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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

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Name: skip cuevas
Posted on: August 11, 2003 06:03 PM
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Comments: Why not Michael Crawford for the movie? It should be him.

 

 


Name: Mrs. Privett
Posted on: August 11, 2003 03:35 PM
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Comments: I would rather see Michael Crawford than anyone else in this role.

 

 


Name: MICHELLE CURRIE
Posted on: August 11, 2003 05:41 AM
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Comments: michaels the man if he cant do it no one can

 


Name: Kim Evans
Posted on: August 10, 2003 07:53 PM
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Comments: Way to go! This movie will need Michael.

 

 


Name: kathy barton
Posted on: August 10, 2003 06:46 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford IS THE Phantom!!! There is no other. He should star with Sarah Brightman! They alone bring the MAGIC to this production!!

 


Name: Robin
Posted on: August 10, 2003 12:53 PM
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Comments: I have always wanted to see Michael Crawford in this role.

 

 


Name: Mand
Posted on: August 10, 2003 08:17 AM
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Comments: I have the Cd and Lp of phantom with the original cast but i was too young to go and see it. when i heard the film was being made i was ecstatic! The first time i heard music of the night I was mesmerized. i cannot describe the feeling it gives me, it makes me cry every time. call me crazy but it does. Michael may be older now but he still has that beautiful, powerful voice - he is the phantom.

p.s. how can Lloyd Webber say he wants someone younger? the phantom was supposed to be OLD!

 

 


Name: C.K.
Posted on: August 8, 2003 11:26 PM
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Comments: I love The Phantom of The Opera. I love all of the songs from it. Because of listening to them constantly, I have improved my singing range and can reach some of the highest notes sung in the opera itself!! Besides that, Michael Crawford has an inspiring voice. The character that he portrays has such a deep and powerful meaning. The only true Phantom can be Crawford himself.

 

 


Name: Karen Bell
Posted on: August 8, 2003 12:55 PM
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Comments: Crawford for Phantom!

 

 


Name: ostrakon
Posted on: August 8, 2003 10:02 AM
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Comments: I love this show and I like the part of the phantom and I hope Michael Crawford could continue his part as the phantom!

 

 


Name: S Rance Pitts
Posted on: August 7, 2003 08:11 PM
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Comments: I first saw the Phantom in Nashville about ten years ago and fell in love with it immediately. I have had a Phantom cd in my vehicle at all times ever since. I travel daily and listen to it all the time. I frequently sing along while driving. I am always moved by the music and especially by the performance of Michael Crawford. I had the pleasure of seeing Phantom again two weeks ago in New York and was blown away. But there is no doubt in my mind who the true Phantom is. It is and will always be MICHAEL CRAWFORD. Anyone else would be "an insult".

 

 


Name: DOUG HIGGINS
Posted on: August 7, 2003 05:31 PM
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Comments: MICHAEL IS THE ONLY MAN TO PLAY THE PHANTOM

 


Name: Lenore Grima
Posted on: August 7, 2003 04:43 PM
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Comments: The recent devolopements that have unfolded over the last monthes have been quite contrary to what I have expected. No Antonio! Yay! But what's this? A small time scottish actor with no musical experience? These people should know better! Well, at least he doesn't have a thick accent... Still, the comments they have been making have caused me to think perhaps we *should* stay home. I, for one, plan to boycott, at least untill I see what revisions they have made, and what this new "phantom" sounds like, in the role.

 


Name: Sharon Colby
Posted on: August 6, 2003 10:53 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford, is, was and will always be "The Phantom". To choose any other actor would be a disgrace to the art. Hollywood executives are probably scared by the fact that he has too much talent. They're not used to dealing with that. He has more than earned this role! Good luck to him!

 


Name: Peter Burns
Posted on: August 6, 2003 09:02 PM
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Comments: The role of the phantom belongs to micheal crawford, as he made the role for himself when the show first opened. To settle for anyone else in the role would be a great disaster.

