see it for what it really is. They will only see it as another movie they wont see it as a wonderful, spectacular play and story it really is. I have taken up to much of your time. But i do thank you for taking the time to read this. And again...Michael is the best way to go. Please dont take anything i have said in offence. I dont mean it that way. Thank you once again, and please give word to Mr. Webber to keep going with the plays and music, and that he is the blessing to music.Again thank you and long live The Phantom of The Opera.
Sincerly,
Megan Cowell
P.S. If you would like to contact me please write to this e-mail megsiebubbles@hotmail.com that will reach me directly. Thankyou.
Friday 07/27/2001 3:02:53pm
Name: Phanari
E-Mail: phantomstudent25@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Phelan
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: This is messed up! Unless they do the ORIGINAL musical, they should not do it at all. However, if they must, at least cast a man who can actually SING WELL and not make devoted phans puke at the mere sound of Banderas's nasty little voice! Yes, I have thrown up hearing Banderas. I really did, I'm not kidding. Michael Crawford owns the mask and is rightful to wear it. However, Banderas has never even PLAYED the Phantom and sucks anyway, therefore rendering him UNWORTHY of the mask!
~Phanari
Friday 07/27/2001 2:51:18pm
Name: Music of the Night
E-Mail: rocket_queen2001@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England, UK
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I LOVE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IT HAS BEEN MY FAVOURITE MUSICAL FOR YEARS AND MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE BEST PHANTOM THE ROLE HAS EVER HAD. I REALLY WISH ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER WOULD CAST HIM AS THE PHANTOM IN THIS FILM AND LIKE MILLIONS OF OTHER FANS, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT! ~REBECCA~
Friday 07/27/2001 5:14:40am
Name: Christine Fernandez
E-Mail: maui_luton@msn.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I've seen Phantom several times and Michael Crawford is the only one that should play the phantom in the movie
Friday 07/27/2001 0:17:43am
Name: JULIE T. BYERS
E-Mail: JTBWRITER@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: TEMPLE CITY, CA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: IT WOULD BE A TOTAL TRAVESTY IF ANYONE OTHER THAN MICHAEL CRAWFORD PLAYS THE PHANTOM IN A MOVIE!

MUCH AS I ADMIRE ANTONIO BANDERAS AS AN ACTOR, AND AS A BEGINNING SINGER, HE IS NO PHANTOM!!!

