Who is the best phantom howard mcgillin Michael crawford?
Michael Crawford for me. He loved playing the phantom and had so much emotion and power on stage, he had the whole audience--including the men-- in tears when I saw him in Vegas (I was only 12 and I cried for days!)... he can make this noise when he cries, a noise that really breaks your heart, I can't even describe what it was like and I have never heard a more agonizing sound...AnswerMichael, i saw him in the music of Andrew Lloyd webber tour when i was 5. i got to meet him too! i got to sit on his lap and i remember he called me his angel of music =) he's a sweet sweet man. Then later, when i was 9, mom took me to Vegas to see him in EFX! and i got his autograph at the stage door, after waiting 2 hours in line!! he's just... amazing...lol and it was funny, at EFX, there were a bunch of giggling teenagers sitting in the front row using binoculars... binoculars! in the front row! this man has some crazy fan(girl)s =)Answer:My analysis (I have seen them both live): Howard--His portrayal: He plays the Phantom INSANE! Almost like a Leroux type deal. He is amazing to watch in the final scenes. And he has an ANGEL voice! His Music of The Night is brilliant, best I've ever watched. At the end, after the kiss, he is broken and he plays it very sympathetic. Again, very Leroux-esque. He's also the longest-running phantom ever!His voice: Okay, THIS is where I really love this guy! His singing is just astounding! Powerful, rich, my all time favorite voice.Michael--His portrayal: This guy plays it more softly. His Music of The Night is full of emotion, it's not like he's really performing for the audience, but singing to Christine. He plays The phantom very sensually as well. Actually, when he was in Vegas performing, he got "caught" being a little *too* risque in Point of No Return and was forced to tone it down so as not to make the ladies faint--which actually did happen a few times in London when I was there... ahem.One thing I *love* about this guy is, he opened up all his emotions on stage and positioned himself in ways that most actors wouldn't ever dream of doing (I was taught in drama class that opening your legs to an audience was the most vulnerable position and just to not do it)... most actors will this avoid like the plague. I admire him for this. He just forgets about the audience and becomes his character.I also agree with the first answer, that SOUND he makes when he's crying! It's incredible.His voice: Incredible voice. Amazing to hear live. But just not my type, I guess.So in the end I would have to chose Michael, even though I like Howard's voice more. But it really depends on what kind of Phantom you like.AnswerPersonally, Crawford. Believe me, he isn't even on my top 10, but McGillin-- when I saw him, I felt like getting the hell out of there around MoTN time. He just didn't click with me.