 


Name: Dottie Balin
Posted on: August 6, 2003 08:10 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford is the Phantom, He is the most perfect person to play this role. It was he who made it famous. His voice is terrific and who better to play the role, than the orginial who was the star of the Broadway Play. He has power in his voice and knows the role like the back of his hand. I would be very disapointed if he did not get the role of his best performance ever. Please reconcider him for this role of a life time. Thanks

 


Name: Tabatha Warner
Posted on: August 6, 2003 03:53 PM
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Comments: Antonio Banderas? Who's that?

No, really, who is it?

Michael Crawford should definately play the role, he's not 'too old', he's still good looking, he knows it all... fools.

Great site.

 


Name: M-lle Fantome
Posted on: August 6, 2003 12:37 AM
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Comments: Webber comes to the premiere and sees no one (except perhaps Erik himself, with his lasso ready *evil grin*)... if I were geographically closer to ALW I'd be marching in the street with "give us our Phantom" etc. slogans, and I think I would not be alone there.

It's phans who earned POTO the place in Guinness, and it's phans who really must matter, not $$. And Phans want Michael!! Well if they find the Phantom himself and get him in the role I wouldn't object much though...but Mike is the closest! Yes, and Christine matters...Sarah is getting a bit too old for the part, but are there any other talented young singers out of teens?!

God can't forgive it. I'm not sure he's a Phan but he can't. Let's hope he's still there, and good.

Hope lives on. We will be there to the end.

 


Name: jane a bomberger
Posted on: August 5, 2003 09:40 PM
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Comments: No one but Michael Crawford can perform in this role on film. His voice is as golden and pure as can be. His moves, like no other. He is the Phantom!

 


Name: zmirre
Posted on: August 5, 2003 03:07 PM
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Comments: I was so dissapointed that i could not listen or watch the video clips,,,,

 


Name: Rebecca (again)
Posted on: August 5, 2003 02:55 PM
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Comments: If any one here read the original Leroux novel, they know that the closest representation of the Phantom of the Opera, besides he himself, is Michael Crawford. I will be sooo mad if this is messed up!!!!!

 

 


Name: Rebecca Butcher
Posted on: August 5, 2003 02:49 PM
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Comments: IF this isn't good then i will take a torch and pitchfork, and hunt down the man who did this...he will PAY. Nobody will mess up the beautiful story of POTO while i'm around. "Young and attractive" people in the roles?!?! Who cares!!??!! The Phantom wasn't young or at all attractive!! And i love him that way. Must this Beautiful piece of work be desecrated by shallow human kind!!! "THIS WHOLE AFFAIR IS AN OUTRAGE!!"

 

 


Name: neita christian
Posted on: August 5, 2003 02:41 PM
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Name: Evangeline Sargent
Posted on: August 4, 2003 10:28 PM
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Comments: Michael Crawford is the one who is thoght of when the Phantom is mentioned. Who else would be right as The Phantom?

 


Name: Tina
Posted on: August 4, 2003 09:59 PM
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Comments: If ALW is not going to use Michael Crawford in the movie, he could AT LEAST put the stage show on vhs and make it available to the fans and to people who want to see HIM in the role...Some of us never got to see Mr. Crawford, we only have the recordings. Thank You.

 


Name: Marie Douglas
Posted on: August 3, 2003 07:33 PM
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Comments: I believe that Michael Crawford is the world wide accepted Phantom in the musical production, and I consider that having him in the title role in the film can only increase viewing statistics.

 


Name: Eric French
Posted on: August 3, 2003 01:22 PM
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Comments: Upon hearing of a planned ' The Dukes of Hazzard ' movie, Ben Jones ( ' Cooter ' in the TV series ) pointed out that, when TPTB replaced original stars Tom Wopat and John Schneider with unknowns who were not accepted by the show's fans the ratings fizzled. After bringing Wopat & Scheider back, the ratings once again soared.

