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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
  Monday 04/22/2002 10:49:00pm
Name: Kristen Almand
E-Mail: kalmandjoy@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: North Carolina
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford must play the Phantom. Just think of us in the younger generations. We have not had the chance to see him play the role that made him famous. All we have is the audio. Let's let another generation fall in love with him and the musical.

  Monday 04/22/2002 3:17:59pm
Name: Cindy Lock
E-Mail: dclock3@juno.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Massachusetts
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: There is no other Phantom but Michael Crawford! I wouldn't bother going to the movie if he wasn't cast as the Phantom; many of my friends feel the same way. Why wouldn't you cast him??

  Monday 04/22/2002 3:15:38pm
Name: Maggie Birge
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Owensboro, KY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I also love The Music Man and have a personal anecdote about it.

In the spring after TMM opened, Meredith Willson and his first wife (pronounced Ree-nee but I don't remember how to spell it) came to do a convocation at my college. Since I'd been listening to him for years on the radio I was a huge fan of his work and was bound and determined not to miss the chance to see him. I dragged along a 6'4", 165 lb. stringbean of a guy I had just started dating. At that time he didn't know there was a world outside of sports.

Willson was a delight. Music Man was so dear to his heart and he overflowed with joy and passion for the show. He played, and his wife sang, most of the score and it was the first time I realized that 76 Trombones and Goodnight My Someone have the same melody.

The upshot of that convocation, for me personally, is that I have remained a dedicated fan of Meredith Willson and his music and am forever grateful that someone like me who had no chance to get to New York and see the show at that time finally had the opportunity to see Robert Preston in his signature role when the show was filmed. Preston was a delight and one of a kind and no one could have performed that part like he did. God bless MW for sticking to his guns and insisting on Preston.

It is almost criminal that Andrew Lloyd Webber, who was as equally passionate about The Phantom of the Opera, has backed down on his commitment to film it faithful to the original. He doesn't understand why people love it so...and we've told him. He doesn't think we saw the show in the right perspective...but we've told him we understand it better than he does. He says he wants to change everything...and we've told him not to change anything. He's become a whiny, waffling wimp about Phantom and piddles and fiddles with everything else he possibly can, which I think is his way of not facing a truth he doesn't want to face. That truth is that he isn't going to get his way on this one, and if he tries, the wrath of millions of fans around the world is going to come down on his head like a load of bricks. Why can't he just respect his own masterpiece and repay its devoted fans by giving them the movie they are begging to see? We still have the passion for this show and its star even if he's lost it.

Maggie

P.S. The 6'4" stringbean weighs a little more than he did in the spring of 1958 (ahem...so do I) but we are both still huge Music Man (and Robert Preston) fans.


  Monday 04/22/2002 3:13:22pm
Name: melinda
E-Mail: sysbro@foryou.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: "The Music Man" is one of my favorite movies too.

"Morton DaCosta and Meredith Willson convinced WB that "Robert Preston was the only man for the role."
Meredith Willson respected his work and cared about it. I bet he understood the reasons why the audience liked this piece. From what I have read about Willson, he was a force with which to be reckoned. Nothing wishy washy or wimpy about this man. He was a decisive man who got what he wanted by pure grit and determination. He had great instincts and was a risk taker. Gee, makes you wish he were still living. He would take POTO by the horns and wrestle to the ground. I believe WB listened to him because he was confident in his beliefs and didn't take any guff off of anybody. They knew that he was fully capable of delivering the best product possilbe. It was a no brainer for them.

ALW can't put a sentence or a thought together that makes sense, is in lala land, whines and whimpers, hates his own work, is indecisive and fearful… why would anybody in their right mind put any money on anything he proposed. He is a high risk factor and doesn't give WB any sense of confidence or sense of personal capabilty. Gee, did I leave anything out. LOL

  Monday 04/22/2002 9:36:29am
Name: Diane
E-Mail: dflogerzi@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Recently I bought the DVD of the 1962 hit musical film version of "The Music Man." This weekend I finally found the time to sit down and watch it, and it was so wonderful, it had been many years since I last saw it. This is a movie that Warner Bros. got right....

The DVD begins with an introduction from Shirley Jones that I found very interesting and a bit haunting. She speaks of the critical acclaim the film received that year, and how it became "a cinema classic that would endure for generations." :(

Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant were offered the roles of Harold Hill. Morton DaCosta and Meredith Willson convinced WB that "Robert Preston was the only man for the role." I suppose there are cases when Warner Bros. actually listens. In this case it was to the creator. hmmmmm.... And it appears that Mr. Willson was willing to fight for the original actor for his film. Class act don't you think?

Bit of trivia... The show opened on December 19, 1957 at the Majestic Theatre. Somehow that seems so magical to me... :)

Di
Off to the day, so grateful that she was able to watch the legendary performance of Mr. Robert Preston in his role of the Music Man this past weekend...in her home. Oh yes, and my sixteen year old son watched it right along with me. ;)

  Sunday 04/21/2002 8:17:14pm
Name: Phantom Broadway
E-Mail: phantomofbdwy44@hotmail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: My opinion.
If there is a movie created, the show itself is great enough. i think that instead of making a movie a recorded version of the show can be put onto the big screen. this is my own opinion. just thought i'd share.
 

