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Name: amy c poland
Posted on: June 15, 2003 09:50 PM
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Where are you from?: willard, ohio
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Comments: The first time that I heared Michael Crawford sing brought tears to my eyes. He is the utter heart and soul of the man behind the mask. HE IS THE ONE AND ONLY PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!!

 


Name: E. Hungate
Posted on: June 15, 2003 11:48 AM
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Comments: No one can do the Phantom but Michael Crawford. I will not waste my money on a movie with someone else trying to do this role. This goes for several of my friends who are Crawford fans!!

 


Name: Pia Francesca
Posted on: June 15, 2003 11:31 AM
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Comments: I was very depressed by the announcement of the cast, not because I wasn't aware they could make the big mistake of not casting Michael (mistake that alone will probably and wishfully ruin the entire movie), but because as long as I suspected a bad casting, I wouldn't have aspected the worst. Infact, according to me this is the worst casting they could ever have made. The ages between The Phantom, Christine and Raoul are unbearable to me and this only reason makes me feel unconfortable. I will never go and see this movie and tell to all people I know to do the same. This is not because I don't wanna give a chance to ALW, but because if the movie is going to be done this immoral way he doesn't merit it. Finally this movie is going very far from all that we know connected to POTO (far too many changes for my tastes) this is not POTO Movie I wanted so I won't waste my money for it. If the movie will ever be realised (who knows? Maybe Phantom will save us from it to be filmed), when the movie will be finished, I will simply take my dear OCR with me and listen to it, listen to THE ONLY PHANTOM: MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!

 


Name: Bill Tichelaar
Posted on: June 15, 2003 05:10 AM
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Comments: I've been lucky enough to see Michael Crawford sing, but never as Phantom. To cast some "Hollywood" type would be a tragedy in the highest degree.

 


Name: Leonie Yaffe
Posted on: June 14, 2003 06:22 PM
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Comments: I have been following the Phantom Movie campaign for many years. Even though I knew it would probably end this way, the latest news of the casting of POTO movie has filled me with great sadness. Michael Crawford IS and ALWAYS will be the Phantom of the Opera. There is no-one else. The music of the night for the Phantom is truly over now:(:( However, MICHAEL CRAWFORD WILL LIVE ON!!

 


Name: Jason Dobb
Posted on: June 14, 2003 05:05 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford is the ONE and the ONLY man for this part--- if any other person were chosen- it would completely ruin the movie.

 


Name: Tania Marie Fonte
Posted on: June 14, 2003 09:48 AM
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Comments: Please keep me informed on the progress of The Phantom of the Opera movie!

 


Name: Pete Lashmar
Posted on: June 14, 2003 08:55 AM
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Comments: I worked on the original London production through rehersals to first night.

 


Name: simmy varshina
Posted on: June 14, 2003 08:11 AM
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Comments: when i 1st read the story of the opera,i was like 'wow'.cause tat time i was only 9 years old.unlike some other stories, this story never make me bored,until now i'm still reading this story even though i have read it more then 100 times.finally i would say that this is the MOST BEST STORY in earth.thats 4 sure.

 


Name: phantomandvaljean
Posted on: June 13, 2003 08:35 PM
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Comments: I want to make some corrections to the "Phantom Movie News" found at The Really Useful Group's website:

PHANTOM MOVIE NEWS!!! NEW FACES LEAD THE CAST OF ‘THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 16-year-old Emmy Rossum joins Gerard Butler and Patrick Wilson in director Joel Schumacher s big screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera Correction No. 1: That should have been Sarah Brightman, Michael Ball or Anthony Warlow, and Michael Crawford!

London, June 13th 2003: Really Useful Films today announced the principal cast of the highly anticipated feature film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to be directed by Joel Schumacher. Principal photography will begin on the 15th September 2003 at Pinewood Studios in the UK. An exciting trio of fresh young talent, from both sides of the Atlantic, will fill the starring roles. After an exhaustive search, Emmy Rossum, a 16-year-old New Yorker, has been chosen by Lloyd Webber for the star-making role of Christine. Exaustive search? You could have saved yourself a lot of tiresome searching and just picked Sarah Brightman.

