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| Name: Monika
Moreno Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Redondo Beach, CA Time: 1998-08-11 11:29:53 Comments: After seeing Michael Crawford appear at the Bowl this weekend, there left no room for doubt. There is NO OTHER Phantom. Warner would do a grave disservice to itself and the audience to dismiss the built-in repeat audience that already exists! I hope it isn't too late to turn the situation around - it would be tragic indeed -- there are just some institutions that cannot be replaced. Michael Crawford is one of them. |
| Name: Laura Hunt Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Mentor, Ohio Time: 1998-08-11 09:36:22 Comments: I was very fortunate to have gone to the Michael Crawford concert here in Cleveland. It was by far one of the best shows that I've seen. Even though he wasn't dressed as the 'Phantom' when he sang songs from the POTO, he truely made you feel that you were experiencing a Broadway production. His voice and his motions were unbelieveable. Warner Bros. needs to send some of their people to one of his concerts and then go home and watch Antonio B. in "Evita", and then make their decision as to who should play the 'Phantom'. I'm sure that they would change their minds and go with the right choice....Michael Crawford!!!!! |
| Name: John Maynard Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Georgia Time: 1998-08-11 08:30:42 Comments: Mr. Crawford is the one and only Phantom. To take him away from the role, Warner Bros. is destroying the whole experience from the true fans. |
| Name: June Laange Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: Petaluma, CA Time: 1998-08-11 06:24:18 Comments: Saw Michael Crawford at Shoreline, 8-5-98 and he gave an outstanding performance. And when he sings the POTO music, he becomes ERIK, and becomes a wonder of power and utter enjoyment to the audience. MC is the Phantom. |
| Name: Gretchen
Armato Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Santa Barbara, CA Time: 1998-08-10 22:08:23 Comments: Having just seen Michael Crawford in concert at the Hollywood Bowl, I can only add my opinion to so many others: that NO ONE should have the role of the Phantom except Michael Crawford. Of all the other fine performers who have had the role during the play's run, none have had the phenomenal success and recognition that he has enjoyed. The 'official' Phantom CD is with Mr. Crawford, not with any of the others who have had the role. I truly do believe that Mr. Lloyd Webber and the studio would be making a grave mistake to attempt to cast anyone else in this role. Mr. Crawford's 'fan following' is so large and so vocal, and there is enough outrage already at the mere IDEA of casting someone else, that NOT to cast Mr. Crawford is going to hurt the studio and Mr. Lloyd Webber not only financially, but in many other ways as well. It is impossible to believe that the studio and Mr. Lloyd Webber would or could be so oblivious to the fans wishes, since it is us, the fans, who are going to buy or not buy tickets to see the film, our dollars which will ultimately enrich the bank accounts of the studio and Mr. Lloyd Webber. How then can so many voices be ignored? |
| Name: Paul Walton Website: Paul Walton, Attorney at Law Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: San Francisco Bay Area (Fremont), California Time: 1998-08-10 21:52:26 Comments: Thought your web site is great and appreciate your efforts on Michael Crawford's behalf. I hope it helps to get him in the film -- he deserves it and the film wouldn't be the same without him (I saw him twice as the Phantom and twice in concert). |
| Name: lets just say
i'm going to be one very disapointed poto phan Website: i don't have one Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: fort worth,TX and a very great fan of the bass Time: 1998-08-10 21:42:21 Comments: i have spent my years loving his singing in POTO and if i don't see him there ALW and WB will not be the number people i admire and i mean bussiness really ALW have u lost it john travolta is from grease not from evita in case u don't get it i'm saying JT will be a disgrace to phantom name if he play in it and there will be lightining striking if that happens but it sure the hell won't be grease lightning |
| Name: JEANINE
CUMMINGS Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: PASCO, WA. Time: 1998-08-10 16:59:20 Comments: I REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO THE SOUND TRACK PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. I LISTEN TO IT ALMOST EVERY DAY. |
| Name: GRACE LATINO Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: LOUISIANA Time: 1998-08-10 16:37:03 Comments: I AGREE THAT MICHAEL CRAWFORD SHOULD BE IN THE MOVIE VERSION OF PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!!!! |
| Name: Connie Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1998-08-10 15:19:23 Comments: Of course, Michael Crawford must be The Phantom in any film being made! Why would anyone think of anyone else to play the part?! |
| Name: Red Death Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-08-10 15:17:12 Comments: You have always been meant to play the part of the phantom. I hope that all the support from your fans shows how much we enjoy listening to your fantastic voice over and over again. I have seen the production, but it was not with you as the phantom. Listening to the cd, I have always hoped that I would get the chance to play the part just once more. It would mean so much if would do the movie. I have never written a celebrity before, so please take this to heart and know how much we want to see you as phantom. Thank you for your time. |