  Sunday 04/21/2002 5:29:55pm
Name: Solitude
E-Mail: GoldFantasy@Hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: United States
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If it weren't for Michael Crawford I would never have even liked POTO. Even though I have never seen the play, I have the CD. I came in during the last song-"Point of No Return"-and his voice drew me in. It may sound corny, but it did. And Mr. Crawford is the TRUE Phantom/Erik. As they say, the original is usually the best. So I say "Cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom in the movie". It would be much better.

  Sunday 04/21/2002 2:48:36pm
Name: Clear Blu
E-Mail: clear_blu@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: For Gods sake make the movie before I die...I want to see it.

  Saturday 04/20/2002 9:30:28pm
Name: Kelli
E-Mail: jewel950@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Denver
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I look forward to the film, I hope I'm not dissapointed. Good luck!

  Saturday 04/20/2002 7:48:54pm
Name: Grace Cristine Robinson
E-Mail:  
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: I luv the Phantom Of The Opera! i think that everyone should be able to enjoy the music and book that i have enjoyed! Michael Crawford ROCKS!!

  Saturday 04/20/2002 7:43:36pm
Name: Nena G. Fairbanks
E-Mail: ngfairbanks@angelfire.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i luv the Phantom of the opera and i think it has the most fantastic Music I have ever heard!the book is also a great piece of art! Long Live The Phantom Of The Opera

  Saturday 04/20/2002 6:37:23pm
Name: Andrea Tibbitts
E-Mail: grammabucky@earthlink.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Lancaster, CA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: We've waited far too long for this movie. What can we do to get it moving?

  Saturday 04/20/2002 3:12:05pm
Name: Meg G.
E-Mail:  
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: If that rumour about John Travolta possibly being cast as Erik, I will... dunno, actually. But the very idea is preposterous, sick, immoral! Michael Crawford rocks 4ever!!!

  Saturday 04/20/2002 12:13:12am
Name: Jane Woodside
E-Mail: fairlee@epix.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It occurred to me that part of the problem with this movie project is that no one involved in it has any passionate feelings about it one way or another. (Well, except for the fans and Warner Bros and ALW have made it crystal clear that they don't give a hoot about the fans.) Warner Bros. has no idea what to do with it which is very apparent by their insistence on having a "bankable star", the one thing that is sure to ruin the film. They seem scared to death of musicals and have no faith whatsoever in the property. At one point they were even talking about doing it as an animated film.

ALW was passionate about the show as long as it was intended to showcase Sarah Brightman and hasn't seemed particularly interested in it since. He admits he has absolutely NO IDEA why people go to see it over and over again and thinks it's a bit hokey. His choice for a scriptwriter also thought it was a piece of hokum. That's certainly a way to get a hit. Read about the best movies, especially musicals but also other risky films like Lord of the Rings, and you'll notice that the ones that take off are the ones that have people on the production team who believe passionately in the movie and are willing to go fight for it. The only people who believe in Phantom are the fans and they're the ones who have been ignored, insulted and told where to go. Why is it that for Phantom, Warner Bros, instead of trying to get fans enthusiastically behind the movie is doing everything in their power to turn them off? The object of the game is to get people into the theater not chase them away. No wonder my AOL-Time Warner stock has gone straight down the tubes.

  Saturday 04/20/2002 12:09:44am
Name: Patty
E-Mail: trickilynn@excite.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: ALW should realize, if this movie gets made, it will be the only chance many of us will have to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom isn't necessarily a "Hollywood Hunk" of a guy. I say Let Michael Crawford do the job he is fabulous in!

  Friday 04/19/2002 10:11:50pm
Name: Leslie
E-Mail: catgoddess@cablelynx.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Texas, U.S.
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I am very glad there are others that love "The Phantom" as much as I. And to hollywood: make that movie, please!!!

  Friday 04/19/2002 9:30:10pm
Name: Madeline Norton
E-Mail: mkdogzzzz@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California, now live in Nashville
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: After 16 times of seeing Phantom, and tons of "Phantom Goodies"...I had to see if I could get a "screen saver"...instead I found this!
MICHAEL HAS TO PLAY THE PHANTOM IN THE MOVIE...WHO ELSE??????

  Thursday 04/18/2002 10:45:16am
Name: sam costello
E-Mail: sjcostello@hotamil.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: What can i say. I was bought up listening to Phantom of the Opera. I play it evernight in my car one the way home from work. Stress just seems to go away once I listed to Micheal sing. I have seen the show many many times and would love to go back stage to meet the crew that perform so well

  Thursday 04/18/2002 9:22:19am
Name: Menora
E-Mail: menora@arabian-horses-arabian-horses.com
Homepage Title: www.arabian-horses-arabian-horses.com
Homepage URL: http://www.arabian-horses-arabian-horses.com
Where are you from?: 0
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Phenomenal job on your site!

  Thursday 04/18/2002 9:07:21am
Name: Linna Martel
E-Mail: linnarae@juno.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://pages.prodigy@prodigy.net/tommartel
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is the only one with enough heart to make me love the Phantom.

  Thursday 04/18/2002 2:11:44am
Name: Valerie Trojak
E-Mail: Valstantro@msn.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Las Vegas, Nv.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Has to play the Phantom No else
is as option.
Thank You

  Wednesday 04/17/2002 11:51:40pm
Name: Linda Bergman
E-Mail: linda.bergman@thomasmore.edu
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Demossville, Ky
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:  

  Wednesday 04/17/2002 9:06:09pm
Name: Victoria
E-Mail: russell_88@lycos.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Miami, Fl
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I just want to express me feelings that Michael Crawford would be great for the Phantom role. I doubt my friends-and I- will watch a movie that does not cast the 'original'(Crawford) Phantom. I regret not being able to watch Crawford on stage, but I hope that I might get some of its magic on screen.
With hope,
V.