If the planned ' Phantom ' movie fizzles, ALW could always remake it with fan favorites Michael Crawford & Sarah Brightman ( if the RUG gave him another $50 million, which is doubtful, it seems to me ), but why bother, when he already knows how to make the movie a hit ?

Jones also said, " When people think of ' The Dukes of Hazzard ', they think of us. "

When people think of the ' Phantom ' & Christine, who do they think of ?

I think the answer to that question is perfectly clear.

 


Name: Katrina Jones
Posted on: August 3, 2003 01:06 PM
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Comments: Michael C rocks!

 


Name: catherine gruebl
Posted on: August 2, 2003 02:59 PM
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Comments: I agree with the other opinions here that this movie needs Michael Crawford in it.

 

 


Name: Linda Lee
Posted on: August 1, 2003 01:39 PM
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Comments: No Michael, No Movie.....Maybe ALW should call his group "Really Useless" instead of "Really Useful".

 


Name: Jen
Posted on: July 31, 2003 01:43 PM
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Comments: Why a movie w/o Michael Crawford????

 

 


Name: Emily
Posted on: July 31, 2003 12:09 PM
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Comments: I saw the play...it was brilliant. I'd love to see the movie with MC.

 

 


Name: Marian Palmer
Posted on: July 31, 2003 05:59 AM
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Comments: Without MICHAEL CRAWFORD there is no Phantom - without MICHAEL CRAWFORD the movie won't work. MICHAEL CRAWFORD is THE PHANTOM - MICHAEL CRAWFORD IS THE MOVIE. We MUST and INSIST on MICHAEL CRAWFORD, he is THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!!!!!!

 


Name: Bev
Posted on: July 31, 2003 02:23 AM
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Comments: I just saw Phantom last night for the first time. I can't imagine that you would even think of altering such a beautiful story and score. As for refusing Michael Crawford the role of the Phantom, how dare you???????? You need to think back and realize who made this play the hit that it is. Gratitude sure does escape the greedy.

 


Name: susan
Posted on: July 30, 2003 08:19 PM
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Comments: I was devastated and distraught about the casting for Phantom. It is a sin to put anyone but Michael Crawford in the starring role. ALW needs his head examined. Just because they want to play to a "hip" audience is no reason to do this. This is a timeless story, the music and characters enter your heart and very soul. To cast some young non-vocalist because he was in an action film is ludicruous. What are these people thinking? There are untold millions of fans, young and old that adore and cherish this show, most of the people I know all have the original recording WITH Michael Crawford. They can't imagine anyone else either. This is an outrage!!!!!!!! I would love to know Michael Crawford's reaction to this. He has counted and planned on doing this film for years. So much for the public say in anything, money talks, supposedly good looks alone are what matters. Even ALW is missing the point. He is turning out to be a sellout to his millions of fans and to the almighty dollar. I could go on and on but what's the point. I guess good common sense doesn't have any impact anymore.

 


Name: Shannon
Posted on: July 30, 2003 06:38 PM
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Comments: I think that what is about to happen to the "Phantom of the Opera" is a terrible shame. The casting of Gerard Butler, who has only had previous singing experience with an old rock band, as the Phantom is one of the worst choices that could have possibly been made. I would not object so much if the Phantom was not written to have the most superb "absolutely and heroically sweet, gloriously insidious, delicate, powerful, and in short, irresistably triumphant" voice ever. The one quality absolutely necessary to play the Phantom is a dynamic voice; not a big Hollywood name, not a young age, and definitely NOT good looks. Yet, it seems to me that those were the qualifications that Joel Shumacher was looking for in his "vision" of the "Phantom of the Opera." I'd like to ask him how one with hardly any singing experience can even hope to claim to be the very "Angel of Music." There is only one man who can do such a thing, one man who the phans (THE TICKET BUYERS) will see, and that is Michael Crawford. He's got the talent, the experience, and the die-hard fans who will go to see the movie ten times and make WB its precious money. ALW, if you see this, save your masterpiece now while you still have the chance. If not, I'm afraid that you'll not only be hurting us, your loyal fans, but yourself and your musical.