I TOO WILL NOT PURCHASE TICKETS, RECORDINGS OR MEMORABLILIA FROM ANY WARNER BROS PRODUCTION IF MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS NOT AT LEAST OFFERED THE ROLE OF THE PHANTOM!
Thursday 07/26/2001 9:04:44pm
Name: Louise Cassidy
E-Mail: L22scorpio@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Yorkshire, U.K.
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: I so wanted to see Phantom of the Opera when it came out, and still do. It was a special production.
Thursday 07/26/2001 4:31:41pm
Name: Debbie Crabtrey
E-Mail: edjcrab@wimberley-tx.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Wimberley, Texas
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I've only seen the play once but have listened to the soundtrack for quite awhile wishing for a chance to see him. If not on the stage at least in the movie. What a voice!!
Wednesday 07/25/2001 6:58:37pm
Name: Sandra Geller
E-Mail: ksgeller@mediaone.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: massachusetts
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Michael doesn't play the Phantom, there is no reason to produce the film. Michael IS THE Phantom!
Wednesday 07/25/2001 9:55:01am
Name: VICKY FELL
E-Mail: NA
Homepage Title: NA
Homepage URL: http://NA
Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I THINK YOU ARE THE BEST ACTOR AND SINGER.ALSO I LOVED YOU IN CONDORMAN AND THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.I WAS SUPPOSE TO GO TO THE PLAY WHEN IT WAS FIRST IN NEW YORK BUT I BROKE MY ANKLE AND COULD NOT GO.I WROTE TO YOUR FAN CLUB AND THEY SENT ME AN AUTOGRAPH PICTURE OF YOU WHICH I LOVE VERY MUCH AND WILL ALWAYS KEEP AS MY MOST PRISED POSSESSION.
I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR MOST LOYAL AND FAVORITE FAN.
PS; I HAVE ALL YOUR CASSETTES OF YOUR MUSIC .
Wednesday 07/25/2001 9:08:35am
Name: PHANTOM'S PHRIEND.
E-Mail: jaime@picknowl.com.au
Homepage Title: ----------------------------------------
Homepage URL: http://------------------------------------------------------------
Where are you from?: oz
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: M.P.C;
MICHAEL PATRICK CRAWFORD's initials;
M.P.C;
MY PHANTOM CHOICE;
Need I say any more?!!!!
THE PHANTOM'S PHRIEND, "Mrs. O.G".
Tuesday 07/24/2001 4:02:23am
Name: Joe Lin
E-Mail: bonbon328@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: CA, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:
Tuesday 07/24/2001 3:09:16am
Name: Gyöngyi
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Hungary
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. He knows and understands the role.
HE IS THE ROLE.
Tuesday 07/24/2001 0:58:38am
Name: PHANTOM'S PHRIEND.
E-Mail: jaime@picknowl.com.au
Homepage Title: ----------------------------------------
Homepage URL: http://----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Where are you from?: oz.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hello all,
WE (Michael's/Erik's phans) ALL ABSOLUTELY LURVE AND ADORE "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" (AND Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD); We all adore the (ORIGINAL ALW) music and the (ORIGINAL ALW) story of (poor, blighted) Erik;
But alas, how you repay us,
Deny us and betray us;
keeping us STILL waiting for THE ALW "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" on video. Just imagine it, IF ONLY you HAD brought out the ALW "PHANTOM" on video, WITH Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD 11 + years ago, you would have been even wealthier, AND much sooner too.
Don't yuz all reckon by now that your public really has waited longer than long enough for this production to be brought out on video-tape? Then EVERYBODY can see it, AND enjoy it, time after time after time. This version, I know now, would certainly be MY MOST WATCHED version. Within a week, I would need to buy a new video because I would have "played it to death" by then. Come on folks!; it really is HIGH-TIME TO FINALLY GET THIS PRODUCTION UP AND RUNNING; -------- COME ON; PLEEEEEEEEEEASE GIVE US OUR "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" video, STARRING Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD, NOW!!!!
(any other will NOT be tolerated; we, your paying/viewing public will DEFINITELY NOT PURCHASE the video IF Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD is NOT CAST).
We will all really love you WHEN!!!! Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS cast in the lead role (with of course, myself cast as "Christine Daae"; well, I can dream.....)
Come on "Andy", Warner Brothers, and all else involved in this (yet-to-be-made, Ho Hum) ALW video production.
Give us who we want.

If you're all really quiet, you will hear the whole world saying (for the billionth + time) in unison
"CAST Mr. MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS 'ERIK, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' IN 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' ------------ NOOOOOW!!!!; PLEEEEEEEEEESE!!!! ------YOU ARE TRYING OUR PATIENCE";
"Bring out this CRAWFORD Production on video --- NOOOOOOOW". Oh oh. Eeeeek; Look up there; that chandelier is rocking extremely violently and its lights are flickering madly; HELP!!!! PLEASE~~~~~DON'T let it drop; let it quickly please become calm!!!! ---------
MICHAEL CRAWFORD as ERIK;
the chandelier will not fall and everybody will be spared,
but, if you will insist on remaining persistent in casting somebody else to wear Erik's (MICHAEL CRAWFORD's) mask, then you've obviously got a death wish. YIKES!!!!; you'd all better run now; Heeeeere comes that chandelier, dropping whizzingly fast.
Thank you all for taking the time to read my letter,
Thank you,
From:---The Phantom's Phriend.
PS:---MICHAEL CRAWFORD, MICHAEL CRAWFORD, MICHAEL CRAWFORD, MICHAEL CRAWFORD,MICHAEL CRAWFORD...............
Monday 07/23/2001 11:43:24pm
Name: Deb Somers
E-Mail: marmes4t@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Columbia, TN
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom!!!
He is the only choice for the movie.
Monday 07/23/2001 6:17:54pm
Name: Andy
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: 2 Miles from your House
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Diane,
Here is my signing of your guestbook (My wife doesn't surf the web much). Now will you please come over to our house for the party?