  Wednesday 04/17/2002 3:55:24pm
Name: Steffi Jeggli
E-Mail: stefaniajeggli@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Switzerland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: das beste musical auf erden

  Wednesday 04/17/2002 3:31:01pm
Name: Christopher Lee Maestro
E-Mail: meastro_le_fantome@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Maestro le Fantomes Masterpieces.
Homepage URL: http://geocities.com/masterpieces_meastro_le_fantome
Where are you from?: Iowa
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I agree wholely with your cause, and I have also read the movie script that is linked to this site, I have been told by some that my art is good and would like to get involved in any way possible.

  Wednesday 04/17/2002 9:52:34am
Name: Vaughn Liu
E-Mail: vaughnliu@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Taiwan
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael is great

  Tuesday 04/16/2002 9:37:18pm
Name: Alexa
E-Mail: alexab@64box.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:  

  Tuesday 04/16/2002 9:16:03pm
Name: M/M J. D. Richardson
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Old Hickory, TN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:  

  Tuesday 04/16/2002 8:04:18pm
Name: Jessica Moynihan
E-Mail: jleigh_honey
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Del Rio, Tx.
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: To Whom it May Concern:
This is what Michael should be saying right now to this...
Ignorent Boy,
This slave of fashion
Basking in your Glory...
Isolent Fool,
This brave young suitor
Sharing in MY triumph!
Just wanted you to know...

  Monday 04/15/2002 8:20:30pm
Name: enid somma
E-Mail: esomma@attbi.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Sterling, Ma
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: no-one has done, or can do "Phantom" as well as Michael.

  Monday 04/15/2002 4:01:51pm
Name: Erin Hodges
E-Mail: erin_hodges
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: MS
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom!!!

  Sunday 04/14/2002 3:40:28pm
Name: John Trujillo
E-Mail: setfree@familynet.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Tulsa, OK
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: JUST SAY NO to Antonio Banderas.
There is only one Phantom of the Opera!

  Sunday 04/14/2002 2:51:47pm
Name: Stealiana
E-Mail: stealiana@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Connecticut
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If those idiots insist on putting Banderas in Erik's role, I think we should all make our own movie. Even if it was taped on a crappy lil handheld camera it would be far superior as long as it had Michael. You guys keep up the good work... I think I'll go write a letter of protestation right now...

  Sunday 04/14/2002 10:02:58am
Name: David Hales
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: norwich,Ct
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: The only person that can do justice to the role of the Phantom is Crawford

  Saturday 04/13/2002 10:15:35pm
Name: Laura R.
E-Mail: laurencia98@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MichaelCrawfordPhansForever
Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Why Michael Crawford is Special

There has been much argument over the centuries as to which is the greatest musical instrument of all. Some argue that it is the piano with its grand range. Others say that the organ and its solemn grandure is truly the most magnificent. One might say that it is the trumpet with its powerful ability to command. What is my personal conviction as to the greatest of all instruments? It is none of these, or any other instrument built by man. The most awe-inspiring of all is the human voice, for it is the only instrument built by God.

You might ask what brought me to such a conclusion. I have always believed in the power of the human voice to inspire and uplift, but had never found the perfect embodiment of this until I heard one man sing. This man was Michael Crawford. I have heard many different performer's interpretations, but they all somehow failed to reach that state of pure passion in their voices.

Once in a while, there will come along a performer that manages to touch the hearts of all who hear them in some way or another. I'm speaking about the most consummate of all musicians; those who not only please the ear, but the soul as well. Those that touch us in ways that no other is able to do. When Michael sings, its as if he knows each and every person who happens to hear his song. His voice manages to bring back some sort of long forgotten memory. Perhaps it makes you think of something lost in your childhood; that sense of wonder and amazement at the World that we have when we are very young. It could be something painful or sad that it makes you recall, but the memory is always welcome. His voice urges us to give up all the things that are bottled up inside us, and gives us the desire and courage to express them. He is a very human individual, who gives himself to his audience as if they have known each other their whole lives. Michael makes a connection with every idividual who truly listens to the deeply personal tone of his music. The power of his voice to influence and inspire has never been equalled in my opinion. The voice is sometimes romantic and alluring, but others it is powerfully haunting, passionate, even perhaps diabolical. However, it is always human. It reflects all the different emotions and feelings that we experience throughout our lives; both the beautiful and the painful. His is a voice that we want to open up to, and give willingly of ourselves.

Michael's voice urges us to listen, and perhaps get a little more than a performance. I think he wants us to take something of the life that he gives to each song, and make it our own; for us to take that and use it for the betterment of ourselves. In the end, the thing that makes him a magnificent performer is that he is not as concerned about what the music gives him as he is about what it gives to others. And that has made all the difference.
FINIS

  Saturday 04/13/2002 6:36:37am
Name: DEANNA MIDDLETON
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Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: PLEASE HURRY UP ,SIGN MICHAEL CRAWFORD UP!

