Hi! I’m not sure about Jess but I’ve seen Phantom twice, once in Sydney in 2008 with Anthony Warlow and Ana Marina, and once in London in 2009 with Ramin Karimloo and Gina Beck. I’ve also seen Wicked (2010) and Love Never Dies (this year). But if ever Phantom is playing at a theatre I don’t think I’d ever choose something over it.
I’m so jealous! I hope you really love it (and I’m sure you will!)