 


Name: Mary
Posted on: July 30, 2003 04:36 PM
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Comments: My parents saw the first Phantom, Michael Crawford, and I have always wanted to see him perform it. I saw Ted Keegan, he is great, but he is not Michael, three times. I just love your site! I have been coming to it since I first saw Phantom in 2001. As I was saying, it would be a great dishonor to do this to all of the true Phantom phans out there. Depriving us of the one man who made this role come to life. Depriving us of our rights to see Michael have the role once again. Andrew, if you ever read this, what was going through your mind when you gave the part to someone else? Why did you do this? Have you and Michael had a grudge about something in the past? Is this why you did this? If so then why do you have to put your personal troubles into the casting of the movie. I mean, my God, he made you millions, I'm not surprised if he made you billions of dollars or pounds, lets just say currency. Think of how much money you would make! Oh well, I guess there is no way of changing your idiotic decision. But heed my words, I have changed my whole perspective about you. I use to like you and your works, but now I do not know what to think of you. I hope that one day you will trod upon this site one day and see how many lifes this God sent man has touched. And how many people wanted him to play the part. Once again I would like to say that this site has made me become a truely better phan and I hope that everyone that sees the play or reads the book will come to this site to see how much more there is to it than what meets the eye. Hugs, A phantom and Michael fan, Mary

 


Name: Amber
Posted on: July 30, 2003 10:48 AM
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Comments: Every night that voice of a talented, genius sings me to sleep, with talk of the music of the night (I put earphones on. . .)And the thought of some one as annoying as John Travolta playing the role makes me want to hit the bastard!Long live Michael Crawford! And lets hope Mr.Travolta gets Laringitis . . .

 


Name: niyi
Posted on: July 30, 2003 06:10 AM
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Comments: I would like to see Michael Crawford in this movie.

 

 


Name: Hannah Cox
Posted on: July 29, 2003 08:53 PM
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Comments: I am 16 years old and am already a huge Michael Crawford fan. Last year when visiting England I went and saw Phantom in London and I absolutely loved it. My one disappointment was that it wasn't Michael Crawford playing phantom. I listened to the recording of Phantom with him in it and I couldn't put it away. It held me spell bound. I have always wanted to see a movie of phantom but without Michael as Phantm I'd prefer not to. He is obviously best for the role and could give it so much more than anyone else. I wish it was him.

 


Name: Eric French
Posted on: July 29, 2003 05:47 PM
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Comments: I just read that Paramount Pictures is disappointed in the performance of the movie ' Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life '( Which,coincidentally, features Gerard Butler ). Paramount thinks that the movie's core audience ( ' Tomb Raider ' game fans )must think that, since they don't like the new game, the movie will disappoint them,too.

Who would be the ' Phantom ' movie's core audience ? Fans of the show, the Original London Cast Recording and, if Michael Crawford were cast as the ' Phantom ', his fans, who are already disappointed in the news that Mr. Crawford has been denied the role and the planned alterations in the much-loved story and score.

Something to thing about, I feel.

 


Name: peter likouris
Posted on: July 29, 2003 04:03 PM
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Comments: I fell in love with the Phantom of the Opera by listening to Michael and Sarah. I think they sould both be the ones to get the part for the movie. They are simply the best

Best regards Peter

 


Name: Laura
Posted on: July 29, 2003 03:50 PM
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Comments: I've seen the ALW musical once, when I was nine years old, and fell in love with it immediately. I haven't read the Gaston Leroux novel yet, but I plan to very soon. I want to see Michael Crawford play the phantom, because his vocal talents are unmatched as Erik. His singing on "Music of the Night" is beautiful beyond compare. I think that Michael Crawford should play Erik because, well, he IS Erik. No one else can bring his presence to the role, and no one else will.