Emmy has been with the Metropolitan Opera in New York since the age of 7 and is already an acclaimed opera singer, having performed with such stars as Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Emmy’s previous roles include ‘The Audrey Hepburn Story’ for television, ‘Songcatcher’ and ‘An American Rhapsody’. She can currently be seen in Clint Eastwood’s ‘Mystic River’, recently in competition at Cannes 2003. Gerard Butler, the 33-year old Scottish TV, stage and film actor, has won the coveted role of the Phantom. He began his career on the stage, most notably playing Ewan McGregor’s character, Renton, in the stage adaptation of ‘Trainspotting’. His movie debut was alongside Billy Connolly in ‘Mrs. Brown,’ followed by roles in ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘Dracula 2000’ and ‘Reign of Fire’. He will soon be seen in ‘Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life’ and Richard Donner’s ‘Timeline’. Next correction: That should have been Michael Crawford who was in the movie "Hello Dolly," the TV series "Ave M," the original Phantom in the stage production of "The Phantom of the Opera," and was in the Broadway musical "Dance of the Vampire."

Patrick Wilson, will star as Raoul, Christine’s childhood sweetheart. The 29-year-old actor will soon be seen in the upcoming ‘Angels in America’ and ‘The Alamo’, alongside Billy Bob Thornton and Dennis Quaid. Michael Ball or Anthony Warlow would have been better choices for Raoul because they can act and sing and their ages are very close to Sarah Brightman's.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said, “From the beginning Joel and I always wanted a young and relatively unknown cast. Given his track record for discovering stars such as Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland and Colin Farrell, who am I to argue with him?” Excuse me?! That is not what Andrew Lloyd Webber said from the beginning. What he did say was that Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, the integrity of the originals will be preserved.

Odyssey Entertainment is handling international sales, Warner Bros. will distribute the film in North America and Entertainment Film Distributors in the UK. The film is being financed with the assistance of Scion Films. Ralph Kamp and Louise Goodsill from Odyssey Entertainment Ltd. said, “There has been a lot of speculation about the casting of the movie and we’re thrilled with the talent involved.” Many fans are so closed-minded that they aren't going to even give a few bucks just to rent the movie. At least I'll rent the movie. If the score for today's stage productions is used and the portrayals are obviously inspired by the originals, then I'll even buy the DVD. However, if neither of the above are put into consideration, then I will not buy the DVD and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Joel Schumacher will not get the money they might get from me.

Loosely based on the 1910 novel ‘Le Fantome de L’Opera’ by Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is the classic and highly emotive story of the love triangle between Christine (Emmy Rossum), a beautiful young opera singer, Raoul (Patrick Wilson) her childhood sweetheart, and the Phantom (Gerard Butler) – a tormented and horribly disfigured musical genius. After a succession of inexplicable accidents at the Opera Populaire, the reigning diva La Carlotta quits, giving the new theatre managers no option but to turn to the young Christine in the lead role – an opportunity she has always craved. Christine dazzles all of Paris with her performance, including Raoul the Vicompte de Chagny, whom she has not seen since childhood. But she has another admirer. The mysterious Phantom lurking unseen in the shadows, is also fast falling in love with her. Deep in his subterranean lair beneath the opera house the Phantom seduces her with his exquisite music but no sooner has she fallen for him that she discovers his terrible secret. She flees into the welcoming arms of Raoul and watched by the Phantom they escape to the rooftops of the Opera House. As they exchange tender words of love The Phantom’s fury at her betrayal becomes murderous. He hatches a plot to win her back and in a dramatic and tense climax Christine is forced to choose between Raoul and the Phantom – her Angel of Music. ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ stage musical, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, is the largest grossing stage or screen production in the world with a box-office of more than $3.2 billion. It has played in over 100 cities in 17 countries around the world, reaching an estimated audience of 70 million people. That's right. Please don't damage the reputation of such a wonderful stage musical. Let the world-wide audience get a good idea of what they would expect to see on stage. For people who have never seen the show live, if you give them a bad impression, they might not go to see it and that may negatively interfere with the very large income Andrew Lloyd Webber is getting from just the stage version of "The Phantom of the opera" alone!

Joel Schumacher has directed a string of box office successes including Phone Booth (2002), Batman & Robin (1997), A Time to Kill (1996), Batman Forever (1995), The Client (1994), Flatliners (1990) and St Elmo’s Fire (1985). Schumacher’s most recent film -Veronica Guerin – will be released this year.

