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Not being able to get to NYC very often, I am no authority on Broadway shows, but I did come up to see you in two performances of DOTV and am afraid I don't remember too much about it because I was in a trance just watching you perform and listening to your beautiful,powerful voice.

The show was good enough those nights to rate raving, standng ovations. I just do not understand self-appointed critics. They took your show down, no doubt about it.

I also remember that at the time Phantom was playing in NYC, Hal Prince stated in an interview that it was an impossibility to mount a musical in NY. You stated in a couple of interviews that a successful show might come along once in a lifetime for an actor and you were lucky to get one. And what a success you were! You had ladies swooning and longing to be with you forever and only seeing your mask, your expressive body language and hearing your marvelous voice. You made the show, caused it to be voted the best theatrical show of all time (AL-W did help you with the score), and no one will ever forget the show or you.

If the snow allows, I will be in NYC for your birthday bash at the Crowne and will be thrilled to see DOTV again and hope to get to speak to you. I am "Totally Devoted To You."

Please come back to us after your deserved vacation.

Margaret Ketchie

Kudos to the cast, orchestra and crew on a job well done. To Michael, we love you dearly. Next stop: Phantom...The Movie!

Hugs, Jane and Maureen

Always love, Gail

I met some of you for the first time on November 23, 2002. That is the day I will never forget. My husband took me to see Michael perform in Dance of the Vampires. It was a long time dream of mine to hear Michael LIVE and I did. Writting this I'm getting teary. To the Members, those of you that I met, you are amazing, compassionate, giving and lovely! and to MICHAEL: Mr. Crawford. I am enamored of you. You delight, uplift, and amaze my heart. It is because of your work that I am going to work on persuing a career in Vocal Performance. THANK you Michael for all you have given me without even knowing it, and MEMBERS, Thank you for being so kind to me, and letting the girl in the wheel chair that night, move right up to the gate to meet my idol. I will never forget your kindness and friendliness. I will become a member as soon as I can afford it!

Mr. & Mrs. Michelle & Joseph Wetterling

You are in my all time favoite movie (hello-Goodbye) Great work!!!

Can you tell me where I can get a copy?

Thank you, Merry Christmas!!!

Joe Trotter

Thanks Al

My name Is Parker, and I have been a huge fan of yours since your stint as the Phantom. I am planning on coming to New York to see you, and also joining the MCIFA.

I want you to know when I was 16 I used to dress up as the Phantom and sing the lebretto. I loved the way you pretrayed the role, and you gave me confidence to strive In my theatre preformances.

Your Loyal Fan Always,

Parker

I hope you pay no mind to all the negative press that has been swirling around the show.I've seen the show twice during previews (I'm planning to see the show again) and thought you and the rest of the cast were awesome; It's great to see you do comedy again!

I hope people disregard the critics and go see the show for themselves.

all my love,

Jen

I'm beginning to wonder whether there's a secret conspiracy amongst critics to slam Dance Of The Vampires regardless of it's real quality.

It seems to me that Michael couldn't win either way. He expressed a desire to move away from the darker side of Von Krolock's character to avoid criticism for returning to the stage as the same character, only with bigger teeth (or words to that effect), so he plays it more comically, and STILL the critics will not be satisfied; they claim it's a mockery of Phantom anyway. And so, i ask myself, if he'd played it 'gothic' as they seem to think he should, what would they have said? I can only begin to imagine!!! Like i said, a no win situation.

Also, i've heard it said that his performance during Confession Of A Vampire lacks depth and expression. I find this very hard to believe. From all that i've seen, heard and read, Mr Crawford is a dedicated performer, who lives the role he is playing, and seeks perfection in every look, every gesture, every tone. He seems a man who takes great pride in giving his all in a performance, and yet we're expected to believe that during this song he just stood, expressionless on the stage. I don't believe it for a minute.

Okay, the last point i need to raise here, the comparisons with Phantom, and i don't mean in characters. I've heard that scenes from Dance echo scenes from Phantom, namely, the grand staircase at the beginning of Act 2 (compared to the one used in Masquerade), and the Draw Bridge at the conclusion of the first act (this is pretty odd, they compare this to the Chandelier in Phantom!!!). I feel that the critics would have Phantom be the final nail in Von Krolock's coffin, with no real cause at all. The two are completely different, and why any comparison should be drawn at all is beyond me!

Finally (yes, i am getting close to the end) some comments i've read are just completely ignorant and unfeeling, people should think before they write such rubbish. I'm sure it would be different if they were on the receiving end of such insulting comments.

I don't care what they say, i'm sure this show will go on to be a great success and a massive hit for all concerned. I would like to take this chance to wish the entire cast and crew the very best of luck for the future!!

Michael, you're still the best and always will be. You're a true inspiration to myself and many other people all around the world, and I hope that your success continues

Sincerely

Kate (who's glad to get all this out in the open, even though she'd still REALLY annoyed!!)

p.s. at least the general preoccupation with Phantom confirms what the majority of us have known all along, that there's only one man who should be cast as the Phantom if the movie ever becomes a reality.

Michael - You truly are my Angel of Music

Cu, Lilly

I want I wish you the best for your new show. Unlike most of your fans, I haven't seen Dance of the Vampires yet, but I still have faith in you and the rest the cast and crew.

Break a leg! ;)

Kaesey Ryan

If anyone wants to email me, please email me. I love hearing from MC fans.

Love Lisa

AMORE PER SEMPRE, HOLLIE :)

And by the way..how about a 'final' London Performance ? I never got the chance to see you as the Phantom, and its surely my biggest wish... =) Good luck with your new musical !