1-Stage

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The 1-Stage at Irving, TX (3903 W Airport Fwy). (2000)
Release: Mar. 24, 1992 - Present
Units Produced: ~70
Manufacturer: Corman & Associates
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 - 1998, 2011, and 2015. It was the last Munch's Make-Believe Band stage created, and the last Cyberamic stage created. As of January 2025, 6 1-Stages are remaining. 5 are in the United States, and 1 are in Chile.

Appearance

Mini Unit 1-Stage

The Mini Unit 1-Stage was the very first variation of the 1-Stage. It debuted at the Waldorf, Maryland location on March 24th, 1992. This stage version 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 Mini Unit 1-Stage shares 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 crammed together. Pasqually's brick wall features a 'Pasqually's Amateur Hour Live' Logo, while the normal 1-Stages feature a blank brick wall. The Valence curtain is not present in this version, instead, it is a part 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 Mini Unit 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 El Paso, Texas, and Durham, North Carolina. While these two locations featured a small 1-Stage and the wall being a part of the valence, the wall valence would see slight alterations and the backdrops are that of the finalized version. Durham is currently the only location left to feature the Mini Unit design, as the other locations have closed/remodeled.

Staten Island Prototype 1-Stage

This design was only at the Staten Island, New York location, it featured 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 during Hurricane Sandy in fall 2012. Staten Island's stage was removed in July 2023 during the 2.0 remodel.

1-Stage

The 1-Stage's general appearance is a city skyline with Chuck E. and Pasqually in front of faux brick walls. The buildings are more colorful and unique than previous iterations.

1-Stage w/ Turntable

This version is the same as the normal 1-Stage, except that Chuck E. stands on a platform, this platform can 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 causing 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 1-Stage. The reason as to why this exists is unknown.

Variants

Current 1-Stages

Location Debuted Version Condition / Notes
Toledo, OH (5455 Airport Hwy) September 6, 1993 1-Stage Decent condition. Last Cyberamics in Ohio.
Hicksville, NY (Delco Plaza 11-15 Hanover Place) January 24, 1994 1-Stage Perfect condition. Last Cyberamics in New York. One of five animatronic stages being saved for 'Legacy Stores'.
Amarillo, TX (2500 S Coulter St) July 4 1994 1-Stage Decent condition, Last Cyberamics in Texas.
Santiago (Las CondesLo Barnechea), Chile December 1994 1-Stage Good Condition. Last Cyberamic stage in Chile.
Pearl City, HI (850 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 140) ) December 1994 1-Stage w/ Turntable Poor condition. Chuck E. bot was removed and the turntable turned around with a TV on it. Only Cyberamics in Hawaii.
Bellevue, WA (2239 148th Ave) Spring 1996 1-Stage w/ Turntable Decent condition. Last /Cyberamics in Washington.

