1-Stage
The 1-Stage is a stage format found at Chuck E. Cheese's locations which either opened with the stage or replaced a previous stage from 1992 to 1998, and one in 2011. It was the last Munch's Make-Believe Band stage created, and the last Cyberamic stage created, as the next stage to be created was the Studio C Alpha. As of December 2022, there are 23 1-Stages, 21 in the United States, and 2 in Chile.
History
TODO: History
Appearance
Mini Unit Prototype
The Prototype 1-Stage, (also known as The Corner 1-Stage) was the very first variation of the 1-Stage. It debuted at the Waldorf, Maryland location on March 24th, 1992. This version of the stage was specifically designed for a prototype 6,000 square-foot location CEC was testing for lower density areas, It was officially dubbed as a "Mini Unit". While it is mostly similar to the finalized design, the Prototype 1-Stages share a few significant differences compared to the normal mass-produced 1-Stage design. It is the smallest 1-Stage design to date, with all the characters being nearly crammed together. Pasqually's brick wall features the "Pasqually's Amateur Hour" Logo, while the normal 1-Stages feature a blank brick wall. The Valence curtain is not present in this version, instead it is apart of the wall and features rainbow lights on the right and left sides, with The Wink still being placed in the middle. The VHS Player was placed inside of Jasper's box, which made it easy for employees to switch out Showtapes for Live/Birthday Shows. Two more locations would open with the Prototype 1-Stage design. Columbus, Ohio (Soldano Boulevard) which opened on November 24th, 1992, and Lancaster, California which opened on March 8th, 1993. In 1994, two more Mini-Unit stores would open in Durham, North Carolina, and El Paso, Texas (Sunland Park). While these two locations featured a cramped 1-Stage and the wall being apart of the valence just like the prototype, The backdrops were more akin to the finalized versions rolled out into stores. Durham is currently the only location left to feature the Mini-Unit design, as El Paso would relocate the stage in 2011.
93.2 24' Prototype 1-Stage
This design is only at the Staten Island, New York location, it features a unique star behind Chuck E., 2-Stage buildings, a postcard with the Munch's Make Believe Band logo on it, and formerly featured a pull out stage for live shows, but it was destroyed in a flood in the early 2010's.
1-Stage & 1-Stage w/ Turntable
The 1-Stage's general appearance is a city skyline with Chuck E. and Pasqually are in front of faux brick walls. The buildings are more colorful and unquie than previous iterations.
1-Stage with Turntable
This version is the same as the normal 1-Stage, except that Chuck E. stands on a platform, this platform has the ability to turn when a live show happens, turning the Chuck E. bot into the backroom so the walkaround Chuck E. can come out, and also to not cause confusion as to why there were two Chuck E.'s. without the necessity to use curtains. There are currently 5 locations with the turntable left, and in all 5, they do not work anymore, except the Pearl City, Hawaii location has it turned to the back so the Chuck E. Bot is not visible.
1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops
This stage is a regular 1-Stage, however opting for the 2-Stage's Backdrops. This variant of the 2-Stage is scaled around the same size as the Mini Unit Prototype. The reason as to why this exists is unknown.
Variants
- Mini Unit Prototype
- 93.2 Stage 24' Prototype (Staten Island, NY location only)
- 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops
- 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Current 1-Stages
| Location | Address | Installed | Version | Condition / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staten Island, New York, United States | 1775-P South Ave | April 1993 | Unique 1-Stage | Oldest 1-Stage. Unique postcard with Munch's Make Believe Band sign on it. Unique star for Chuck E. 2-Stage buildings. One of five 1-Stages installed in New York. Also one of two last MMBB stages of any kind in New York. |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | 199 Plain St | May 1993 | 1-Stage | Chuck E., Helen, and Jasper top halves from Worcester, which received 2.0 in October 2021. One of two last MMBB stages of any kind in New England. |
| La Mesa, California, United States | 5500 Grossmont Center Dr | August 1993 | 1-Stage | Very Poor Condition, Avenger shirt and Rockstar jeans. Last store to read "Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza" on outside. |
| Toledo, Ohio, United States | 5455 Airport Hwy | September 1993 | 1-Stage | |
| Springfield, Missouri, United States | 3500-A S Glenstone Ave | January 1994 | 1-Stage | Rare "Cool Chuck" outfit with hat. Last MMBB stage of any kind in Missouri. |
| Hicksville, New York, United States | Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place | January 1994 | 1-Stage | One of five 1-Stages installed in New York. Also one of two last MMBB stages of any kind in New York. |
| El Paso, Texas, United States | 710 Sunland Park | February 1994 | 1-Stage | One of two last 1-Stages in Texas. |
| Durham, North Carolina, United States | 3274 Mayfair St | March 1994 | 1-Stage | Wall is part of valence. Stage is tiny. One of two Cyberamic shows in North Carolina. |
| Amarillo, Texas, United States | 2500 S Coulter St | July 1994 | 1-Stage | One of two last 1-Stages in Texas. |
| Middletown, New Jersey, United States | 1107 Route 35 | July 1994 | 1-Stage with Turntable | One of Six 1-Stages installed in New Jersey; last one in the state. |
| Dublin, California, United States | 7448 Amador Valley Blvd | August 1994 | 1-Stage with Turntable | Last 1-Stage in Bay Area, Has a Turntable. |
| Lo Barnechea, Chile | Av. San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer 12352 | Fall 1994 | 1-Stage | Formerly had Turntable. Avenger outfit with hat. |
| North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States | 412-418 State Rd | December 1994 | 1-Stage | One of two last MMBB stages of any kind in New England. |
| Pearl City, Hawaii, United States | 850 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 140 | December 1994 | 1-Stage with Turntable | Turntable is turned to the back, with the rain curtain removed and a wall put in its place with a TV on it. Last MMBB stage of any kind in Hawaii. |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | 2701 S Chase Ave | 1994 | 1-Stage with Turntable | Last Cyberamic stage in Wisconsin and last MMBB stage in Wisconsin. Chuck E. has his rare “Cool Chuck” outfit. One of four 1-Stages installed in Wisconsin. |
| Bellevue, Washington, United States | 2239 148th Ave | Spring 1996 | 1-Stage with Turntable | Presumed to be from the Milwaukee, WI (7401 Good Hope Rd) location which closed in 1995 (one of two removed before 1996). Only 1-Stage in Washington State. |
| Boardman, Ohio, United States | 521 Boardman Poland Rd | November 1997 | 1-Stage | |
| Mentor, Ohio, United States | 8000 Plaza Blvd | July 1998 | 1-Stage | Last new 1-Stage store opened. Opened in 1998. |
| Plaza Oeste, Chile | Entrada Mall Plaza Oeste 1510 | 2011 | 1-Stage with 2-Stage Backdrops | Opened in 2011 with stage from Mall Plaza Vespucio, which closed in 2000. Avenger outfit and hat, no Wink. |
| National City, California, United States | 1143 Highland Ave | December 2012 | 1-Stage with 2-Stage Backdrops | Former PTT. Former 2-Stage. Opened in May 1982 |
| Pico Rivera, California, United States | 6005 Rosemead Blvd | 2010s | 1-Stage with 2-Stage Backdrops | Former PTT. Former 2-Stage. Opened in 1982. |
| Citrus Heights, California, United States | 6251 Sunrise Blvd | 2015 | 1-Stage | Came from Rohnert Park, California, which received a Circles of Light. Former Road Stage. Former Showbiz Pizza Place. Road Stage platform kept. Rockstar outfit. |