| Name: Connie Suzuki Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: San Francisco, CA Time: 1998-08-10 09:59:40 Comments: Have only recently discovered Michael Crawford. Did hear about him in the Phantom and was mildly curious. I remember him as a very skinny actor with a squeaky voice. Then an English friend told me to listen to his Lloyd-Webber album and I was amazed. I have turned into a fan. What a voice!!! Have seen him in concert finally. What a voice!!! |
| Name: Carol
Goehrs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Houston, TX Time: 1998-08-10 08:05:30 Comments: Michael Crawford is the "only" Phantom. |
| Name: Juan
Gutierrez Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Killeen,Tx Time: 1998-08-10 05:57:49 Comments: I hope we can get them to change their minds, I would really love to to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom in the movie. I myself am a big fan of the musical and novel. |
| Name: Shirley Clark Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Los Angeles, Ca. Time: 1998-08-09 23:25:03 Comments: Its insulting to even think ANYONE other than Mr. Crawford could play the Phantom in the movie version, shame on Hollywood for allowing it. This roll was created for Mr. Crawford and NO ONE on this earth should represent this film. |
| Name: Cheryl Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: NEW JERSEY Time: 1998-08-09 23:09:15 Comments: I have a letter ready to go out to ALW, copies to Terry Semel, Warner Brothers and the LA Times. I only hope that someone reads these letters and messages. The way they do business, it does not seem that they are listening to the people that pay for the tickets. Good Luck!!! |
| Name: Natalie Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: California, LA county Time: 1998-08-09 22:53:23 Comments: I cannot put into words how great Michael Crawford's voice is. I had not been interested in musicals until I heard him sing the "Music of the Night" That was eight years ago. His voice still gives me goose bumps. I now love musicals and would enjoy seeing them brought to film so that more people could afford to see them. I saw Evita and enjoyed it. I have nothing against Antonio Banderas except that he just does not fit the role as I see it. I have read in the newspaper that Michael is considered too old for the role. I have read the novel and I picture the phantom as a mature man. As to Michael not being very famous. His concert tour is doing very well. I went to the Aug. 8th performance in Irvine. I am below the age of 25 and my friends and I would only go to see Phantom of the Opera if Michael were in it. |
| Name: Yoon
Shin Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Florida Time: 1998-08-09 19:34:26 Comments: The Phantom IS Michael Crawford. You can't tell someone else to be the Phantome because you can't be someone who you aren't. GO MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: Hayleigh
Kennedy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: England Time: 1998-08-09 14:59:28 Comments: This is a great page, well thought out and a true dedacation to Michael Crawford |
| Name: Debera
Ethington Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Denver CO Time: 1998-08-09 14:40:52 Comments: I think Antonio Banderas would be ok in the movie version of Phantom---as RAOUL. But as the Phantom himself---could anyone else do it better than the original Phantom---Michael Crawford? I've seen several movies with Antonio Banderas in them, and I've seen Michael Crawford as the Phantom, as well as in concert. NO COMPARISON---what would the Phantom movie be without THE Phantom? |
| Name: M. Faith Morlan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-08-09 14:16:38 Comments: The Phantom is Michael's role and no one elses.. The promoters will curse the day they filled the role with someone else as not only will the phantom get them but all of Michael's PHANS!!!!!! |
| Name: Kelly
Pritchard Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: USA Time: 1998-08-09 14:14:08 Comments: Hello: I am writing to encourage you to made the Phantom movie as well as let Michael Crawford star in it as the Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine. I think it would take all the Oscars that it would be nominated for in addition beat Ben Hur and the Titanic in winning. Please let Michael and Sarah reprise there roles in Phantom of the Opera. Thanks Kelly Pritchard |
| Name: Angie Cunningham Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Commerce,Texas Time: 1998-08-09 14:12:34 Comments: I have been a Phan of Michael's for several years now, and I think it would be shameful if he does not get the part of the of the Phantom in the movie. If he doesn't, I certainly won't be going to see it!!! |
| Name: Cinday
Walker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Texas, USA Time: 1998-08-09 14:08:05 Comments: Michael Crawford deserves to play the Phantom in the POTO movie. He was the first Phantom. He set the criteria for the character. He is the only one to earn a Tony for his role. Cindy Walker |
| Name: Aaron Nathan
Everingham Website: Referred by: From LinkExchange From: East Lansing, MI Time: 1998-08-08 22:56:11 Comments: I really feel that Michael Crawford deserves to be casted as the role of "The Phantom" for he is the reason why that musical took off. I've faithfully listened to every CD he made for the past 4 years and he (unknowingly) has inspired me to become the singer I am today. He deserves the role in the movie and it will be a great shame to the public if he is not casted. |
| Name: Elizabeth D. Brulc Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Crest Hill, Illinois Time: 1998-08-08 20:55:26 Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. Would "My Fair Lady" or "The King and I" have become great film musicals if they were cast with other leading men? I think not! |
| Name: Daniel Website: Referred by: Net Search From: BRAZIL Time: 1998-08-08 14:22:28 Comments: I only watched the role in London in 1997. Very, very, very, good!! "Who would have the gall to send this?? Someone with a puerile brain! These are both signed O.G. Who the hell is he?? Opera Ghost!" |