Former 1-Stages

Location Debuted Removed Version
Waldorf, MD (2928 Festival Way) March 24, 1992 2000 Mini Unit 1-Stage
Columbus, OH (3631 Soldano Blvd) November 24, 1992 November 2022 Mini Unit 1-Stage
Lancaster, CA (44650 Valley Central Way) March 08, 1993 March 13, 2011 Mini Unit 1-Stage
Lakeland, FL (3558 US Hwy 98) March 28, 1993 Early 2006 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops
Bel Air, MD ( 5 Bel Air South Pkwy) March 29, 1993 2019 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage Backdrops
San Diego, CA (3146 Sports Arena Blvd) April 19, 1993 2003 Mini Unit 1-Stage
Staten Island, NY (1775-P South Ave) April 30, 1993 July 23, 2023 Staten Island Prototype
Lowell, MA (199 Plain St) May 27, 1993 September 17, 2023 1-Stage
Amherst,NY (4994 Harlem Rd) June 14, 1993 June 25, 2020 1-Stage
Manchester, CT (82 Buckland St) July 12, 1993 November 2019 1-Stage
Towson, MD (809 Goucher Blvd) August 1993 Spring 2007 1-Stage
La Mesa, CA (5500 Grossmont Center Dr) August 02, 1993 December 29, 2024 1-Stage
Toledo, OH (5077 Monroe St) September 06, 1993 August 2021 1-Stage
Pontiac, MI (390 Telegraph Rd) September 20, 1993 Summer 2008 1-Stage
Edison, NJ (1120 Route 1) September 20, 1993 October 4, 2022 1-Stage
Chicago, IL (1830 W Fullerton Ave) September 25, 1993 August 23, 2022 1-Stage
Attleboro, MA (287 Washington St) October 04, 1993 November 11, 2019 1-Stage
Dublin, OH (2711 Martin Rd) October 11, 1993 Fall 2003 1-Stage
Paramus, NJ (221 South Dr) October 14, 1993 November 2010 1-Stage
Akron, OH (2779 West Market St) October 25, 1993 July 27, 2022 1-Stage
Murrieta, CA (25110 Hancock Ave) November 01, 1993 May 2023 1-Stage
Rohnert Park, CA (601 Rohnert Park Expressway) December, 06, 1993 2014 1-Stage
Poughkeepsie, NY (1895 South Rd) December, 06, 1993 September 2022 1-Stage
North Bergen, NJ (8101 Tonelle Ave) December, 20, 1993 October 2022 1-Stage
El Cerrito, Ca (20 El Cerrito Plaza) 1993 July 19, 2000 1-Stage
Springfield, MO (3500-A S Glenstone Ave January 10, 1994 October 08, 2023 1-Stage
El Paso, TX (710 Sunland Park) February 21, 1994 March 10, 2024 Mini Unit 1-Stage
Durham, NC (3725 Mayfair St) March 07, 1994 October 06, 2024 Mini Unit 1-Stage
New London, CT (389 N Frontage Rd) May 16, 1994 May 11, 2014 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Lancaster, PA (2020 Fruitville Pike) May 23, 1994 June 18, 2020 1-Stage w/ Turntable
San Bruno, CA (1270-1272 El Camino Real) May 30, 1994 2019 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Middletown, NJ (1107 Route 35) July 25, 1994 June 02, 2024 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Dublin, CA (7447 Amador Valley Blvd) August 01, 1994 January 07, 2024 1-Stage w/ Turntable
East Hanover, NJ (145 Route 10) October 31, 1994 October 2022 1-Stage
North Dartmouth, MA (412-518 State Rd) December 05, 1994 September 17, 2023 1-Stage
Irving, TX (3903 W Airport Fwy) 1994 2019 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Ellisville, MO (15913 Manchester Rd) 1994 2005 1-Stage w/ Turntable
West Allis, WI (2990 South 108th Ave) 1994 August 2021 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Brookfield, WI (2435 N 124th St) 1994 1997 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Milwaukee, WI (2701 S Chase Ave) 1994 August 18, 2024 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Milwaukee, WI (7401 Good Hope Rd) 1994 1995 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Warwick, RI (1245 Bald Hill Rd) 1994 November 19, 1994 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Newington, CT (3075 Berlin Turnpike) 1995 September 2022 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Deptford, NJ (1500 Almonesson Rd) 1995 December 13, 2022 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Levittown, PA (1283 E Lincoln Hwy) 1995 August 25, 2020 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Commack, NY (2115 Jericho Turnpike) January 23, 1995 2004 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Sandy, UT (10535 So. State St) Summer 1996 2014 1-Stage
Norcross, GA (5019 Jimmy Carter Blvd) 1996 2000 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1931 Pembina Hwy) 1996 July 2001 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Jonesboro, GA (335 Upper Riverdale Rd) 1996 2000 1-Stage
Newark, CA (39839 Mowry School Rd) August 05, 1997 2018 1-Stage w/ Turntable
Boardman, OH (521 Boardman Poland Rd) November 11, 1997 April 28, 2024 1-Stage
Valencia, CA (25955 North The Old Rd) March 04, 1998 January 2023 1-Stage
Valencia, CA (25955 North The Old Rd) March 04, 1998 January 2023 1-Stage
Knoxville, TN (8225 Kingston Pike) March 23, 1998 May 2022 1-Stage
Mentor, OH (8000 Plaza Blvd) July 20, 1998 May 12, 2024 1-Stage
Fairview Heights, IL (10850 Lincoln Trail) 1997 - 2004 2019 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
North Wales, PA (1210 Bethlehem Pike) 2010 April 15, 2018 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Santiago (Plaza Oeste), Chile January 02, 2011 November 29, 2024 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Pico Rivera, CA (6005 Rosemead Blvd) 2011 March 3, 2024 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Reno, NV (5000 Smithridge Dr) 2012 June 2022 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
National City, CA (1143 Highland, Ave) 2012 November 2023 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props
Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd) 2015 January 21, 2024 1-Stage w/ 2-Stage props

References

  1. Includes data sourced from the Every Location Ever List https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-hyawyZq2UymJD00WwAm1Grw-o2jbDmvtPZXabfBaB4/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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1st 1-Stage Design (Prototype / Mini Unit) (Year installed: March to November 1992)
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2nd 1-Stage Design (Finalized / Mini Unit) (Year installed: Early 1993 to March 1994)
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4th 1-Stage Design (With 2-Stage Backdrops) (1993 - Early 2010s)
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A standard 1-Stage layout.
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5th 1-Stage Design (With Turntable) (Years installed: 1993 or 1994 - Late 1990s)
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The 1-Stage at Irving, TX (3903 W Airport Fwy). (2000)