Sadly to say, I too saw the Phantom movie of 2005... highly insulting to both millions of beloved fans, and of yourself. To have such a weak, insecure man portray your key character, is just beyond words in my eyes. As many people have said, no one can play the phantom like you can, and I'll agree with them once more. I don't know if you get tired of hearing the same thing about the movie over and over, because I know you are a little upset at the matter, like we all are, so I shall only make it a small part in my entry to you.

I have seen The Phantom of the Opera twice in my lifetime, and each time I went to go witness it, I love it because I know whoever plays the phantom's role has seen you and is trying to model your performance. So in each phantom show, there is always, and will always be a little part of you in each phantom.

I was so happy to see you working in London with The Lady in White, I saw a banner for it when I was visiting there and was just so glad to see you still showing and expressing your talents to many, many audiences to come. Though I was highly, and so greatly upset that I didn't get to see it, because it didn't open up till the next year. Hehe, well, I will honestly try to get down there again and witness a excellent performance from you and the rest of the cast.

Heh, I have already made this letter long enough so I think maybe I should close it before you get a little weary of all the type I've done. Please keep up your great work, you are loved and cherished by millions of people all over the world, your voice has gone far deeper than the natural ears, it has gone to souls and to hearts, and there it shall stay forever... at least that how it is with me. But I know many people say that to you as well. I know I am just another note in the millions you get, but I hope in some small way, you understand what I am trying to say about you....

Thank you so much... for all you have given us, we could never repay you enough!

-Lacey

My late mom and I saw Phantom at the Majestic in 1988. I had the good fortune of working for a library, and you allowed me and my dear mother to come backstage to watch Tiffany Hicks apply the makeup and you graciously signed many items we put in a Phantom display at the library. Needless to say, I adored and still adore the Phantom, and listen to the CD with Sarah Brightman all the time. Now, my 5 year old is obsessed and loves to listen to the CD, and would love to see you live. I told her, as seeing the stage Phantom a few times, that it was an exhilirating experience, and one which will not be seen again. Anyhow, saw the movie, and oh, well. Sir Andrew made a brutal error not casting you, in what I'd heard for years was your role when the film would be made. How wonderful it would have been to have had your brilliant role captured on film. Does Webber know his blunder. Otherwise, good health to you, and we hope to again see you onstage.

Give my regards to Betty. Where is she these days ?

Greetings, sTeve

LOVE, Heather

Oh Mr. A.L. Webber, how could you disappoint so many fans? How could you rob the archives of an UNFORGETABLE MASTERPIECE, had Mr. Crawford played as the Phantom? But most of all, how could you deny that part to the only man who deserved to play it? The man who gave his blood, sweat and tears to create and portray the character. The one and only true Phantom--MICHAEL CRAWFORD. Allow me to remind you of the letter I send you at the beginning of 2004. A letter that was redirected and traveled half way around the world before reaching your office in London. In that letter, I asked you to please tell Mr. Crawford to get himself a new pair of PHANTOM BOOTS and start making THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. All in vain? Or maybe not meant to be?

I also told you that if you ever wanted SOME MAGIC for your songs or plays to please remember that there is only one man--Mr. MAGIC himself--MICHAEL CRAWFORD.

I am glad Mr. Crawford is in your new musical. {please thank your assistant, Kate Losowsky, for her short letter to me about that } I am sure that every one who saw and will see THE WOMAN IN WHITE has felt and will feel the MAGIC that only Mr. Crawford can create.

Mr. Webber, I do not know if you will ever be able to right the wrong you inflicted on Mr. Crawford--but, I for one can see that you are at least trying, in a small although silent way, to set things right. I commend you for that and hope that this is just the beginning of a respectful working relationship between two phenomenal GENIUSES.

Hi Mr. Crawford, wishing you all the best always.

erik-a

I think you have an amazing voice, ever since I first heard you on The Phantom Of The Opera CD. I can't stop laughing at you in Some mothers Do Ave 'Em! I think your great! Thankyou for replying to the letter I sent you. I can't wait to see you perform in The Woman In White when I come to see it this year!

I have seen the 2005 version of The Phantom Of The Opera movie, but it doesn't even come close to the original Phantom! They should have given you the part of the Phantom!

I really hope that I am lucky enough to have the chance of meeting you one day.

Thankyou.

Kaylee (Age 16)