| Name: Desiree
Hildahl Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Tampa,FL Time: 1998-08-08 10:49:32 Comments: Is Warner Bros. CRAZY! Is Andrew Lloyd Weber INSANE! NO CRAWFORD, NO MOVIE! How about a compromise guys? If you HAVE to have Antonio Banderas, there is still one other large part he could play withiout messing up too badly, RAOUL. |
| Name: georgina llaguno Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Manila, Philippines Time: 1998-08-08 10:18:47 Comments: I have been a fan of Michael Crawford since I first heard him sing as the Phantom on tape nine years ago. Yup, I am a Phantom fan since then. To be able to watch the movie version with the ORIGINAL CAST is a dream come true for me (especially if Michael Crawford is cast as the Phantom). |
| Name: Betty Combs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Los Angeles, CA Time: 1998-08-08 09:05:59 Comments: I support efforts to encourage the casting of MICHAEL CRAWFORD as the only logical choice for the lead in the planned filming of the "Phantom of the Opera". |
| Name: Betty Combs Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Los Angeles, CA Time: 1998-08-08 09:02:06 Comments: I support efforts to encourage the casting of MICHAEL CRAWFORD as the only logical choice for the lead in the planned filming of the "Phantom of the Opera". |
| Name: Harper
Strom Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Albany, GA Time: 1998-08-07 20:07:18 Comments: Michael Crawford MUST star in the film version of "Phantom". That is the only choice. As many have said, there is a very prestigious list of stage to film performances: Joel Grey (perfection), Yul Bynner (a master), and Rex Harrison (wonderful). If Michael doesnt star, it will be a crime. ALSO, something to think about.....We should make it known that the fans want the movie of "Phantom" to be of Oscar quality, not hastily thrown together and edited for mass appeal, like "Evita" recently was. |
| Name: Jason Coots Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Kansas City, MO Time: 1998-08-07 20:07:14 Comments: ANTONIO BANDERAS!!!!???? Are you kidding me? Not only is he too YOUNG for the role, but, more importantly, he is not qualified to sing the role! There is only one Phantom! That is MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!! |
| Name: Karen R. Schief Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: USA Time: 1998-08-07 20:01:46 Comments: There is only one logical choice for this role in a big screen production. Mr. Crawford is a multi-talented man who has the voice, the acting ability and the sheer presence to bring this role to life. When he sings Music of the Night, I feel he's singing to me and I am Christine. I recently saw a concert he gave in California broadcast over PBS, he never disappoints me with any of his performances. Sheer magic. Let the powers that be know that the middle aged folks that are movie goers are tired of having 20 and 30 something actors shoved at them. There is plenty of room for older talented actors like Mr. Crawford and if they choose anyone else to play this role--they will have, once again, missed the boat--and quite a few tickets sales! Thanks for listening Karen R. Schief |
| Name: Joel Tobey Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Dayton, OH Time: 1998-08-07 19:58:50 Comments: Every Phantom I have ever seen does not even come close to the performance Michael Crawford put on stage. He 'is' the Phantom! |
| Name: Wendy R.
Chester Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Time: 1998-08-07 19:46:40 Comments: There is no one else who can be the phantom but Michael Crawford. To truly make an exceptional movie he will need to be the Phantom. |
| Name: Johnny Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: USA Time: 1998-08-07 19:46:02 Comments: Only once in a lifetime does someone come along that can play a certain type of chracter as if they really were him. This happened when Michael was the Phantom. If anyone can bring people to the screen he could. He played the role in LA NY and London. Think about the Phantom. He is suppose to be the angel of music, and lets face it no ones voice is as soft or more like an angels then Crawfrods. Travolta does not have the right build and sorry but the Phantom was not mexican so bandares would never do. Think even more about the Phantom..... He is suppose to have a hypnotic voice.... Michael has this as proven by his role in EFX... in Vegas. This show made excellent use of that hypnotic tone and he gathered large crowds every night. He has also done radio, which means that his voice must be special....radio takes a certain quality of voice that you can not get anywhere else.... Michael has this quality. Just think.. "Phantom of the Opera" the movie starring the origional Phantom of the Opera..... Think of the number of people he alone would draw to movie screens just in Europe and the US. For he is extremly popualr in the Us as well, as can be told by his number of sell out performances...... Please Vote Michael as THE PHANTOM......Johnny |
| Name: Ann Henry Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1998-08-07 19:29:09 Comments: Hi,I just wanted you to know,that,this is not a hard decision to make.Michael Crawford has proven himself 1300 times over,that,there is only one man for the role of Phantom in the movie.He has donned the mask and cape more often than John Travolta has played Vinny Barbarino.Mr. Crawford is in a class all his own.My vote is for Michael Crawford! Thanks for listening....Ann HUMOR,don't leave home without it!!!! |
| Name: Doris
