Harley told "The Stage" in August 1986: "It soon became clear that the way Andrew was writing musical wasn't as perfect for me as it initially appeared. I realise also that Crawford is going to put bums on seats in a way that I wouldn't be able to do at first in a theatre." For "Behind the Mask", Cameron Mackintosh revealed: " wasn't that experienced as an actor. It became obvious to me, and then I discussed it with Hal and Andrew, who also came to the same conclusion that this was a lovely impulse but not the right decision for the show."