 


Name: Karen Muller
Posted on: July 29, 2003 11:41 AM
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Comments: hello everyone,

well, i'm absolutly heart broken. all these years of a clean, passionate fight for a loving cause has been lost. knowing that Mr. Crawford will not be imortalized is dispairing. i mean "Music of the Night" without Michael is like "Over the Rainbow" without Judy. it has no magic...that special magic. Michael Crawford has been robbed and so we have been robbed. i want to see the film but i'm scared of coming out crying. so Mr. Webber had better deliver something good. i'll try to be open minded and enjoy regardless, however, my expectations are very very high. good luck

 


Name: Kasey Ryan
Posted on: July 29, 2003 03:08 AM
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Comments: A director with a bad reputation and a bad sense of judgement.

A group of young actors and actresses put under the pressure of trying to re-create a theatre masterpiece on film.

A composer who just decides to hand over what was once a "project of love" to the director mantioned before.

An actor who was and still is praised for creating one of the most classic roles in Broadway history, and he is disregarded by filmmakers because he isn't "hip" enough.

...This is a movie in itself.

Phantom - Michael Crawford = not the film phans have waited fifteen years for

 


Name: Dan Mangahas
Posted on: July 28, 2003 04:35 PM
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Name: James Stevens
Posted on: July 28, 2003 03:04 PM
E-Mail: james.stevens@blueyonder.co.uk
Homepage Title: My Phantom of the Opera Animation
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Comments: I have done a Phantom of the Opera animation in Flash, loosly based on the book and with inspiration from the show and the films... check it out at

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=48740

Perhaps it could be linked to or hosted in the Video Clips section of this site?

 


Name: Emily von Stuckrad
Posted on: July 27, 2003 11:01 PM
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Name: lois
Posted on: July 27, 2003 07:44 PM
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Comments: So, the movie has been cast and Michael is out......and they have the nerve to tell Crawford fans to "stay home"....WELL, DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT.....WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND WE WILL TELL EVERYONE WE KNOW TO STAY HOME TOO!!!!!!NOTHING KILLS A MOVIE FASTER THAN WORD OF MOUTH...AND THE WORD IS OUT....THE PHANTOM MOVIE STINKS WITHOUT CRAWFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PASS IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 


Name: Anthony Piranio
Posted on: July 27, 2003 04:08 PM
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Comments: Dear michael, I love the phantom of the opera. I have always wanted to play the part of the phantom. I am 17 years old and I am an opera singer. The range of my voice is a tenor.

your biggest fan

 

 


Name: Luke Hales
Posted on: July 27, 2003 08:03 AM
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Name: sean brady
Posted on: July 26, 2003 07:08 PM
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Comments: that is the biggest pile of sh*t i have ever heard! how could they not cast michael? i am a 16 year old lacrosse player who listens to heavy metal, but i have a softer side to me: i love the phantom of the opera. girls find this soo cute about me, but its more then that. me and my grandfather were avid fans of the phantom, and recently he passed away and all i had to remember him by were all the memories of seeing phantom. every time i listen i can feel he's right here next to me.

 


Name: shmuel itzhaki
Posted on: July 25, 2003 06:17 PM
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Name: Shelia Ann Adam
Posted on: July 25, 2003 04:33 PM
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Comments: This movie is going to be so bad, I'm glad Michael isn't in it. They have so many changes planned already, I have no idea why they're even going to call it "The Phantom of the Opera". Sounds more like a remake of "The Phantom of the Rue Morgue". In any event, Michael will forever be known as the Greatest Phantom of all time in the annals of Theatre History. When you think of it, it would be undignified to have the version of the POTO fans of Michael have come to know and love up there on a giant screen with those sitting in the theatre munching on popcorn! Better it be remembered with class and dignity on the stages of the theatre where the audience can feel they're part of a living story.