Tompson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-08-07 19:22:58 Comments: Please give the Phantom role to Michael Crawford. He IS the phantom, and according to an article I once read, was promised this by Andrew Lloyd Webber himself. He should absolutely be given first refusal. As for John TRavolta and Antonio Banderas, please, they may be OK actors, but neither has what it takes for this very vocally demanding role. If all else fails, think about the bottom line, MONEY. We, Michael Crawford fans will be paying to see this movie, people who are not interested in the play anyway will not go just because of the actors named above. In fact, I would think that none of Michael Crawford's fans would go to see it, therefore it is doomed at the box office. Sincerely, Doris Thompson |
| Name: Sally
R. Radza Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Texas Time: 1998-08-07 18:57:22 Comments: The "Phantom" needs a voice as well as a presence. The show is so powerful it does not need today's 'hot ticket' to star in it. I am afraid if Travolta (whose acting and dancing I do like) or Banderas were to star, the movie would end up like "Evita", better seen on stage than the silver screen. Haven't we all read books we loved, only to see the movie version leave us bitterly disappointed? SRRadza |
| Name: mitchell colucci Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: wingdale ny Time: 1998-08-07 18:18:33 Comments: I think it is Fantastic that there is enough people like myself who want to see Micheal in the movie!! lets not forget he was in the movies Forum and Dolly. now if we can just do something about the Chicago casting for modanna instead of Bebe neuwirth!! |
| Name: Jill
Bondurant Website: I Love Classic Musicals Referred by: Net Search From: Florida Time: 1998-08-07 06:50:31 Comments: I love Michael Crawford. I saw him perform in the original production of POTO on Broadway, and recently saw him perform in West Palm Beach on his tour. I have several of his CD's too, and I especially like his new Christian one: what a refreshing change from most musical artists today, who wouldn't be caught dead performing traditional Christian hymns and songs - except for possibly Christmas tunes. I hope Michael wins the Emmy, and I hope he gets the part of the Phantom in the movie version. I recently saw Brad Little perform Eric in Orlando in April, and he was excellent too, but too young for the movie version, I think. Anyway, if anyone loves classic musicals of Broadway or the movies, consider signing on to a new mailing list "I Love Classic Musicals": just click on the link above. Thanks! :) |
| Name: Debra Rude Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Peoria, Illinois Time: 1998-08-06 21:40:33 Comments: No Michael, No Phantom. Enough said. |
| Name: Tamara Marks Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Glenview, Illinois Time: 1998-08-06 17:53:39 Comments: I hope you succeed in your goal. It would be a travesty to have anyone else play the role of Phantom in the movie. Even the people I talk to who are not Phantom fans say that for them only Michael Crawford is the Phantom. |
| Name: Ginger Curry Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Florida Time: 1998-08-06 16:20:30 Comments: Although I became outraged every time I saw anything about someone else playing Phantom, I would never have thought to stage a protest. I will write letters and wish that I could come for the protest at Warner Bros. Michael IS the Phantom of the Opera. Eventually they have to realize that. You may be sure that if the movie is made without him, I won't be buying a ticket. Bravo! to you, and good luck. |
| Name: Elaine Erickson Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Tampa, Fl Time: 1998-08-06 16:19:12 Comments: I would like to say that Michael would be perfect!!!! |
| Name: Susan Pacek Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Fontana, California Time: 1998-08-06 08:37:09 Comments: There will be no Phantom movie without the original Phantom! A fake is a fake is a fake! I will accept nothing but the original! |
| Name: Charles
Stover Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Orange County Time: 1998-08-06 06:11:28 Comments: I think it sucks that they are turning their backs on Mr. Crawford. What is up with Antonio Banderes being cast as Phantom for the movie. |
| Name: David &
Mary Smith Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Dade City, Florida 33525 Time: 1998-08-05 20:47:54 Comments: Michael Crawford is The Phantom! The vast majority of the people never had a chance to experience the Phantom of The Opera, let alone the performance with Michael Crawford. Bringing The Phantom to the screen with Michael Crawford will make it possible for everyone to experience Andrew LLolyd Webber's music the way it was intended to be experienced. We could not attend a movie of The Phantom of The Opera that did not cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom. Instead we would stay at home, close our eyes and listen to Michael Crawford and Sara Brighton on CD. |
| Name: Will Walker Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Sacramento, CA Time: 1998-08-05 18:03:50 Comments: IF the movie is made, Micheal is the only sane chioce!!! Only his voice can do justice to the role. And for anyone that thinks that he is "out of his prime", I heard him sing at the Concord Pavillion on Aug. 4th. He has more power in one note than Bandaras will ever have in 100 years! Only Michael can bring the magic to the screen that is Phantom of the Opera. |
| Name: Sandy Lesser Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: California/Florida Time: 1998-08-05 18:02:15 Comments: I had the privilege of seeing Michael Crawford in Phantom 3 times in Los Angeles as well as seeing him in concert several times. I cannot conceive of anyone other than Michael por- traying the Phantom in the film version - this is in no way a reflection on Antonio Banderas (who I love) or anyone else; it is simply that Michael Crawford is The Phanton! |
| Name: Mrs.
