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Revision as of 22:50, 3 September 2024



The 2-Stage is a stage format found at Chuck E. Cheese's locations that either opened with the stage or replaced a previous stage from 1992 to 1997. It was the first Cyberamic stage to give all the characters legs, as the Rocker Stage had Chuck E., Helen, and Jasper with legs, but Munch and Pasqually were still half-bodied. As of May 2024, there are 4 2-Stages in the United States and Canada.

History

The 2-Stage was created in 1992 to unify all C-Stage and Road Stage locations to one setup and to be consistent with Concept Unification and the company's future plans.

The first 2-Stage was installed at the White Settlement, TX location in February 1992. After that, it would go on to be installed in approximately 100 CEC locations across the United States, Canada, Chile, and Guatemala.

Design

The 2-Stage has had multiple different design variations.

Prototypes

White Settlement, TX's 2-Stage had 3-Stage buildings and Jasper's can, a solid blue valance, and a Road Stage Munch organ.

San Antonio, TX's and Merced, CA's (Later at Chesapeake, VA) 2-Stages, like White Settlement, also had 3-Stage buildings. Chuck also stood on top of a red platform.

Herndon, VA's 2-Stage had unique buildings that no other 2-Stage had.

Standard

The standard 2-Stage design also went through several changes over the years. For starters, there are three different overall stage lengths. 24', 26', and 28'. Depending on the length of the stage, it could have as little as two buildings or as many as four.

Some earlier 2-Stages had a bevel in between Chuck and Helen, where the TV and fiber optic CEC sign are however, they stopped doing this early on into development,

Earlier 2-Stages also had side curtains, whereas later 2-Stage had lift curtains. Some 2-Stages with side curtains, such as Waterbury, CT, Annapolis, MD, & Worcester, MA converted to these newer lift curtains.

There were several smaller changes such as the valance varying from green, blue, or black, the building backdrops being painted in an odd way around 1995-1996, etc.

Current 2-Stages

Current Total Remaining: 4

Location Address Installed Condition / Notes
Huntington Beach, California, United States 15511 Edwards St 1990's Oldest CEC location currently. Opened in October 1979 as the 5th Pizza Time Theatre with a Portrait Stage. Last store from the 1970's that is still open. One of last two 2-Stage's operating in California.
Northridge, California, United States 8425 Reseda Blvd 1993 Former PTT. Currently operating with Chuck E. Live Stage as of August 9, 2023. One of last two 2-Stage's operating in California. One of five animatronic stages to remain intact, those being the Nanuet, NY Studio C Beta, Springfield, IL CU 1-Stage, Charlotte, NC (Pineville) 3-Stage, and Hicksville, NY 1-Stage.
Annapolis, Maryland, United States 2333-A Forest Dr 1993 Last 2-Stage in Maryland. Pasqually's Brick Wall isn't present in this location.
Willowdale, Ontario, Canada 2452 Sheppard Ave E 1990's Former PTT. Opened in 1983 with Balcony Stage, converted to C-Stage, then to 2-Stage. Only 2-Stage outside of the United States. Jasper Has Rare PTT Mask

Former 2-Stages

W.I.P Note: Contains only confirmed installations, and may not be in order.

Store Installed Removed Address Notes
White Settlement, Texas, United States February 1992 June 2020 7750 Scott St First 2-Stage installed.
San Jose, California, United States 1993 June 2020 1371 Kooser Rd One of many installed in California. Second CEC to every open.
Stockton, California, United States 1993/1994 December 1998 4555 N Pershing Ave One of many installed in California.
Covina, California, United States 1993/1994 Decemeber 2023 601 Azusa Ave One of many installed in California.
Chino, CA (5250 Philadelphia St) May 2nd 1994 November 18th 2022 5250 Philadelphia St One of Many in California
Arlington, Texas, United States 1997 October 2022 2216 S Fielder Rd
Modesto, California, United States Mid 1990's October 2023 3037 Sisk Rd One of many installed in California
Brandon, Florida, United States Mid 1990's April 15, 2021 1540 W Brandon Blvd ]
San Antonio, Texas, United States 1997 July 2017 238 SW Military Dr
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States 1993/1994 September 2022 4418 Wyoming Blvd Only 2-Stage in New Mexico.
San Jose (Tully), California, United States 1993/1994 2001 2445 Fontaine Rd One of many installed in California. Replaced by Studio C Alpha.
San Bernardino, Califronia, United States 1993/1994 June 2020 955 South E St One of many installed in California.
San Deigo (Mira Mesa, California, United States 1997 February 18, 2024 9840 Hibert St One of many installed in California. Replaced by Dance Floor + Video Wall.
Granada Hills, California, United States Mid 1990's 2007 16269 San Fernando Mission One of many installed in California. Replaced by Studio C Beta in 2007.
Sacramento, California, United States Early 1990’s January 2022 1690-96 Arden Way One of many installed in California.
Penfield / Rochester, New York, United States 1992 September 1996 1614 Penfield Rd One of four 2-Stages installed in New York. One of the first 2-Stages installed.
Florence, Kentucky, United States 2002-2003 March 31, 2022 7635 Mall Rd Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd).
National City, California, United States 1994 2011 1143 Highland Ave One of many installed in California. Converted to 1-Stage in 2011.
Hampton, Virginia, United States 1993 May 2002 4027 W Mercury Blvd Sent to Florence, KY after closure.
Anchorage, Alaska, United States 1993/1994 2006 308 E Northern Lights Blvd Only 2-Stage installed in Alaska. Replaced with Studio C Beta in 2006.
Bell, California, United States 1993/1994 October 2023 5089 E Florence Ave One of many installed in California. Replaced by Dance Floor + Video Wall in October 2023.
Pico Rivera, California, United States Mid 1990's 2010 6005 Rosemead Blvd One of many installed in California. Converted into 1-Stage in 2010.
El Monte, California, United States Mid 1990's June 2020 4567 Peck Rd One of many installed in California.
Chico, California, United States Mid 1990s January 2011 966 East Ave One of many installed in California.
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States 1993 January 2006 1525 S Willow St One of two installed in New Hampshire.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 1993/1994 August 2019 9175 Roosevelt Blvd One of 7/8 2-Stages installed in Pennsylvania. Relocated to a different part of the store during the 2005 Update. Destroyed in 2019 flood.