 


Name: Rachel Freeman
Posted on: July 24, 2003 10:21 PM
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Comments: It has been mine and my sisters DREAM to see the phantom of the opera. we havent been able to as yet, but we are working on it :)

 


Name: Michael O. Williams.
Posted on: July 24, 2003 07:47 AM
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Name: Christine (Seriously)
Posted on: July 24, 2003 12:36 AM
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Where are you from?: Philly
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Comments: Michael Crawford is the man! He's the one who made me fall in love with the PotO in the first place! Cast him! Cast him! (Cheap ploy to advertise) *Check out my PotO art on my site!*

@~'~~ Christine

 


Name: bronia davies
Posted on: July 23, 2003 09:20 AM
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Comments: Michael Crawford is definitley the best of all the phantoms that I have heard, and although I have never had the privelege to see him live on stage, his voice - that enchanting voice - has captured my heart and soul unlike some of the young phantoms today - how can anyone BUT him play the Opera Ghost? I don't even approve of the idea of a phantom film - but if there is to be one it should include as much as the original stage cast as possible.

 

 


Name: Kaitlin O'Connor
Posted on: July 22, 2003 05:17 PM
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Comments: I heard that they were making a movie a few months ago and my first thought was "I hope Michael Crawford is the Phantom".

Whenever I listen to my CD his voice hypnotizes me, it's like I'm in a dream, and if they want the movie to be good, and memorable, then they should KNOW to cast him.

I was 7 when I went to go see the show for the first time, he was the Phantom, and ever since then I have LOVED that musical.

 

 


Name: Kaitlin O'Connor (once more:D)
Posted on: July 22, 2003 05:16 PM
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Comments: Ok, look. I was reading a few of the other ppls messages and I noticed somthing about a few of them.

Yes, we are all here to voice our opinions about the role of the Phantom (which either WILL be played by MC or else my friends and I will NEVER pay to see it in theaters over and over again like we did with the movie Chicago), but what about Christine??

She is the lead female and has ALMOST as much singing as the Phantom. I believe that if we (the Phantom Phans) push hard enough, we can get Michael C. AND Sarah B. (the true Christine in my opinion) in the movie, where they belong.

Even though Michael IS the Phantom, without Sarah, it's not compleate. If we get Michael, but not Sarah, it's like losing a sock in the dryer. Sure, you could wear a diffrent sock with it, but it's just not the same (I hope you get my point and don't think I'm just crazy and get lost in my thought process).

Anyway, I hope that the WB listens to us, otherwise they're gunna lose a LOT of $$. It'll just be ANOTHER Phantom movie PHailure and us PHans will have to wait even longer for a movie that will do this amazing story justice.

 

 


Name: gads
Posted on: July 22, 2003 12:03 PM
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Comments: is no one else concerned that Joel Schumacher is the guy they've got directing this? i turned Batman and Robin off after 10 minutes. the movie was ridiculous. the man ruined batman and robin for me. i will cry if he ruins the Phantom too. too bad about michael crawford..i have the original recording and he's incredible.

 


Name: Brittany Dibble
Posted on: July 22, 2003 11:49 AM
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Where are you from?: New Jersey, USA
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Comments: Michael Crawford should have been cast in the movie.

 

 


Name: Matthew bancroft
Posted on: July 22, 2003 10:14 AM
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Comments: It's too bad that Crawford was not cast. He should have been.

 

 


Name: Betsy McCann
Posted on: July 22, 2003 01:20 AM
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Where are you from?: California
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Comments: Yeah Michael Crawford!! Forget looking for a big Hollywood name and give the pro a chance; he will astound audiences of all generations.

 

 


Name: Lilli
Posted on: July 21, 2003 10:06 PM
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Where are you from?: austin, tx
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Comments: NO SCOT DESERVES TO PLAY THE ILLUSTRIOUS ROLE OF THE PHANTOM, WHICH RIGHTFULLY BELONGS TO MICHEAL CRAWFORD, AS WE ALL KNOW. I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST SCOTS, BUT MY GOSH, MICHAEL CREATED THE PART. HE MADE EVERYONE LOVE THE PHANTOM AND NOW WE ARE DESTINED TO DESPISE THE PHANTOM BECAUSE AN ACTOR WHO CAN'T SING HAS BEEN GIVEN THE PART THAT HE DOSEN'T DESERVE.