Roberta I. Montville Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Uxbridge, MA usa Time: 1998-08-05 14:05:02 Comments: I feel your cause is a good one and truly hope you (and we) win the battle. |
| Name: Chris
Myczkowski Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Florida Time: 1998-08-05 10:09:25 Comments: Man,if Michael isn't the Phantom,I ain't gonna see the stinkin film,they could get Antonio but he wuoldn't have the voice for the part. |
| Name: Amy and Jenny Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Idaho Falls Time: 1998-08-05 09:44:29 Comments: HI! I want the only Phantom in the movie: Michael Crawford. He is the only Phantom. If there is a movie, which if Michael isn't ,there shouldn't be. If Antonio is in the movie, Michael won't be "our own Phantom" and we all want to be, obviously. Andrew (Lloyd Webber) should know this, he picked our man in the first place. To top this off Andrew promised Michael that if there was ever a Phantom movie, he would be in it, he should keep the promise. Can you belive how well Michael is taking this? His spech included "It wouldn't be the end of the world for me." and " If they change their minds I'm avalible!". He, Michael, is like the sweetest man ever, and Andrew shouldn't treat him like this. I guess that is it, if Andrew ever comes to this site (and he should) I hope he listen, it's his wonderfuyl Phantom of the Opera that he is putting on the line. Thank you for your time and TaTa Jenny |
| Name: Ina Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Texas Time: 1998-08-05 04:52:14 Comments: I swear that Michael Crawford is truely an Angel of Music for no one else can transform into the Phantom with out the cape or the mask,but he only has to sing to become Erik. It is amazing to see Michael Crawford transform from a man with a sense of humor to a man who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.If you have ever seen him perform,you know he has the ability to change from Michael Crawford to Erik as soon as the music begins to play. It is easy to feel Erik's agony with the heartbreaking performance of Michael Crawford,who puts such sadness and pain in his voice,which seems to enter our hearts and to make us feel for Erik.What would be the saddest thing would be to have to role of the Phantom stolen away from the man who gave him his voice,his soul and his heart and that man is Michael Crawford. |
| Name: J. C. Cunningham Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Salem, MA Time: 1998-08-04 18:39:05 Comments: I can't believe that anyone other than Michael Crawford could even be considered for the role. |
| Name: Ronda Yancey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Salem mass Time: 1998-08-04 09:23:58 Comments: To Whom It May Concern, Phantom would not be the great show that it is without Michael Crawford. He has shown his wonderfull acting and sing ability not only with Phantom but with Some Mothers Do Have Em'. It would not be right to have this movie with out Michael Crawford. This man has given also given to local needy people in for example LA when he was performing, he would give food to a needy person not for the world to see but to help one fellow human being. Ronda Yancey |
| Name: Jose
Luis Valdez Juarez Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Mexico city Time: 1998-08-04 09:20:26 Comments: It is wonderful that this page exists. The phantom of the Opera is the must beautiful play in the world. I have seen twice the play. One in New York and the second in London. Also, I have the cd performed by Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. They are axcelent singers. Congratulations for Your work. |
| Name: Deak Walden Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Wilmington,NC Time: 1998-08-03 17:00:19 Comments: I have seen the Phantom five times and in five different cities. I would love to see the REAL phantom (Michael Crawford) just once. Mr. Crawford is the Phantom, he should be Phantom in any movie. Deak Walden |
| Name: Alexandra Blair Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Phoenix, AZ Time: 1998-08-03 12:22:24 Comments: Please, please, please use Michael in the movie! |
| Name: Katie Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Rockledge, Fl Time: 1998-08-03 07:56:30 Comments: Michael Crawford is the best!! I love him sooooo much!! Only he should be in Phantom of the Opera the movie... besides...i thought that the phantom was supposed to be um....FRENCH...doesn't it take place in Paris?!?!?!?!!!! Sorry Antonio.....your just a little too spanish for the part..(oh yeah....and you CAN'T SING!!!) bye! Luv, ~Katie K!!!!! |
| Name: Shannon Lyn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Newark, Delaware Time: 1998-08-03 06:38:30 Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom....He belongs in the movie. |
| Name: Yoli
Lawrence Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Perth Western Australia Time: 1998-08-03 06:29:16 Comments: I conducted a small poll for myself last week. I asked 100 people if they knew who Michael Crawford was. 80 Percent of people commented that they did - the 20 who didn't I then said he played the Phantom. all twenty said that they now knew who I was talking about. I then asked if a film version were to be done who would they prefer as the phantom Michael or Antonio Bandaras. 97% said Michael. Now this is just an example of one person with an hour to spare and 97 people said that they wanted Michael. This is not an Isolated case. Movie people want bankability - Michael has it already HE IS THE PHANTOM - don't take it away from him! |