  Saturday 04/13/2002 4:43:59am
Name: Nick Swan
E-Mail: nickswan@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Nick Swan
Homepage URL: http://communities.msn.com/nickswan
Where are you from?: Rapid City, SD
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: To Whom Is In Charge Of Casting For The Phantom Film,

Fools! Idiots! Who's the moron to think that anybody else other than Michael should get the lead role in a Phantom movie? There shouldn't ever have been a question - Mr. Crawford is the Phantom. Travolta? Banderas? PLEASE!!! Are you drunk?! Certainly you don't think that a "marque" name will assure success. Both those actors (or any other aside form Mr. Crawford)will wreck a masterpiece. You wouldn't hire a Pollock to redo an Angelo. Use your heads! You want a profound return on your investment? Then bank on the message, and NOT the messenger... the message is only as good as who is delivering it... think about it.

  Friday 04/12/2002 3:08:14pm
Name: Mary Beth Ryan
E-Mail: embee423@aol
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Chicago, Illinois USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I would have to disagree with J. Janssen who wrote that outside of the UK Elaine Paige is "Elaine who?". We know Elaine because, aside from the fact that she is a wonderful talent, SHE got to sing her songs at AWL's birthday bash and Michael didn't!!! Also, we know Elaine because in reading Michael's book we found out that she was a smash as his "tarty girlfriend" in the musical, "Billy". I think she was also involved with Tim Rice at one time. Anyway, enough about Elaine! I saw Paul McCartney perform this week in Chicago. He was everything I had hoped and more. Can't believe he's about to turn 60! What a marvelous year, 1942...Paul, Michael, mmmmmm! Of course, no one can sing those tunes like Paul, just as NO ONE CAN "DO" THE PHANTOM LIKE MIKE!!! GET WITH THE PROGRAM!!! Take lessons from "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings"! Make a wonderful movie out of something tried and true! Get Michael! Thanks for letting us vent!

  Friday 04/12/2002 5:10:51am
Name: Andrea Boyde
E-Mail: oct131975@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Zealand
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: He's the original phantom and instead of casting actors who have the so called "sex appeal" (even though Michael does too) cast someone who knows the story and is a great actor.

  Friday 04/12/2002 1:00:57am
Name: Patty
E-Mail: trickilynn@excite.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: ALW should realize, if this movie gets made, it will be the only chance many of us will have to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom isn't necessarily a "Hollywood Hunk" of a guy. I say Let Michael Crawford do the job he is fabulous in!

  Friday 04/12/2002 0:48:49am
Name: Sonya Jacobs
E-Mail: Sonjac969@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Rowlett, TX
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:  

  Thursday 04/11/2002 6:15:36pm
Name: Tom Stuermer
E-Mail: coastcoot@earthlink.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Santa Maria, CA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments:  

  Thursday 04/11/2002 6:15:06pm
Name: Linda Stuermer
E-Mail: coastcoot@earthlink.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Santa Maria, CA
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Michael Crawford is the ONLY TRUE phantom; nobody plays it better.

  Thursday 04/11/2002 2:50:12pm
Name: Margrette Voorheis
E-Mail: Margrette Voorheis@Lancasterisd.org
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Texas
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments:  

  Thursday 04/11/2002 8:32:38am
Name: Linna Martel
E-Mail: linnarae@juno.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Marietta GA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Without Michael, this movie would simply be a waste of time!

  Thursday 04/11/2002 7:50:14am
Name: Joy Wong
E-Mail: wongjoy@singnet.com.sg
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Singapore
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I have seen over a dozen actors -musical, or television portray the Phantom and nothing has come closer to home, the way I could imagine Erik's bahavior than the one given by Michael Crawfor.
It would be a shame to see that talent and gift by-passed for another 'typical' Hollywood name.

  Wednesday 04/10/2002 8:21:37pm
Name: LeeLee
E-Mail: lmk22@humboldt.edu
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: California, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Dude, I was just thinking today how they should make a video of the musical, as I was reading Gaston LeRoux's novel, and listening to the original broadway cast on my cd player. The irony of me finding this site...it must be a sign! Keep up the good work!

  Wednesday 04/10/2002 3:27:14pm
Name: Serena
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Comments: If Michael Crawford does not play HIS role --- The Phantom --- then the movie should not even be made. I just can't picture Antonio Banderas doing it, he wasn't that good in Evita and does not sing that well.

  Wednesday 04/10/2002 8:46:46am
Name: Jordan Janssen
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: London
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Comments: I have to agree with everything. At least MC has international presence. You couldn't put Elaine Paige into Evita the film because outside of UK she's Elaine WHO? It must be Michael!

  Wednesday 04/10/2002 0:54:55am
Name: DeElla Pat Dillon
E-Mail: Caldillon@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Charleston,WV
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Personally, I believe that no one else should play the movie role other than Michael Crawford.

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 10:09:30pm
Name: Tiffany
E-Mail: Tranhonda@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I just got this book called 'Phantoms of the Opera: the Face Behind the Mask' by John L. Flynn (1993) and thought you guys might like this blurb about MC's performance:

"Michael Crawford's tender and hypnotic singing voice not only endows the character of the Phantom with beauty and charm but also reveals his silent desperation. Even when he is not on stage, his haunting presence pervades the atmosphere like a lost spirit, or ghost, who has not been put to rest. He also has the physical ability to express himself even though his face is covered by layers of makeup and a half mask. Like the great Lon Chaney, Crawford demonstrates all the tortured body movements of a man who is both emotionally and physically scarred. His hands easily glide over Christine's body, but he cannot bring himself to actually touch her (fearing that she may crumble or disappear with his slightest touch). When she finally takes him into her arms and kisses him, the Phantom does not know how to react. He is totally dumbfounded, and falls limp in her embrace. Yet, moments earlier, he has shown great agility and fearlessness, by balancing precariously on the statue which hangs overhead. Because the Phantom's character (as played by Michael Crawford) is comprised of so many contradictions, he emerges as a very real person - not an angel, or a devil, but simply a man. Too many of the actors who have played him in the past forgot that they should have been playing men, not horrible monsters."

