Michael Crawford did not sing in the encore presentation of the 25th anniversary of Phantom of the Opera because his voice had aged and he no longer felt comfortable performing the demanding role of the Phantom. Additionally, the high notes and vocal range required for the role may have been challenging for him at that point in his career. Crawford likely made the decision to prioritize the quality of the performance over his own personal desire to sing in the encore presentation.
Steve Barton who play Raoul who was the stand in for Michael Crawford's Phantom when he was in the hospital for a hernia operation this was in LA 1990.
Steve Barton as Phantom( from March to October 1990)
Michael Crawford (not Ozzy Osbourne)
Steve Harley was originally supposed to be the phantom on stage but instead Michael Crawford was the given the role of the phantom. Although you can find videos of Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman singing the song "The Phantom Of The Opera" it never went on stage. Andrew Lloyd Webber changed his mind for the part of the phantom at the last minute, giving it to Michael Crawford.
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Steve Barton who play Raoul who was the stand in for Michael Crawford's Phantom when he was in the hospital for a hernia operation this was in LA 1990.
Steve Barton as Phantom( from March to October 1990)
Yes, Michael Crawford played the role of the Phantom in the original production of "The Phantom of the Opera" in London, but he did not perform in Manchester specifically. His portrayal of the character is widely acclaimed, and he is best known for his performances in the West End and on Broadway.
Michael Crawford, he played the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in 1988.
Sarah Brightman-Christine, Steve Barton-Raoul
Michael Crawford (not Ozzy Osbourne)
If you're talking about Christine, it was Sarah Brightman. And for the phantom (Erik) it was Michael Crawford. Raoul was played by Steve Barton
Yes.
Steve Harley was originally supposed to be the phantom on stage but instead Michael Crawford was the given the role of the phantom. Although you can find videos of Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman singing the song "The Phantom Of The Opera" it never went on stage. Andrew Lloyd Webber changed his mind for the part of the phantom at the last minute, giving it to Michael Crawford.
Michael Crawford (Phantom); Sarah Brightman (Christine); Steve Barton (Raoul).
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Michael Crawford is a British actor and singer, best known for originating the role of the Phantom in the stage musical "The Phantom of the Opera." He has had a successful career in both stage and screen, winning multiple awards for his performances.