| Name: Maya Soden Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Bay Point, CA Time: 1998-08-02 16:05:08 Comments: Michael Crawford should most definitely be the Phantom in the movie. No doubt about it. They should not even consider anyone else for the job. Nice site. It was cool. |
| Name: Shirley
Falandysz Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Midland, Michigan Time: 1998-08-02 09:02:58 Comments: Michael Crawford is now, and will ever be the only PHANTOM.Why take a chance on spoiling a good picture with someone else |
| Name: Margie
Quintans Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Philadelphia Time: 1998-08-02 05:22:40 Comments: Only Michael Crawford the Phantom can make this movie take flight without him it's over for the Music of the Night |
| Name: Shirley Dale Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: MichiganWho rem Time: 1998-08-02 00:37:47 Comments: Who remembers the name of a single other actor who played the Phantom? Only one name can ever be associated with the Phantom and only one voice. Michael Crawford, if he is forgotten for all his other roles (AND HE WON'T BE!)will always live in our memory as the true Phantom. His incredible voice singing the beautiful songs-that he made his own-can never be duplicated by any other singer. The role belongs to him and him alone. Let Antonio investigate other venues that are in the realm of his ability. SHAME ON YOU, WARNER BROS. |
| Name: nancye
maddox Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: tx Time: 1998-08-01 23:09:53 Comments: Michael is THE only Phantom. |
| Name: Joseph and
Catherine Restivo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Johnstown, Pa Time: 1998-08-01 19:23:23 Comments: We think Michael Crawford is the only one who can do justice to the movie Phamtom of the Opera. If he does not play in the movie I question what kind of sucess they expect to have. |
| Name: Alexis Hill Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: allentown, Pa Time: 1998-08-01 18:16:17 Comments: THIS HAS TO BE STOPPED, I WOULD ABSOLUTLY DIE IF MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS NOT IN THAT ROLE! LOOK WHAT ANTONIO BADERAS DID TO EVITA, DONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO THE BEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME, PLEASE...I BEG OF YOU, DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO STOP THIS |
| Name: Claudia Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CA Time: 1998-08-01 17:54:22 Comments: What in the world is going on? Who's bright idea was this anyway? Or should I say dim? Replace Michael Crawford with Antonio Banderas? What a rotten idea! Figures that Warner Brothers Studio came up with that one. I am insulted and I am fed up. Give the us the real thing, give us Michael Crawford! |
| Name: Mary Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: NJ Time: 1998-08-01 11:08:42 Comments: Ted Neeley, the original Jesus in Broadway adaptation of "Jesus Christ Superstar". Ken Howard, William Daniels among the many original Broadway cast members to bring "1776" to the screen. Well done movie musicals made even better by having the original cast members transition their interpretations of their characters from the stage to the large screen. Michael Crawford, original Phantom in the London, Broadway and LA adaptations of "The Phantom of the Opera".Need I say more? Come on WB! Don't you know a good thing when you see it? We do! |
| Name: Chrisitne
Destler Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Los Angeles, CA Time: 1998-07-31 20:38:52 Comments: I love what you're doing with this. I've been a huge fan of Michael's for four years, and have even had the pleasure of meeting with him and talking to him. A very down-to-earth and grounded man, even shy. One of the most genuinely good persons I have met. He fully deserves this role and I am proud to be fighting for him. |
| Name: Diane Givler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pennsylvania Time: 1998-07-31 17:34:45 Comments: wow. We are working hard on creating the panels for the rally on the seventh. There is NO ONE else for the role of the Phantom but MICHAEL CRAWFORD. Who do people think they are even suggesting that someone else could do this role justice. Michael and Phantom is like peanut butter and jelly - they just are meant to go together. I wish you all luck, and whatever my mom (diane chortanoff dchortan@coin.state.pa.us) can do to help, don't hesitate to let us know. Well...... back to the panels. |
| Name: Liz Gentile Website: Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Steubenville, Ohio Time: 1998-07-31 17:07:13 Comments: I really think Michael Crawford is the only one that can do the role justice. He is a fantastic performer and one fabulous singer. He deserves to be the one for this role, because he is the only actor in the world who can make "The Phantom of the Opera" live and breath and he alone should recreate his role for the future film. |
| Name: Marion Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-07-31 15:05:03 Comments: Crawford - The Phantom, Banderas - Raoul |
| Name: Pat Schott Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Bakersfield, California Time: 1998-07-31 15:01:08 Comments: If Michael Crawford doesn't play the Phantom, then a disaster beyond Warner Brothers imagination will occur! It is mind boggling that they would contemplate using anyone else for this role. He is the phantom, mind-body-soul!! |
| Name: Carla
Pollard Website: Referred by: Net Search From: California Time: 1998-07-31 13:00:23 Comments: There's only one Phantom and his name is Crawford. His name is definitely not Banderas. |
