Six Flags Over Texas Wins 'Best New Show' at Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards

Entertainment resurges; Six Flags Over Texas takes Best New Show

Amusement Today | September 2022 Edition

The global pandemic took a harsh toll on the world of entertainment. Broadway in New York was devastated by being shut down. Likewise, theme parks had to pivot for a time when indoor theaters weren’t viable.

Fortunately, entertainment has rebounded in a huge way. Theme parks have been analyzing how to offer an even greater variety of show offerings both indoors and out. Amusement Today received its largest batch of show nominations for Best New Show to date. In similar fashion, AT was pleased to use the dedicated talents of its largest panel of show fans. Parks had a timeframe through early summer to nominate and supply full shows that had been created within the last 12 months. The panel then had to watch each nomination in its entirety.

The diversity of performances made it a fun challenge to pick a top winner. From fireworks and multi-media to audience interaction to drones to traditional song and dance — the offerings were impressive. This was one of the tightest races in the 2022 Golden Ticket Awards and the winner wasn’t fully determined until the final vote was cast.

Six Flags Over Texas took the top bill with “Christmas at the Southern Palace.” The 25-member cast dazzled audiences with soaring vocals, beautiful costumes and a live band. Packed houses leapt to their feet at each holiday performance.

“Christmas at the Southern Palace was a fitting finale for our 60th anniversary season,” said Sharon Parker, park president, Six Flags Over Texas. “We knew this show would be a hit for our guests from the earliest rehearsals. From the set design to the live band and heartfelt renditions of holiday classics, this show was one of the largest and most well-received productions in our park’s storied history. I am incredibly excited for our team to receive this recognition.”