I have never seen "Phantom of the Opera" but I hope you have enough tapes to put the whole thing together so I could experience it with Michael. Then, maybe I could understand the passion that you have for it.

You are a good hearted person to have such concern for other individuals well being (and future).

Best of Luck.....Andy
Monday 07/23/2001 0:21:24am
Name: Adam Schoales
E-Mail: discobobdude@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Canada
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: It was about 7 days ago I found out about the Phantom Film! When I did I was so happy. I always wanted one to be made and was ever so glad! But then I read on, seeing that Antonio Banderas was to be cast. I now almost broke into tears! I have loved the Phantom since I was 2, saw it twice and its my favorite musical! I mean how, how could you betray all the Phantom Fans in the world with a Hollywood actor!?! He has a spanish acsent- good for Evita, but not for a french character!! There are 2 phantoms I would much rather see- Michael Crawford or Colm Wilkinson. Both amazing Phantoms and I grew up listening to both of them singing my favorite Phantom Songs. If this film is taken out as some horrible film with Antonio than you will not see me checking it out. If I were you i'd stick to the 1991 script! Why didn't you make that one? It sounded so good. I gaurenty this film will be a flop because many willing Phantom Fans will not see it. I heard that it will be made in the Evita style. Why aren't you doing it in a Joseph/J.C. (2000) film style. I love the look of them because they make them look like the stage versions. Please please, make the film right- with no Hollywood Actors/Actress' in leading roles! If you could let me know what you think befor August 20th it would make my 13th birthday so wonderful. So please! Make the right desicion- Michael Crawford/Colm Wilkenson as Phantom and in a stage style not extreme film style with lots of fades ect. make it like they would do it on stage.