 


Name: Sarah Nelson
Posted on: June 12, 2003 09:56 PM
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Comments: I heard recently from a friend the rumor about Antonio Banderas and I flipped out. So I came online to look for the truth of the matter. All I can say is that Michael Crawford is the Phantom and anyone else who thinks otherwise is crazy. If Warner Bros. does decide to go with another actor they will be making the worst financial decision possible (and that is probably the line of reasoning that will influence the big executives the most.)

Michael Crawford made the musical a success because he became the character Gaston Lereaux wrote. A man that, however outwardly horrible, is still inwardly a man with true feelings and who wants only what every other human being wants - someone to love and love them in return.

 


Name: Kay M Yeary
Posted on: June 12, 2003 09:06 PM
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Name: Vokar
Posted on: June 12, 2003 07:56 PM
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Comments: The whole idea of person other than MIcheal Crawford playing as the Phantom is outrageous! Especially if they sing to bring down the chandelier, as the slave of fashion they intend does. If this website's demands are not met, a disaster beyond their imagination will occur... NO ONE WILL LIKE IT!!!! They should learn to assign a rather minor role to those who cannot act!

 

 


Name: yvonne mitchell
Posted on: June 12, 2003 06:19 PM
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Comments: Michael would be as fantastic as he's always been. No one can replace him.

 

 


Name: Yvonne
Posted on: June 12, 2003 02:18 PM
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Comments: I have never seen Phantom of the Opera but I have the soundtrack, and I fell inlove with Michael Crawfords voice and I can tell just by hearing him sing that no one can take a song and bring it to life the way he does though I never saw the Phantom I felt like I had, I want to see it but I'm afraid seeing someone else play the Phantom will ruin the image of the opera that I have in my head. Just recently I played the soundtrack in my car and it was the first time my 8 year old son heard it and the first thing he said was "this man sings good". There are'nt alot of 8 year old who like opera and my son just by hearing the soundtrack wants to see it. I would love to take him to see it on screen and I would love to see it for the first time starring Michael Crawford. I thought I missed my chance of seeing the Phantom with Michael Crawford but if Warner Brothers makes a movie and casts him, my wish would come true.

 


Name: Gina
Posted on: June 12, 2003 01:15 PM
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Comments: there is only one phantom, michael crawford. there is only one michael crawford that moves us the way he does with his words, actions and his voice. i've seen phantom in nyc 3 times and i close my eyes and picture michael singing. hes wonderful! i would love to see him on center stage, live or in film. he is for sure "the man"

 


Name: Athena
Posted on: June 12, 2003 12:47 AM
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Comments: I just found out that a film is being made. How could anyone even consider casting anyone else other than Michael Crawford as the Phantom? His voice is one of a kind. He IS THE PHANTOM!!! If they don't use him in this film I am sure that generations of music and film lovers will lose out and there will be many regrets!

 


Name: Whitney Hall
Posted on: June 11, 2003 08:20 PM
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Comments: I first saw "phantom" in January 2003, the star of the show was Brad little. Well, not to offend Brad, but his preformance was not everything I had expected the Phantom's character to be. Non-the-Less the story (I had read the book long ago) was still a favorite of mine so I bought the soundtrack before leaving. On the soundtrack was the voice of Michael Crawford, although I obviously couldn't see him acting as I listened to the CD, His voice touched me in a way that I had expected the show I had just seen to. After that I found clips of his preformances on the internet and have decided that his voice and dedication to the character is nothing short of perfect, Warner Bros. would have to be crazy to choose anyone else over this magnificent man.

 


Name: david evans
Posted on: June 11, 2003 05:58 PM
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Comments: how can there be any other choice? this show IS SO BIG BECAUSE WE HAVE ALL LISTENED to "THE PHANTOM " sing those songs,music of the night,angel of music,

the point of no return, angel of music, who sang them???? mr crawford. you ask anyone WHO IS THE PHANTOM??? answer MICHEAL CRAWFORD, for gods sake give the man the recognition HE IS DUE!!!!

 


Name: Janet St. Charles
Posted on: June 11, 2003 01:58 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford IS the 'Phantom Of The Opera'!! I don't care to see anyone else playing HIS role!!

 


Name: maria kilburn
Posted on: June 10, 2003 07:15 PM
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Comments: my husband was the first to introduce me to michael crawford's music from phantom of the opera. My first time seeing him act was in Hello Dolly. I think that no one else can play phantom better than michael crawford. No one else has ever moved me in their singing and acting as michael has. My husband and I have been married only 5 years but michael makes us fall in love again.