| Name: Bristol Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Connecticut Time: 1998-07-31 12:54:44 Comments: Sorry! It wasn't Theresa with the comment about Dale; it was Christine. I apologize. |
| Name: Bristol Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Connecticut Time: 1998-07-31 12:51:02 Comments: I, too, believe there is no one other than Michael Crawford to play the title role in the musical version of the Phantom movie. I first heard "Music of the Night" during an ice skating performance on TV more than 10 years ago. I had no idea what it was or who was singing. But THAT voice and THAT song immediately reached a part of me. I have since come to greatly admire this man who touched me so deeply. If it hadn't been for Michael's performance in London, New York, and Los Angeles, the stage production would probably not have survived nearly as long as it has. It certainly would not have the same flavor or the same following. The critics were not "thrilled" with the show, but they practically fell all over themselves with praise for Michael's performance. Andrew Lloyd Webber, himself, commented on how sad it was that the original stars from so many of the great musicals of the past had been replaced when the movie versions were made. Was that just an idle comment he didn't really believe in? Here is his perfect opportunity not to screw up this movie, and it seems he would rather bow to Warner Bros' idea of a box-office draw. (Frankly, I'd go see Michael stand on a box and not say a word for two hours before I'd spend money to see Antonio Banderas, but...) Why not make a movie that would preserve one of musical theater's most moving performances for generations to come? Cast Michael Crawford as Erik, and that will happen. It should be clear to Warner Bros by now what the overwhelming majority of fans want, and that we want them to stop dragging their feet on this project, as well. P.S. - I agree with Theresa's note that Dale Kristien would be a poor choice for Christine. Her voice makes me cringe, and it sounds like she's forcing every syllable out--not what the part calls for at all, as it states that Christine sings in a "clear, pure soprano." |
| Name: Nydia
C. Henry-Kohankie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Dallas, TX Time: 1998-07-31 11:52:46 Comments: Even though other phantoms have done a very good job at the role, I believe Michael Crawford is the only true "phantom". His performance helps the viewer feel the phantom's pain, soul and spirit. If a "Phantom of the Opera" movie is created, Michael Crawford is the only performer who should recreate the role on film. It will be a more tremendous success than any other actor. |
| Name: Eric W. Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Los Angeles Time: 1998-07-31 04:10:32 Comments: Mr. Crawford IS the Phantom. Enough said. |
| Name: Susan
Stephensen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Phoenix, Arizona Time: 1998-07-31 00:27:45 Comments: It wouldn't be the same without Michael! |
| Name: Teresa Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Ca Time: 1998-07-30 12:34:06 Comments: Does people know there's a Werner Brothers website, and they are taking a poll on the Phantom movie? I've already written them, but I've noticed not that many people wrote them, so I was wondering maybe people out there don't know of such a website. We need all the help we can get. :) |
| Name: marie
chantal lambert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: montreal, canada Time: 1998-07-30 10:43:30 Comments: I just can't believe they chose Antonio Banderas to play the Phantom instead of the great Michael Crawford. ( I met Mr. Crawford four years ago and, believe me folks, he's very nice and funny.) This role really belongs to Michael Crawford. I'm glad you've decided to make a petition. I have a musical workshop this next week-end (I'm a singer too) and I will tell everyone to visit this website. |
| Name: Christine
Johnson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: San Diego, California Time: 1998-07-29 20:45:17 Comments: I really hope that Michael gets to be in the Phantom movie. The thought of either John Travolta or Antonio Banderas in the title role is just absurd! What is the matter with Andrew Lloyd Webber?! He is such an idiot to go along with this whole farce! He really thinks Michael would not draw crowds and make money if he plays the Phantom. He was the orignal Phantom, it's only right for him to play the Phantom in the movie version. I also would love to see Sarah Brightman play Christine in the movie as well. She still looks beautiful and sings as lovely as the angel she plays. That would be so cool to see both Michael and Sarah together again. They both are just awesome and make a great pair. By the way, I don't think Dale Kristien would be good for the role of Christine. She sings, er, screams like a chipmunk. She's an insult to singers, like myself. My music teacher even told me he thought she was a terrible singer. If she was his student she never would have been in the show. "There are so many people in the music biz who no nothing of music", was what he told me. Scary thought. Anyway, Michael and Sarah both belong in the movie. If Andrew is smart he'll put them both in it and make a hell of a movie! |
| Name: Barbara Asher Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: Bakersfield Time: 1998-07-29 20:13:42 Comments: When I heard Mr. Crawford would not be in the "Phantom" movie, I was outraged. Saying that he does not have enough "draw" for moviegoers is absurd. All I can say is that there is no phantom without Michael Crawford. It is unthinkable. Warner Bros: Remember when the producers of "My Fair Lady" said Julie Andrews didn't have the boxoffice draw? They cast Audrey Hepburn instead and Julie Andrews won the Oscar that year for "Mary Poppins." You make that mistake and you deserve the consequences. Give me a break: John Travolta?? Next, they'll be casting Danny DeVito! How about Kermit? We want Michael. |