Awww....that's our Michael all over, isn't it

Tiffany

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 8:04:01pm
Name: Rebecca Lane
E-Mail: rebecca.lane@verizon.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Portland, OR
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The movie can only be done one way, and that would be the right way starring Michael Crawford.

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 6:57:30pm
Name: Sylvia Boitt
E-Mail: SylviaGoFins@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Miami, Florida
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michaael Crawford is the only voice to appear in the Phantom movie, no other! He has a magic voice and a fantastic spirit and wonderful sense of humor. He is the only Phantom!

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 9:46:47am
Name: Dan OBoy
E-Mail: djoboy@talk21.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: London England
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: If a film is made, it should be with Michael Crawford.

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 7:28:38am
Name: Michal Szczerba
E-Mail: mike@ncac.torun.pl
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Poland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The cause is noble and great. I can't really imagine anyone but Michael Crawford playing the Phantom.

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 1:54:55am
Name: Chloé Sharrocks
E-Mail: chloesharrocks@hoofbeat.tv
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://www.hoofbeat.tv
Where are you from?: BRIXWORTH NORTHANTS
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hiya

thought, ud like to see a copy of the letter I plan to post tomorrow to ALW. just hope that with my letter and everyone else's we can perhaps make a difference. Otherwise, i too agree with James A. Yacobacci in that we will all have to boycott the film. And what shame that might be. Let's hope some strange fate makes ALW change his mind, when he hears of the thousands of phans who will boycott his movie otherwise.

Keep up the good work!

Chloé

7th April 2002

Lord Lloyd-Webber
The Really Useful Group, Limited
22 Tower Street
London, WC2H 9NS
England

Sir Andrew

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I appreciate that each week you must receive hundreds of letters from either dedicated Phantom ‘phans’ or Michael Crawford admirers, but still I feel that it is my duty to express to you my wishes on the matter of the Phantom Movie.

“The Phantom of the Opera” is a musical unlike any other. It is a thrilling tale of a disfigured man and his amazing vocal talents, which we see through his training of the young opera singer. The lyrics and the music score bring to life the inner emotions of the characters, but this is only possible if the actor himself can guide the audience through these emotions and take us on a journey with him. To my knowledge, the most capable person for this is Michael Crawford. His singing and skilful portrayal has touched thousands of people around the world, often encouraging them to return time and time again (even when the actors are different) to watch this phenomenal musical. To cast another actor, especially someone from Hollywood who has limited experience performing a film based around a musical, would firstly not do the original musical justice and secondly upset the many phantom ‘phans’ who are the reason for The Phantom of the Opera’s success.

I am aware, like the other thousands of ‘phans’, that there are many factors involved in producing a movie and that not all wishes can be catered for during the production, but I also realise that the movie is there to make a profit, and this is earned by the box office sales. This is where the importance of Michael Crawford comes in. He was the reason the musical was a success, and only him can ensure that the film is a success, for he had, and still has the amazing atmosphere about him, which grabs the viewers’ attention, ensuring that they follow his every move and every note. Michael Crawford alone can either make this movie a hit, or a complete flop, depending on whether he is chosen to play the Phantom.

Unfortunately, I fear that he will not be chosen as the Phantom, and that the once awe-inspiring musical, The Phantom of the Opera, will lose a valuable audience when people see the movie, without the original Phantom. If he is not chosen, then I am afraid to say that myself, and the other thousands, or perhaps millions, of ‘phans’ out there, will be reduced to only hearing the songs in our minds, for we will all stand together and boycott the movie, and hope that the West End musical does not suffer as a result.

Sir, finally I ask you to reconsider your choice of the main part, not just to conform to the wishes of thousands, not just to ensure that your movie is a box office hit, but to ensure that your promise to Michael Crawford himself is kept, and that you will allow him to once more share with the world “The power of the music of the night”


Chloé Sharrocks

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 1:16:46am
Name: Caroline Algar
E-Mail: carrocandy@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Let Michael have the role as the phantom pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From caroline.
 

  Tuesday 04/09/2002 1:09:18am
Name: Marilyn Wink
E-Mail: marilyn.wink@gartner.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford is a fabulous actor and singer. Why would you consider getting someone else to play the Phantom but Michael. Michael voice is powerful and he will be able to carry himself very well. The part of the phantom was made for Michael. He has this rare quality about himself. It's like when he takes the stage he turns into the charter he plays.

Thanks,
Marilyn Wink

  Monday 04/08/2002 7:28:09pm
Name: Jenny
E-Mail: chocolateponine@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments:  

  Monday 04/08/2002 9:46:40am
Name: Debbie
E-Mail: weddisciple@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Unlike everyone else I would like to see the movie made no matter who plays the Phantom.Wait! Before you start calling me names let me explain. As far as I'm concerned NO ONE but Michael Crawford should ever play the Phantom in a movie but if this is not to be let's let ALW use whoever he wants. Why? To see him made a laughing stock in all of Hollywood and probably the world. While I have always loved everything he's done I am now so totally disgusted with him that I now consider revenge the next best thing. To hear his name used in a sentence along with the word failure would give me untold pleasure. Of course if he smartens up and uses Michael Crawford I will again sing his praises to the heavens.What will it be?