 

 


Name: Cody Butler
Posted on: July 21, 2003 03:50 PM
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Comments: I have strong feelings that the one and only Michael Crawford deserves without a doubt the role of the phantom. I have personally seen him perform that role on Broadway 4 times and each time I was entranced and enchanted by the power of the mucic...that comes from him. And if he doesn't get the roll then the person who made that decision should feel disgraced! And whose bright idea was it to "Make all the characters young and attractive?" The title role completely disagrees.

 

 


Name: Barbara Williams
Posted on: July 21, 2003 12:39 PM
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Comments: I discovered Phantom of the Opera in high school. I am now 31 years old and still have a strong passion for it. I never had the opportunity to see Michael Crawford perform; that has always been a regret for me. My dream is to see Michael Crawford in the role. To cast anyone other than Michael Crawford would be a disgrace to the role. He is the true phantom !!!!!!

 

 


Name: Tim Pitt
Posted on: July 21, 2003 07:11 AM
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Comments: When will Hollywood wise up and realize the 80's are over with Arnold and 'Rambo' churning out awful films on the back of their popularity and appealing to the lowest common denominator? It has to be Michael as he is perfect for the part, surely, and not a famous actor perhaps from a car chase film; yeah that's a good idea, how about that chap from XXX!!Whatever next?

 

 


Name: Simon Clarke
Posted on: July 20, 2003 06:20 AM
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Where are you from?: London, U.K
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Comments: When I was 16 I first was introduced to 'The Phantom' (Highlights) on cassette tape by my grandparents...Hearing the 'magical' and true voice of M. Crawford made me freeze and the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end!!!

July 2003 Saw Phantom for the 1st time at Her Majesty's in London...With John Owen-Jones...A fantastic performance... When everyone sees M.Crawford they think The Phantom, or see Phantom they think M. Crawford.

For the integrity and sustainability of the popularity of the production Michael Crawford must be cast as 'The Phantom' in a future production......Truly said The Role is the Man..........The Man is the Role.

 

 


Name: Diana Aucott
Posted on: July 20, 2003 12:27 AM
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Comments: The Harry Potter fans were listened to and got the film they wanted. The film makers became wealthy.

The Lord of the Rings fans were listened to and got the film they wanted. The film makers became wealthy.

ALW & JS refuse to listen to the fans and so they are not going to get the film they wanted. The fans have become wary.

Word of mouth for the film is already bad and getting worse with each strange little announcement.

How sad! How amazingly misguided! How very foolish.

I adore Michael Crawford's amazing interpretaion of the Phantom role and wouldn't dream of seeing the film, or even a video of the play, without him as its star.

 

 

 

 


Name: Victoria
Posted on: July 19, 2003 01:27 AM
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Where are you from?: China
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Comments: I've loved this musical deeply since I first saw it!The story is wonderful ,moving,and the music is so beautiful!But I only see it on television.What is a pity, I have never seen the whole musical even only on TV.I like the phantom though he did something wrong.He is poor and great! I feel sorry for him.I even can't help crying for him when I read the end of this novel!And I only heard Mr.Crawford sang "music of the night".He acted so wnderfully!

 


Name: Kay Eddy
Posted on: July 18, 2003 02:32 PM
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Where are you from?: INDIANA
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Comments: hope it happens...a wish is a dream your heart makes

 


Name: Sparks
Posted on: July 18, 2003 01:48 PM
E-Mail: kissthecook12@yahoo.com
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Where are you from?: Boring old El Paso
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Comments: Hello, How can anybody not see the great Michael Crawford as the one and only phantom? I've heard other phantoms, but they diss the show.