 


Name: Belinda Morehouse
Posted on: June 10, 2003 12:58 PM
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Name: Lorraine McCracken
Posted on: June 10, 2003 03:01 AM
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Comments: I have seen Phantom of the Opera at least 6 times in Tampa. The performances were fantastic but they all missed one thing ... MICHAEL CRAWFORD! I have prayed and waited for the movie all these years, mainly to finally see Mr. Crawford playing HIS ROLE!! There is no way that this movie could be done properly if Michael was not there behind his Mask! I would not let myself be cheated and watch a movie version of the play that Mr. Crawford made famous. He is the Phantom and without him there will never be any reason to waste one's time and money. People all over the world will be faithful and listen to their Music of the Night on their old CD's and not bother throwing their money away on a farce. WB, if you want to collect armfuls of OSCARS then open your eyes and see your TRUE Phantom hold his overdue statue!!

 


Name: Amanda
Posted on: June 9, 2003 10:33 PM
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Comments: There is NO ONE that will EVER play the role of the Phantom like Michael Crawford! No one possesses the passion he has! If the movie turns out to look anything like the cartoon on the first guestbook page, it will be a DISGRACE. We want Michael!

 


Name: Sarah
Posted on: June 9, 2003 08:08 PM
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Comments: I adore Michael Crawford very much. The phantom movie won't be the same without him. He is the best of the best, and no one could ever top him.

 


Name: Tyler
Posted on: June 9, 2003 03:21 PM
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Comments: I had the pleasure of seeing Michael Crwford in Broadway with his patrayal of "The Phantom" in "The Phantom Of The Opera". He is the only one true Phantom and the play wouldn't be the same without him.

 


Name: tED hUBBARD
Posted on: June 9, 2003 12:13 AM
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Name: Amy Tougas
Posted on: June 8, 2003 10:15 PM
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Name: david evans
Posted on: June 8, 2003 07:08 PM
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Comments: how can ahy one else play the "phantom?" micheal crawford IS & ALWAYS will be the phantom. I never had the pleasure of seeing him perform, but I tell you, the C.D. is always on, who can better him, singing "music of the night?", no one, not mr banderras, or who ever!! LONG LIVE M.C. & long live phantom!!!!

 


Name: Sandra McAllister
Posted on: June 8, 2003 01:44 PM
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Comments: I would definitely love to see a Phantom of the Opera movie starring Michael Crawford. It would give a chance for people (like me) who have never ever seen the broadway show. And who dream of one day actually seeing the London cast (even if it is in movie form). :) I hope it actually happens someday. I would definitely go to the movies to see it, and buy the dvd when it comes out. :)

 


Name: william calosso
Posted on: June 8, 2003 01:34 PM
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Comments: yes i would love to see him in a movie version of this play.

 


Name: Andrew Lynch
Posted on: June 7, 2003 01:29 PM
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Comments: I can't imagine anyone else having what it takes to pull off this role. Once you have seen Crawford as the Phantom it spoils you.

 


Name: Matt
Posted on: June 7, 2003 09:57 AM
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Comments: What a travesty it will be to not have Michael Crawford in the lead. Joel Schumacher says Gerard Butler is going to be a "sexy Phantom"? HellO?! Isn't that kind of an oxymoron? The Phantom is supposed to be grotesque, granted he is supposed to be suave somewhat too, but come on. But I guess if the higher ups don't have their heads on straight as far as casting goes, hopefully the integrity of the original stage show will still be maintained somewhat and that Schumacher won't turn it into a flashy circus like he did with the two Batman movies. Mike Crawford is the only Phantom regardless what anyone else may say.

 


Name: Debbie Froehle
Posted on: June 6, 2003 11:21 PM
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Comments: The voice of the Phantom forever lives in my heart and soul, what I would give to see him perform, live or onscreen.

 


Name: David
Posted on: June 6, 2003 07:02 PM
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Comments: Michael is what made this terrific musical worthy of the name Gothic. In order for the movie to be honored as a gothic musical, Crawford must be in it. You guys are doing an excellent job, keep it up.