  Monday 04/08/2002 8:40:38am
Name: Sandi Knauss
E-Mail: slknauss@comcast.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Michael Crawford doesn't play the Phantom it doesn't really matter much who plays the other parts. Mickey Mouse could play Raoul and Minne could play Christine. Very few people will go to see the movie version without the original Phantom. The movie will be the biggest bomb ever made. Sir Lloyd Webber, what ever are you thinking? Intelligent minds want to know!!!!

  Monday 04/08/2002 6:04:32am
Name: Annette
E-Mail: annettecc@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Ireland
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael for Phantom - there can be no other. If Michael is cast as Phantom I would go to the film, buy the DVD and other associated merchandise. No Michael, no support for this movie from me and I believe hundreds of thousand others. Can the powers that be really afford to alienate all Michael and Phantom fans!!!!

  Sunday 04/07/2002 10:56:24pm
Name: JoAnna
E-Mail: thunderbirdchick@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Washington
Referred By: E-Mail
Comments: It would be a miracle and a half if Michael would agree to play the Phantom, only then would it be made with the same magic that the musical was made with. I believe that Nicole Kidman would be an excellent choice for Christine. She also has a young, chrystal-like voice. I can just see it now!!! :D

  Sunday 04/07/2002 7:53:37pm
Name: Nancy Kowalczyk
E-Mail: nancyleekiwi@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: San Diego
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: We saw Michael in LA for Phantom of the Opera in 1990. It was phonominal! We pray Mr. Crawford will receive this part as he is the original Phantom and the best! By far the best!

  Sunday 04/07/2002 7:12:17pm
Name: Kathryn Collins
E-Mail: kacky37@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Jackson, Mississippi
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments:  

  Sunday 04/07/2002 3:59:19pm
Name: christina mccurry
E-Mail: ladyslayercm@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: maryland
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I've never been lucky enough to see the phantom on stage,but I know it word for word and have the cast recording(with Crawford)posters the book etc... I've always wanted a movie of it to watch.The only man powerful enough is Crawford.His voice alone seald the deal.He has been the best Phantom.He has more passion than any other.He is our Phantom.

  Sunday 04/07/2002 2:06:32pm
Name: FdeLO
E-Mail: FdeLO@operamail.com
Homepage Title: L'Ange de la Musique
Homepage URL: http://shaham.free.fr
Where are you from?: PARIS France
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: Hi there...
Nice site here... Potter and Erik... I made a link between them both too...Wizardry and mystery.
Well.... better stop babbling and back to business...

  Sunday 04/07/2002 12:32:50am
Name: Starfyre
E-Mail: fenris2003@bolt.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Alexandria, VA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am sooo pleased with all of the efforts of TMCPMC! The website is wonderful, not only for the campaign, but Phantom in general! Keep up the wonderful work - Michael forever! May the Angel of Music protect and guide you~ Starfyre

  Saturday 04/06/2002 9:09:31pm
Name: Karyn Kay
E-Mail: KarynKay@adelphia.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: USA Pennsylvania
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: What a wonderful web site!.. I too hope for Michael Crawford to be cast as the Phantom in the movie.

  Saturday 04/06/2002 4:36:32pm
Name: Michelle
E-Mail: Simpson417@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Chicago, IL
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: About two years ago I discovered "The Phantom of the Opera"--and became the obsessed "Phan" (yeah I know it's dorky) I am today. I fell in love with the music, the story, the characters, everything! I am no stranger to this site, I happened upon it about a year and a half ago and actively posted on the message board and kept up with the Recent News. Unfortunately, school and extracurriculars have kept me quite busy this past year and I have been unable to keep up with the posts and everything =(. When I opened the main page today, I was impressed with the cool new intro, a lot of things have changed! Unfortunately, the one thing that hasn't changed is Andrew Lloyd Webber's stubbornness and inability to accept the fact that people don't want to see anyone else but Michael Crawford as the Phantom! I mean, holy cow, you'd think the man would get it by now! Whenever the subject of POTO would come up with me and my friends, I bring up the movie and how ALW wants to star Antonio Banderas. Most of the time, my friends would either laugh or drop their jaws in disbelief. In one instance, I told my choir teacher and he thought someone was playing a trick on me and that I shouldn't be so gullible, that "they'd never cast Antonio Banderas as the Phantom!" Only after I gave him the URL to this site did he believe me--he told me he was "shocked at the poor judgement on the director's part". I sincerely hope ALW sees what a golden opportunity he is passing up by not casting Michael Crawford in the role he originated and perfected. I know I won't pay to see anyone else.

Michelle (^_^)

P.S.--The site looks GREAT!

  Saturday 04/06/2002 11:23:11am
Name: M. L. Murray
E-Mail: mlm808@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Can't imagine anyone else playing the Phantom except Michael Crawford. One of the great voices of our day.

  Friday 04/05/2002 11:33:00pm
Name: Chris Politte
E-Mail: davepolitte@earthlink.net
Homepage Title: dave's homepage
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: St. Louis Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: No one could ever take Michael's place as the one and only true Phantom.

  Friday 04/05/2002 8:21:30pm
Name: Ogs
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: here
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Stacey Elizabeth Lang made me do it!!