| Name: Dan Ferreira Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Hayward CA Time: 1998-07-29 18:04:30 Comments: I think The Phantom of the Opera would be a great movie if they had Michael Crawford as the Phantom. And if they had real singers singing and real music, not some movie star fake-singing. |
| Name: Anne Johnson Website: Porterville On Line Referred by: Advertisment/Brochure From: Porterville Time: 1998-07-29 14:27:00 Comments: Michael Crawford is the only person who should play the part of the PHANTOM!! |
| Name: Cori Maniscalco Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Louisiana Time: 1998-07-29 11:39:07 Comments: Look..... No disrespect or anything but I love Antonio and he's a great actor, but I just can't seem to place his face on that of the Phantom. Only one man can truly fullfill the role of the Phantom and that is that is "THE" Michael Crawford. |
| Name: Tara
Maniscalco Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Louisiana Time: 1998-07-29 11:29:28 Comments: I am a 16 year old female and I ADORE Michael Crawford. Antonio Banderas is an excellent Zorro, and an all around wonderful actor. But I just can't picture The Phantom Of The Opera being played by anyone but the best, Michael Crawford. I wouldn't see the movie...if anyone but Michael played that infamous role. |
| Name: Susan
Maniscalco Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Slidell, LA Time: 1998-07-29 11:16:05 Comments: I personelly think the only person qualified to play the part of the phantom is Michael Crawford. I have two teenage girls and we all his cds including the soundtrack of phantom of the opera. The only thing my daughter wanted on her 14th birthday was to go to see Sarah Brightman, which we did. My girls now all the words to the musical. When I told them that the studios were thinking of making the movie they were thrilled, till they heard Antonio Bandaras might be the phantom. They were upset that Michael Crawford wasn't going to be the phantom. Now if that doesn't tell you something I don't know what would. Teenage girls wanting Michael over Antonio!!!!! We have already discussed not going to the movie if Antonio is casted as the phantom. The studios need to do a poll before they make a great mistake. There is only one phantom and that is MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!!!!!!! |
| Name: Kristen
Gillis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Texas Time: 1998-07-29 07:43:55 Comments: I think that anyone with half a brain would know that Michael Crawford is and always be the one and only Phantom. If anyone else even attempted to play the role in the movie, it would be an embarrassment to not only the actor, but to theatre itself. |
| Name: P. Casey Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: California Time: 1998-07-29 07:02:44 Comments: I agree that Mr. Crawford is the only man for the job. Why are there not e-mail addresses to direct our wishes to the studio, et al? |
| Name: Duncan
McFadyen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: North Carolina Time: 1998-07-28 20:14:21 Comments: The prospects of casting John Travolta or Antonio Banderas in "Phantom" the movie are scary. The honor of playing this potentially award-winning role should go to one person: Michael Crawford!!! HE is the only one that will have a chance a making the movie a success. |
| Name: Dan
Radcliffe Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-07-28 19:20:54 Comments: I would like to cast my vote for Michael Crawford as the one and only true Phantom. Although Antonio Banderas might make an excellent Zorro and possibly an excellent Raoul, only Michael Crawford elevates Andrew Lloyd Webber's outstanding score to its highest potential. If anyone other than Michael Crawford is cast as the Phantom, the production will only be a movie; if Michael Crawford is cast as the Phantom, it will be a work of art and conceivably one of the best movie musicals of all time. I hope what is viewed by many as a magical moment in theater and music history is captured on film for a wider audience and future generations to experience. Respectfully submitted,T. Radcliffe, New Jersey |
| Name: Michael Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Wisconsin Time: 1998-07-28 09:23:23 Comments: I know how good Michael Crawford is, I saw him! When WB filmed My Fair Lady, they ignored Julie Andrews as Eliza. Jack Warner, himself, supposedly said, "She'll never make it in Movies". Instead they cast Audrey Hepburn as Eliza. WB did not even credit Marni Nixon who dubbed the singing for Miss Hepburn. My Fair Lady won all the major Academy Awards for the year -- except best actress. That award went to an actress appearing for the first time in a movie. Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins. History repeats itself when people do not learn from their mistakes. Will it be deja vu all over again? |
| Name: R HARRIMAN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: ENGLAND Time: 1998-07-28 05:21:10 Comments: I THINK WARNER BROSTHERS SHOULD JUST LISTEN TO WHAT THE PUBLIC WANT BECAUSE WERE THE ONE'S THAT ADORE THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.HERE'S HOPING ? they listen |
| Name: Wendy
Bennett Website: The Monster Board UK Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: United Kingdom Time: 1998-07-28 04:33:21 Comments: Crawford For Phantom! |