Signed
Adam Schoales
Sunday 07/22/2001 5:24:18pm
Name: Stephanie
E-Mail: PrincessVegeta7@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Niskayuna N.Y.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I really love The Phantom of the Opera and if WB does make a movie, I beleive that Micheal Crawford is the ONLY choice regarding the casting of The Phantom.
Sunday 07/22/2001 5:04:51pm
Name: Alyssa
E-Mail: alyssa_t25@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Wisconsin
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: All I've got to say is that if Michael Crawford isn't in the movie, there's no point in watching it.
Sunday 07/22/2001 10:02:04am
Name: Matt deMille
E-Mail: golden-fleece@mindspring.com
Homepage Title: New Dimension Games
Homepage URL: http://www.newdimensiongames.com
Where are you from?: Tacoma, Washington
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Like countless fans of the Phantom, the Webber musical especially, I will only see the Warner Bros. film if Michael Crawford has the title role. Mr. Crawford gave that character life..."It's ME they hear..." he says to Christine, and it is true, in art and in life. For the sake of posterity Crawford simply MUST perform one last time, to be immortalized in film. I have seen the show seven times, in London, San Fransisco, Vancouver and Seattle, and still no one, not in three different countries, plays the Phantom as does Crawford. He IS the Phantom. This film can be made no other way...or at least, it won't be seen or appreciated by very many, myself included.
Saturday 07/21/2001 10:50:52pm
Name: Sharon
E-Mail: AriMylady@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: U.S.A.
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: I think that he would be the best for the Phantom. I love how he sings in that. I have the soundtrack on cassette tapes for now but I know he sings as the best Phantom ever. No one can hold a candle against him. He is the Phantom of the Opera.
Saturday 07/21/2001 10:45:02pm
Name: Ken
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: San Diego, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Antonio Banderas is not acceptable to me as the Phantom. I saw/heard him sing on the ALW Birthday Show and he was just awful. In addition to the poor quality of his voice, his inability to clearly enunciate the English lyrics is really annoying. I saw him as Che in "Evita", which was such a boring film that I left after the first hour. Who ever it was that gave Banderas the idea that he should play the Phantom should be strung up. It's blasphamy! Michael Crawford created the role, his voice is still magnificent, and he is available and interested in playing the part in the film. What other reasons do you need? If WB and ALW continue with their plans, only Banderas fans will go to see it and they will be disappointed since his pretty face will be covered in ugly make-up. Phantom fans will stay home and listen to their cherished, original cast CDs with Michael Crawford. It's really too bad because we have been waiting many years to see the film of a much-loved musical. It could be a huge success if it was done right. But the signs are ominous.
Saturday 07/21/2001 6:45:23pm
Name: Clifta Frizzell
E-Mail: CliftaF@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Garden Grove, CA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The best birthday present I ever got was seeing Michael play the Phantom onstage at the music center. It was absolutely spellbinding! I can't picture anyone else in the movie.
Saturday 07/21/2001 6:19:52pm
Name: Peggy Kinsell
E-Mail: peg_kin@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Only phantom is Michael Crawford. Good luck with the campaign!
Saturday 07/21/2001 4:06:28pm
Name: Victoria
E-Mail: nellafantasiasb@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: none
Homepage URL: http://none
Where are you from?: Wisconsin
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: I beleive Micheal Crawford should be the Phantom because he sings with such emotion. He evokes every sound with such humanity and feeling. His cry, "Christine, Christine" goes staight to the heart. No one else can replace him. I saw Antonio Banderas ATTEMPT to play it on ALW's Celebration. AB has an accent, making him sound more like a VAMPIRE than a Phantom. PLUS his voice has gone through the ringer. Micheal Crawford is STILL going strong! Warner Brother's better pick Crawford and Brightman. It would truly make the Phantom Movie come alive!
Saturday 07/21/2001 3:49:39pm
Name: Rhonda Vaughn
E-Mail:
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Homepage URL: http:
Where are you from?: Mississippi
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Andrew Lloyd Weber and The Powers That Be think that they just MUST have
Antonio in the movie, let them cast him
as Raul. I've seen him TRY to sing and
act the part of the Phantom. What a joke! He is pathetic, and sounds like a
sissy!! Michael is the one and only
Phantom! If he is not cast as the Phantom, I won't go see the movie.
Michael is the man! No one else will do.
Friday 07/20/2001 10:19:42pm
Name: Catherine Cardoza
E-Mail: OnceAGypsyWitch@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Friday 07/20/2001 3:03:56pm
Name: Fran Richardson
E-Mail: frannyrich@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Nashville, Tennessee
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have now seen the Phantom of the Opera play 7 times: 2 New York 3 Chicago and 2 in Nashville. It will tour again here in September. I will see it. I also have been a fan of MC through the years separate from this play. MC's talent is so strong and no one sings as well. What I will not understand is why is there a question? I heard also that this movie was in the making 1990. I wondered what happened. I am sorry that the divorce put things on hold, however, I would think the stress of that would be over by now. After all, Sarah did perform for ALW's 50th birthday bash. Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford created these roles in the beginning. We are in the music business in Nashville and I understand what the art means to the artist and to writers. Let them do the movie because they have earned the right. They are a big reason for the ultimate success of this play. Who said that MC is not right for the role? He made the role come to life. Think about it. Then make the movie. Perhaps if Warner Brothers is not interested, there are plenty of other movie studios who are interested in perserving this kind of movie magic.
Friday 07/20/2001 2:20:29pm
Name: Jessica Kun
E-Mail: exarkun51@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Iceheart's Lair in the 5th Cellar
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/punjabchild_phantom5thcellar
Where are you from?: ohio,usa
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The thought of not casting Crawford as the Phantom is sheer madness. The fact that Warner Bros. is more worried about casting a hollywood big name is the phantom,shows that they don't care about making a good moive. If the moive studios have doubts about MC they should put them aside. Rest assured, if Michael is cast as the Phantom, the moive will be a box office smash and rant with the immortal film such as Star Wars and Gone with the Wind. I myself am a young Phantom fan, and never got the see michael on stage as the phantom, nor never will I. A phantom moive with the orignal Phantom, crawford,is a way to giving back top the fans, and give younger generations like me a chance to see Phantom as they have never seen him before. Michael Crawford is the Phantom.I suprised his middle name isn't Erik. His voice makes me cry and his jokes make me laugh. A brillant actor and a remarkable singer. Long Live Michael Crawford as the Phantom Of The Opera!!
Friday 07/20/2001 1:18:01am
Name: Dan Thibeault
E-Mail: DanDaMan855@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am Michael's distant cousin. Seriously I am. I'm strongly supporting this move. And I feel that not casting him as the phantom is an insult to my family.
Thursday 07/19/2001 9:31:43pm
Name: Melinda
E-Mail: sysbro@foryou.net
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Where are you from?: Ohio
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Sir Lloyd Webber seems to be having difficulty right now making decisions so it's been simplified:

1. a) Make the movie or b) Don't make the movie
If you choose (a), then go to question 2
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

2. a) Film it now or b) Wait another 11+ years
If you choose (a), then go to question 3
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

3. a) Make money b) Lose money
If you choose (a), then go to question 4
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

4. a) Listen to the phans or b) Ignore the phans
If you choose (a), then go to question 5
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

5. a) Make minor changes to the story line or b) Make major changes to the storyline
If you choose (a), then go to question 6
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

6. a) Utilize the music from the play and add new music or b) Eliminate songs popular in the play and write all new songs
If you choose (a), then go to question 7
If you choose (b) stop - you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility

7. a) Release a cast recording b) Don't release a cast recording
If you choose (a), then go to question 8
If you choose (b) stop - you lose a chance for large profits with related marketing materials

8. a) Cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom b) Cast anybody else
If you choose (a), then you win and make large profits from your wise decisions
If you choose (b) then you lose everything and everybody and have to start over - no phans, no money and generate extreme hostility
Thursday 07/19/2001 1:08:14pm
Name: Joanne Daley
E-Mail: Mrsdaley@aol.com
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Where are you from?: Illinois
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford's Phantom of the Opera is great theatre but only lives on in the memory of those fortunate to see the live performance. Our modern technology demands we record and preserve Phantom on film for ourselves and for future generations. If a film is made changing the music and starring Antonio Banderas then it will be second rate. You have the perfect combination with Michael Crawford as the phantom and the great story and music of Andrew Lloyd Webber -- please preserve this version for us!
Thursday 07/19/2001 6:01:03am
Name: Sohyun Park
E-Mail: hyeunso@hanmail.net
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Where are you from?: Seoul ,Korea
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: When i remembering my trip in UK,i allways remember of you.
it's the most greatest time..
Wednesday 07/18/2001 11:44:04am
Name: Carlos Fuster
E-Mail: Finest3100@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: NewYork City
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: This broadway play has changed my life ever since I saw it many years ago. I left the theater that night feeling so good about life, I really loved it. I have seen it several times since then and I will always cherish those memories for ever. Thank you very much and please keep up the great work !
Carlos Fuster
Wednesday 07/18/2001 8:55:25am
Name: Mr. Surapan Purananda
E-Mail: buranond@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: Bangkok, Thailand
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Sir Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" is my most favorite one. I saw it once in Melbourne some years ago and I have been very impressed with it since then. (Although Mr. Crawford did not perform here.) I also have a few CDs of "The Phantom", but the"Highlight from the Phantom of the Opera" which I often listen to is the best. Mr. Crawford's voice is so emotional. To be honest, I have looked for the VDO or CD that officially recorded Sir Webber's version of "The Phantom" but to learned that it has never been produced. The idea to have Mr. Crawford star and sing in the movie is so excellent. Go ahead. You will definitely receive my big support.
Wednesday 07/18/2001 8:54:37am
Name: Don Moore
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Where are you from?: Indiana, USA
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Comments: Not only am I unable to understand how ALW could consider ANYONE other than Michael Crawford for this role, how in the world he settled on Antonio Banderas is and will always be quite beyond my my comprehension. Good luck!
Tuesday 07/17/2001 8:30:56pm
Name: Charles Dodson
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