  Friday 04/05/2002 1:47:27am
Name: Terri
E-Mail: trwitte1@msn.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Ventura County, Calfornia
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Seen POTO 20+ times .....15 x with Michael... NOBODY can shine a light on his performance... let alone capture the magic & passion!

  Wednesday 04/03/2002 8:18:17pm
Name: A fan
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i mean honestly JOHN travolta you have to be kidding me...michael is awesome and bring back sarah as well

  Wednesday 04/03/2002 12:27:30am
Name: Tanya Kapustina
E-Mail: kapustin@ibch.ru
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Russia, Moscow
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: On Dear Sirs! Dear Sir L. Webber! On behalf of many Russian fans of Michael Crawford's talent, I protest against participation of another actor in "The Phantom of the Opera " movie. Only M.C., the created image of a Phantom, has the right to play this part. If other actor will play Erik’s part, he will spoil all, and the movie never will be popular. Only Michael can make your movie really great! I do not want to know, that has taken place between you and Mr. Crawford , but your conflict should not be reflected in art.
This letter is shout of soul of the spectator, which never saw M.C. in great performance "The Phantom of the Opera ". And my last hope to see him in this part is your movie. Do not destroy hope of the fans in the whole world! Michael Crawford has given a voice to the character, which has been thought up G.Leroux. You, Mr. Webber, have composed ingenious music, but you have not the right to scoff at own creation!

  Tuesday 04/02/2002 9:27:13pm
Name: Jeanne Agatucci
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Illinois
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have been a Michael Crawford fan since his appearence in Hello Dolly with Barbara Streisand. It wouldn't be the same Phantom without Michael and company.

  Tuesday 04/02/2002 3:07:08pm
Name: Liza Burke
E-Mail: FOURBURKIES@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Barrie,Ontario.Canada
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: a theature production like the phantom deserves to be seen by all.saw the show 3 times well it was in toronto and have been waiting for years for this to come into film.

  Tuesday 04/02/2002 3:01:14pm
Name: Trish Turner
E-Mail: navybrat@worldpath.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Hampshire
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I loved his version of the Phantom and really enjoyed EFX when I was in Las Vegas.

  Tuesday 04/02/2002 10:10:40am
Name: Natasha Sophia Harvey
E-Mail: Natasha @ M . Harvey 14 @ntl world.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Mirfield West Yorkshire
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments:  

  Monday 04/01/2002 7:00:14pm
Name: B Thompson
E-Mail: thompsbo2@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Arbutus, Maryland
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael, our archangel of music. You alone can make this song take flight.

  Monday 04/01/2002 1:54:07pm
Name: Paul James White
E-Mail: pjw_1@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: film not worth making without Crawford, would be quite rude to do so.

  Monday 04/01/2002 8:35:39am
Name: Allison B.
E-Mail: brittial@webtv.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Yesterday, Turner Classic Movies showed The Music Man. As usual, host Robert Osborne spoke about the movie beforehand. He said, "...the wonderful Robert Preston is Professor Harold Hill, con man extraordinaire. But he actually didn't come by this movie role easily, despite the fact that he'd already created it on Broadway and even won a Tony award for it. When it came time for this movie version to be made, it was decided that Robert Preston wasn't a big enough name to star in it, and every famous male star in the world wanted to play Harold Hill, including Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Warner Bros bought the movie rights and hoped to cast Cary Grant in it. But Cary told them, 'Go with the original,' which they eventually did. Robert Preston got the part, thank goodness, and the film went on to be nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture."

Warner Bros in all their wisdom? I love watching Cary Grant, but I can't imagine a bigger casting boo-boo than him trying to play Harold Hill. Except maybe not casting Michael as the Phantom. Allison B.

  Monday 04/01/2002 8:34:10am
Name: Mel
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I believe that if there is going to be a movie, why not use the original cast? It only makes sense and it will stay true to the play and Erik. I mean, no offense or anything but who really wants to see Travolta in the place of Crawford. And can you really see him in a mask?? If they are going to put Travolta in the role, then there should be NO PHANTOM MOVIE! SAVE ERIK FROM THE MOVIES!
 

  Sunday 03/31/2002 6:54:50pm
Name: Bill Barrett
E-Mail: barrett@yvhs.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Yucca Valley, California
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: NO OTHER PERSON is as qualified as crawford to play this role!

  Sunday 03/31/2002 1:56:44pm
Name: Jill
E-Mail: phantomofbdwy44@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I think that this is a beautifully crafted web site. I'm fourteen years old and for several years I have studied the theatre and the effects of a role on actors. Julie Andrews was not able to play the role of Eliza Doolittle in the film of My Fair Lady and just like Michael Crawford, she has a legacy of portraying that person on the screen. Michael Crawford, however is one of last of the great stage actors who can still perform today. Crawford has the ability to keep an audience's attention. The stage is a much harder medium to keep the attention of the audience. Michael Crawford has succeeded in keeping an audience in their seats and his experience in the both stage and screen is the perfect mix needed for a Phantom of the Opera film. I am in full support of the Campaign and I was wondering if there is anything I myself can do to help the Michael Crawford Movie Campaign. I have brought the issue up to friends who love Michael Crawford as much as I do and we already plan on getting tickets for Dance of the Vampires. Not too long ago, Michael Crawford was on the Metro Channel on a show call New York Central. If it is of any interest, he spoke very briefly of the Phantom of the Opera film.
-Jill

  Saturday 03/30/2002 7:38:15pm
Name: Paula
E-Mail: PaulElaine@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Hampshire
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I am wondering why there is no video of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera. It seems that most of his other plays are in video form. I would love to see one done of all the original cast. No substitutes. Michael Crawford has to be in it. I have the 2 CD set of Phantom and I play it endlessly. I also purchased Andrew Lloyd Webber, "The Royal Albert Hall Celebration". Why wasn't Michael Crawford there to sing. In my mind it would have completed the picture when Sarah Brightman sang songs regarding the Phantom.