 

 


Name: Ann Willott
Posted on: July 17, 2003 07:22 PM
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Where are you from?: Stoke-on-Trent
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Comments: The news of the casting for the long awaited 'Phantom' movie is a complete travesty of any justice for the fans of the original musical with Michael Crawford. How CAN anyone else play this part with any credibility after his exceptional, inspirational performance? And to cast a young girl of 16 in the role is laughable!! No matter how good her voice may be, she needs a lot more experience before taking on a role of this magnitude. Whatever anyone says, Michael Crawford is the BEST person for the role of Phantom and will always be so. WE DEMAND HE BE GIVEN THIS ROLE. A copy of this is on its way to the producer of the film and to Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber. Ann Willott.

 

 


Name: Jeffrey M. Malabed
Posted on: July 17, 2003 07:58 AM
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Where are you from?: Saudi Arabia
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Comments: I have a complete soundtrack of the musical and I am a fan of Michael Crawford.He's great!

 


Name: Sandy Watkins
Posted on: July 17, 2003 07:44 AM
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Where are you from?: Pennsylvania
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Comments: I have seen "The Phantom of the Opera" a few times and the role of the Phantom has always been played by someone other than Michael Crawford. It just is not the same. Michael Crawford IS the Phantom. I love the musical and I love Michael Crawford in that role. It will ruin the movie!

 

 


Name: Julie who loves Erik
Posted on: July 16, 2003 10:36 PM
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Where are you from?: Conneticut
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Comments: MICHAEL CRAWFORD FOREVER!!!! Why can't the people in hollywood get someone decent to do the role of Erik? Michael is completely destined for the role and if he doesn't get it I am boycotting the movie and holding a protest in my school for others to do the same.

 


Name: Justin Link
Posted on: July 16, 2003 08:09 PM
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Comments: I saw the Los Angeles production of the Phantom at the Ahmanson so many years ago (when it should have been there for a few weeks instead of a few years). It was something I will never forget. Since then, I have always wanted to see Phantom with Michael Crawford again. Long before Phantom left LA, Crawford and the company went separate ways. Robert Guillaume replaced him in 1990, but it wasn't the same. A movie lead by Crawford himself would be a dream come true for me and everyone else who would love to see him as the Phantom again.

 


Name: PhellowPhantomPhan (MN-J)
Posted on: July 16, 2003 06:42 PM
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Comments: MC for Phantom!! What else! He doestn't need to be "taught to act!" Unlike others who use the "trick of struting round the stage." "ignorant fools! [these] slave[s] of fasion! Basking in [his] glory!!" "[They] will curse the day they did not do...all that the" over 8000 people "asked of [them]!!!!!""Behold!!!" MC does not "sing to bring down the chandileir!!!""Curse [them]!!" I soppose "it's over now... no Music of the Night!!!" P.S. What does music start with? What does Micheal start with?

 


Name: Xen(actually its just Tessah)
Posted on: July 16, 2003 05:35 PM
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Where are you from?: me own little world in WA
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Comments: me name's Tess, and im only 15 and don't know as much as I should, but i do know that Michael C. is truly very talented, and god bless him i hope he sings forever. i have not heard a lot of singers, but so far, MC is top of my list. and may no one take him off it.

many Irish blessins'! Tess

 


Name: Anonymous
Posted on: July 16, 2003 02:51 PM
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Comments: I'm 20 years old and have seen "Phantom" four times. I never got to see Michael Crawford as the Phantom, however I did see one man in particular that I would say was at least as good or better. Still, I would agree that it would be a wise decision on the part of Warner Bros. to cast Crawford. I do think that there are others that could play the role, but he will bring them the most money because he is who the true fans will most respond to.

 


Name: Vivian Phan
Posted on: July 16, 2003 05:31 AM
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Where are you from?: Hong Kong
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Comments: My Mum introduced Phantom Of The Opera to me, and I imediatly fell in love with it. If the movie was really going to come up, Michael Crawford MUST be the phantom!!!!!

 


Name: gigi
Posted on: July 14, 2003 10:35 PM
E-Mail: giginium@hotmail.com
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Where are you from?: vancouver
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Comments: I'd like to see Michael Crawford in the screen production of The Phantom.