 


Name: Pia Francesca
Posted on: June 6, 2003 06:48 PM
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Comments: I don't understand why it is so difficult to understand the crucial role of Michael Crawford as Phantom. Number One: In the beginning the carachter was just in the book and its spirit was already incredible. Erik was already deep in your heart after reading Leroux's novel. Imagine to see him at once before your eyes. Alive!! Michael Crawford was not only the FIRST to perform him, and we must underline it, because many are forgetting it, (Mr.Webber is the worst example) but he was also the one to really meld, in an amazing way, its soul with Phantom. He really IS Erik/Phantom.Therefore his acting through the scenes, his way of singing through the musical made the rules to be followed by all the others good/bad (as you like) Phantoms. You can't deny they were all inspired by Michael Crawford performance. Number Two: This movie (ok friends we are all able to understand what is a movie) is about ALW musical called "The Phantom Of The Opera". So there must be a Phantom (who is not a boy), an Opera (yes, it's about the Opera too), a young girl (not a minor) and a young suitor. If you eliminate one of these elements you get something, of course, but certainly not "The Phantom Of The Opera". Finally, I will give this last advertisement to Mr Webber, Mr. Schumaker and similar: Before taking any definitive decision, before expressing your opinion about POTO and Michael Crawford, get a copy of the Original Cast Soundtrack listened to all of it, THINK and THEN open your mouth... Mr Crawford deserves the lead role. Michael Crawford IS Phantom and vice versa. And You know it!

 

 


Name: Barbara Comte
Posted on: June 6, 2003 05:02 AM
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Comments: Does it matter who plays the part of the phantom? Actually it does. But nothing in the living can tell us who the right person to play the part is. What has to be remembered is the phantom was real. He was flesh and blood. The ghost of the phantom will haunt the directors if he believes they have done him wrong. I should know. He haunts me because he is the Angel of Music.

 


Name: angelica
Posted on: June 5, 2003 07:52 AM
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Comments: Hallo ik wil graag ooit als firgurante in Uw werk mee te doen..wie weet...

Ik gezien The Phanton de Opera hier in Nederland prachtig, llamer dat arme ben ander y was geweest meerdere keren..

Un abrazo grande Micheal Crawford siempre he comentado la maravilla de su obra..soy viejita pero orgullosa de haberla visto... le saluda Atte Tulipancito..

 


Name: J-Z
Posted on: June 4, 2003 10:28 PM
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Comments: I didn't even have to see the play to appreciate the amazing job that Michael Crawford did as as the Phantom. Just listening to the soundtrack was enough. The voice just gave me *chills*. I really really hope that they will at least give him a cameo if not the main role.

 


Name: Francine Lang
Posted on: June 4, 2003 08:34 PM
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Comments: If michael crawford is the phantom then sarah brightman should be christine.

 


Name: Shelia Adam
Posted on: June 4, 2003 07:41 PM
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Comments: Well, I can't say I'm surprised by the casting (the sewer rats had already made their choices well before the press releases!) but I am terribly hurt and disappointed that Michael wasn't even considered for the Lead. Maybe it's just as well because I have a feeling the movie won't even remotely resemble the Play and I don't think Michael would want to be associated with a Phantom that "may" be portrayed like a "Jack the Ripper". I know this may sound like an absurd idea but I wonder if they might consider casting Michael in a cameo role as Christine's father?

 


Name: Jackie
Posted on: June 4, 2003 01:20 PM
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Comments: From the first time I heard Phantom, I got chills. He has to get this role because there is no one who can sing or portray the phantom character like he can. I fully support this website and am anticipating the film to come out with Michael.Go Michael!!!!!!!!

 


Name: Stefanie
Posted on: June 3, 2003 10:44 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford has the most extravagant voice. No one can replace him!

 


Name: Jon Estes
Posted on: June 3, 2003 10:03 PM
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Comments: When I was only seven, I dreamed of seeing MC on strage as the Phantom because I would listen to the cd every day. I was crazy about him.Now I'm 14 and i've seen the play twice. I was shocked. It was the best thing i've ever seen. The only thing I regret was not seeing MC on the cast. It was my dream to see him as Phantom.Not just listen to his voice threw speakers. And know that that there's a movie coming out, I could have my dreams come true. So please WB,don't take away my dreams.We all know that there is no one that can play this part better than MC.

 


Name: Kathleen Tenaglia
Posted on: June 3, 2003 09:12 PM
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Comments: I have seen Phantom seven times, and each time was incredible. There can be no other Phanton than Michael Crawford!

 


Name: Leslie Lynch-Sutton
Posted on: June 3, 2003 05:03 AM
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Comments: Growing up Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera was always my favorite musical. I've seen it so many times I've stopped counting. I've been in it numerous times. When I was young I took lessons in everything from playing the organ to singing opera to dancing just so I could one day be in the Phantom of the opera. My work has payed off. I have read Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera more times than I've seen the musical. I've seen all the movies, even the foreign ones. None of them pay their dues to the book like the 1925 silent film and the musical. The newest movie is in production and is set to come out in 2004. I will be happy with the movie if they get one fact straight. The phantom's face was not scarred by an accident such as acid thrown at him. It is actually a birth defect called elephantitis, think the elephant man.

 


Name: Angela
Posted on: June 3, 2003 01:53 AM
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Comments: I want to see "Phantom of the Opera" I have never seen it!!! ALl the times I have wanted to see it when it came to Dallas I was too busy. I hear it could of been put on video and it would of not caused me all this stress. I wonder what Mr. Webber is doing. I hope he is doing something productive. So far I am reading old news like back in 1990 and 1992 and I want to see some action taken place...It is the year 2003 why isn't there a PHantom out on video yet??

Angela

 


Name: Harris Wilensky
Posted on: June 2, 2003 07:32 PM
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Comments: Thewre can only be one person to play the Phantom in the movie and that is Michael Crawford

 


Name: the phantom fan
Posted on: June 2, 2003 05:42 PM
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Comments: First of all I don't have a clue why you think that Antonio Banderas should play the phantom.I was reading a letter that is posted and was written by an 11 year-old,even he knows what he is talking about,it is pretty bad when a child gets online and makes more sense the the adults at Warner Bros.C'mon, don't you see even a child understands that Michael Crawford is far more talentad than Antonio Banderas,besides Antonio Banderas can't even sing and if he could (which he can't)how could a spanish guy get the part as a french phantom?C'mon!Second of all,how much fan-mail does Antonio Banderas get...prabably none because everybody is to busy writeing to those nutheads at Warner Brothers to give MC the part.If practicly everybody wants MC who is going to go see AB.If AB is going to do anything he is going to humiliate himself and reuin his career if he gets the part.So if you want to reuin this perfictly good musical for the sake of Antonio Banderas that is your bussiness...but like the 11 year-old said if you are smart you will pick Michael Crawford. Sincerely, Concerned MC Fan

 


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Posted on: June 2, 2003 05:12 PM
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Name: a friend
Posted on: June 2, 2003 05:10 PM
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Comments: Magnificent Incredible Cool Honorable Awesome Experienced Loyal

Capeable Remarkible Amazeing Wonderful Fantastic Outstanding Reliable Dashing *michael crawford is the only man for the part.i have given you 15 reasons that he should be in the movie as the phantom in this acrostic that says "MICHAEL CRAWFORD" if you read it going vertical.

 


Name: Debra Butlere
Posted on: June 2, 2003 01:56 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford is synonymous with the Phantom. Talk about using someone else is ludicrous. Who is Gerard Butler? How can Antonio Banderas ever hope to sing as the Phantom? No true fan of opera will go to such a travesty as what is being planned at the moment. And, why would anyone else want to go to this movie if not to get the feeling of the stage opera?

 


Name: Katy Barber
Posted on: June 2, 2003 12:11 AM
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Comments: I was never able to see Michael Crawford play The Phantom on stage because of my age (I'm in highschool) but there's a level of devotion to him as I have sooo many audio versions of him singing the role. The is no other actor that can play this part with the same intensity and character that Crawford can. He must be casted in the part!

 


Name: Michelle
Posted on: June 1, 2003 10:17 PM
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Comments: I saw the Phantom of the opera musical in Oct in Nashville and I was left speechless!

I only wish Michael Crawford had been in the cast! He has an amazing voice and is so talented. Only Michael CAN be the Phantom.He was born for the roll and nobody else could do as well of a preformance.

 


Name: Brandi
Posted on: June 1, 2003 05:42 PM
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Comments: After seeing the Phantom of the Opera in New York, I fell in love with the story. I would be thrilled if Michael Crawford was to star in The Phantom of the Opera movie. I would be first in line at the box office, and the first to buy it on video.

 


Name: Bree T
Posted on: June 1, 2003 03:19 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. There is no one else who has the same feeling and depth for the role. He is the first, the one and the only.

 


Name: Cindy
Posted on: June 1, 2003 10:57 AM
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Comments: Phantom isn't Phantom without Michael Crawford!!!

 


Name: Marvin Davis
Posted on: May 31, 2003 05:48 PM
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Name: Kathe
Posted on: May 30, 2003 11:18 PM
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Comments: I just returned from vacation and saw the notice that Joel Shumaker thinks we should all just stay away from the movie since we'll be "hysterical" that Michael Crawford hasn't been cast as the phantom. Well, he can sleep easy. I certainly won't be lining his pockets with any of my hard earned money. I guess he doesn't want me to buy the video or soundtrack either. Again, he has no worry there. As far as I'm concerned, no Michael, no interest. However, maybe he should be concerned that I'll be telling everyone and anyone I can that they should stay away from his disaster as well, unless, of course, he wants this movie to be the box office flop it is destined to be. What a shame. The only thing I can't figure out is why he's even wasting the time and film to bother making it in the first place. One more thing he may want to consider is that people will remember his attitude. Not only will I stay away from this movie but any other movie he ever makes as well. Hope that makes him happy.

 


Name: annonimus
Posted on: May 30, 2003 07:24 PM
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Comments: I think Michael Crawford is the only one to play the Phantom in the movie.I have to say I watch a lot of WB movies. Warner Bros has made such great movies and I like pretty much all of them;but if Michael Crawford doesn't get the title role in the movie I will be mad.The Phantom has been such a stage success and you want it to be a good film success too right?Well,if you do I think that you should cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom,if you read all of the things that people wrote when they signed the guest book all of the fans want Michael Crawford,I don't know about you but that tells me something...the fans are going to be the ones watching the movie and if we want Michael Crawford I think that we should get him.The only way to make the film a success is to cast Michael Crawford...mark my words if Michael Crawford doesn't get that part this movie will be nothing and it will end up as I like to say "a stinker" be good to your fans and cast Michael Crawford you know it's the right,and"smart" thing to do.I am only 11 years old and I am a big fan;so put it all together...an 11 year old and Hundreds of Michael Crawford fans and 1 movie in the making.This is your big chance...don't blow it...put Michael Crawford in the movie as the Phantom, and put a smile on our faces!

 


Name: annonimus
Posted on: May 30, 2003 07:23 PM
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Comments: I think Michael Crawford is the only one to play the Phantom in the movie.I have to say I watch a lot of WB movies. Warner Bros has made such great movies and I like pretty much all of them;but if Michael Crawford doesn't get the title role in the movie I will be mad.The Phantom has been such a stage success and you want it to be a good film success too right?Well,if you do I think that you should cast Michael Crawford as the Phantom,if you read all of the things that people wrote when they signed the guest book all of the fans want Michael Crawford,I don't know about you but that tells me something...the fans are going to be the ones watching the movie and if we want Michael Crawford I think that we should get him.The only way to make the film a success is to cast Michael Crawford...mark my words if Michael Crawford doesn't get that part this movie will be nothing and it will end up as I like to say "a stinker" be good to your fans and cast Michael Crawford you know it's the right,and"smart" thing to do.I am only 11 years old and I am a big fan;so put it all together...an 11 year old and Hundreds of Michael Crawford fans and 1 movie in the making.This is your big chance...don't blow it...put Michael Crawford in the movie as the Phantom, and put a smile on our faces!

 


Name: carole mallabar
Posted on: May 29, 2003 06:51 PM
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Comments: michael crawford should be phantom in the movie it would not work with anybody else.my daughter would not believe him and frank spenser were the same person. we saw phantom 3weeks ago she loved it i bought her the double cd of the original cast and she keeps playing it.so come on bring on michael. she keeps on asking if we are winding her up about phantom and frank being the same one.

 


Name: Matthew James
Posted on: May 29, 2003 05:13 PM
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Comments: Hi, I totally agree with your angriness about not casting Michael Crawford in the role of the Phantom. It will truly hurt the movie's money intake. Although I do plan to go see the movie because I love the show so much, I think that Crawford should be reconsidered. I think that would be their smartest move. Thanks for making this website. I didnt know about the upcoming movie until I found it. Thanks again.

~Matthew James

 


Name: Allie
Posted on: May 29, 2003 05:09 PM
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Comments: I swear by Michael Crawford

 


Name: Ines Raposo
Posted on: May 29, 2003 06:36 AM
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Comments: I've seen The Phantom in Her Majesty's Theatre last year. I love The Phantom, but i've a cd and definitly i would love to see the phantom perfomed by him.

A great fan of OG.

 


Name: Roger
Posted on: May 29, 2003 02:34 AM
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Comments: Nobody deserves the title role than Michael Crawford himself. He epitomizes the role real well.

 


Name: Kymberly Beeler
Posted on: May 28, 2003 03:19 PM
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Comments: Phantom of the Opera is the GREATEST thing that has ever been created, and Michael Crawford is half the reason it is the way it is! The role of the Phantom just wouldn't be the Phantom without Mr. Crawford! Good luck, and I'll be rooting for him the whole way! ;)

 


Name: Sarah Shade
Posted on: May 28, 2003 03:08 PM
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Name: Debra W. Strange
Posted on: May 28, 2003 08:23 AM
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Comments: As Carlotta would say, "Anyone else? He does not have the voice!" I am not interested in seeing or hearing anyone else but Michael Crawford on the big screen!

 


Name: Vokar
Posted on: May 27, 2003 09:54 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford must play the Phantom! In such a moving part, it must be played by the right actor. That is Michael Crawford! My this truly wonderful endevor put forth by the designers of this web page succeed!!!

 


Name: Morgan
Posted on: May 27, 2003 05:04 PM
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Comments: I LOVE MICHAEL CRAWFORD HE IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 


Name: Morgan
Posted on: May 27, 2003 05:02 PM
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Comments: one time i was lokking up Michael Crawford at Broadway.com and i stubbled upon an interview with someone. and he asked him if u had a chanse to recreate Phantom of the Opera he said yea probably. So if he does get asked to do the Phantom role again he would prbably do it. and just one more thing if u haven't read Michael Crawfords autobiography u better it is so funny and he really tells u alot about his life!!!!!!!

 


Name: richard nation
Posted on: May 27, 2003 04:57 PM
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Comments: I have never seen the play but I love the music and Michael Crawford is the only one I can imagine playing the phantom. I hope the phantom can become a movie with Michael Crawford as the phantom.

 


Name: Margaret Ketchie
Posted on: May 27, 2003 02:37 PM
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Comments: You are making such a big mistake by not having Michael Crawford recreate his role as Phantom. Please take time and reconsider. He is the one and only Phantom.

 


Name: Mary Beth
Posted on: May 27, 2003 12:08 PM
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Comments: I've written to the Guestbook several times but I thought maybe it would be helpful if we let people know our ages so that anyone who is "paying attention" knows the demographics of your readers. I notice a lot of teens mention their ages but not many others. Anyway, I am a proud 52 years old and, as a "baby boomer", I know that there are many, many others in this huge age group who have been very anxious to see this particular musical put on film and put on film with the same integrity as the original play. I know we are all very disappointed and all we can do is boycott the movie and anything that has to do with it. Pity.

 


Name: Lu Ann
Posted on: May 27, 2003 11:10 AM
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Comments: Michael Crawford becomes the Phantom when he sings those songs. How could anyone other than Michael Crawford do this part? When he sings, listen to him, he is so much a part of this story. His voice is as strong and beautiful AS ever. I saw him perform three times this past year. He made me cry. His voice took my breath away. He is also a very good actor. Why not let him be the Phantom? Do we really want to hear in the future, the Phantom movie was okay, but the Broadway Show with Michael Crawford as the Phantom was the best and what a mistake was made not to offer him the part. The phantom can be an older man. I find it more appealing for Christine's " Angel of Music! " to be more mature.

 

 


Name: Rachel
Posted on: May 26, 2003 09:57 PM
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Comments: Those butt-heads! What are they thinking, stupid people!!

 


Name: Stefany Brown
Posted on: May 26, 2003 08:56 PM
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Comments: I love Mike! I saw one of his plays with sarah Brightman it was brilliant!

 

 


Name: Hannah
Posted on: May 25, 2003 02:35 PM
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Comments: i don't think that anyone else can play the part of the Phantom, because Michel Craford played it so well. It would not seem right without him!!!

Hannah P.S.- I want to be Christine in the The Phantom of the Opera when I'm older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 


Name: Kellianne
Posted on: May 25, 2003 02:25 PM
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Comments: I love Michael Crawford!!! Fight back at the evil Scottish guy!!! I want to be Christine.