Sincerely,
Paula

  Saturday 03/30/2002 5:04:09pm
Name: Payson Getz
E-Mail: Paygetz@AOL.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Bel Air,MD21014
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It would be idiotic to give the part to anyone but Crawford.

  Saturday 03/30/2002 5:39:06am
Name: Michelle & Dieter Roser
E-Mail: roeser@bigpond.com.au
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Australia
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: No one can put as much feeling or emotion into this role as Michael Crawford. He makes us believe that he is the Phantom by the way he lives the role while performing. We saw him perform Music of the Night on Parkinson, we had our stereo turned up loud and believed he was singing to us, it was spell binding. Casting anyone else as the Phantom would be an injustice to the millions of people who love the musical and the man who brought the Phantom to life.

  Saturday 03/30/2002 4:56:12am
Name: Heather
E-Mail: WooWeeWong@Hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I think it would be a large disappointment if the lead role was not Michael Crawford. I would LOVE to see the original cast in the movie. I can't see why someone would want to cast an actor that can't sing opera when the musical is set in a opera house. I also think that if you cast "HOLLYWOOD" actors it would be just another
HOLLYWOOD remake and all the integrity and magic would be lost. I think that Michael Crawford is the perfect Phantom, I have seen others and they are good, but there is nothing like Michael Crawford and no movie star could replace him.

  Friday 03/29/2002 11:16:51pm
Name: Chris Rauen
E-Mail: chris@mountainmeadow.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Northern California
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: It is imperitive that Michael Crawford be cast in ANY movie version of the Broadway play. No other actor except for Lon Chaney (and that was 70 years ago!) has ever captured the uniqueness that makes up the character of Erik besides Crawford, and there is presently no other actor that can match his talent in bringing the Phantom, and the film, to life.

  Friday 03/29/2002 9:34:02pm
Name: dottie
E-Mail: dottieberzins@prodigy.net
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: michigan
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom!

  Friday 03/29/2002 4:49:13pm
Name: TG
E-Mail: aatr1975@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Orange County
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am a teacher who is presenting the music and performance with my 5th graders. They love it. However, they will probably never be able to see the performance due to their economic situation. I logged on this site hoping that a movie had been produced. I am disappointed to learn that the movie was never made. This would have been a wonderful chance for my students and future students to experience the "Phantom Of The Opera's" production and Michael Crawford's wonderful performance.

  Friday 03/29/2002 2:16:33pm
Name: Marcel van Tilburg
E-Mail: m.v.tilburg@euronet.nl
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: The Netherlands
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I have finally found all the information about the Phantom-movie at your site (in The Netherlands, Phantom is not really hot news so the press never writes about it), and I am thrilled that the rumours about an upcoming movie are not just rumours. I do heartily agree with your point of view (for my taste Crawford is the ONLY Phantom who could sing and play the role) and I would like to ask you to include me in your mailing list. And please keep up the good work!

Kindest regards,

Marcel van Tilburg
m.v.tilburg@euronet.nl

  Friday 03/29/2002 8:29:06am
Name: Bill Walker
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Tampa, Florida
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Plain and simple, Michael Crawford is the "Phantom"!!Anyone else would merely be an inferior "stand in".

  Thursday 03/28/2002 9:12:54pm
Name: Debbie Tysoe
E-Mail: hdtysoe@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Perth Western Australia
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: The movie won't be worth watching if they:
1)Don't make it while there are still people around who remember the magic of the stage production; and
2)Without the man who managed to combine the sensual with the sinister, and the magical with the morose.

  Thursday 03/28/2002 7:08:10pm
Name: John Baek
E-Mail: johnnc78@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I just saw the Phantom of the Opera on broadway and it was great!!! However, the show wasn't just the same without the great Michael Crawford but anyway is there any chance that Mr. Crawford would consider coming back to fulfill the role he was meant to do? Just curious

Best wishes,
John

  Thursday 03/28/2002 8:54:20am
Name: Brett Bysouth
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title: Stage Sounds
Homepage URL: http://mypage.goplay.com/StageSounds/home.html
Where are you from?: Australia
Referred By: Newsgroup
Comments: Michael for phantom!!!!!!

  Wednesday 03/27/2002 10:17:42pm
Name: Kris Sorbie
E-Mail: KrisSorbie@aol.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: UK now NY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I saw Michael 7 times in London, including his last night, I paid 2000 pounds sterling for that privilige. I then saw him on Broadway. There is only one Phantom.........MICHAEL CRAWFORD

  Wednesday 03/27/2002 9:23:46pm
Name: Beverly Crawford Fountain
E-Mail: Jamesandbeverly@msn.com
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: San Diego,California
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Great production great singer-from a fellow singer formerly San Diego Opera 1960s

  Wednesday 03/27/2002 8:43:59pm
Name: TMCPMC
E-Mail:  
Homepage Title:  
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:  
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Welcome to Guestbook 65. We appreciate all who sign this Guestbook in support for the original Tony Award-winning Phantom to be cast in the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera."
Our thanks to all!
The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign