Manchester, NH (1525 S Willow St)
Manchester, NH (1525 S Willow St), is a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre location that opened in August 1982.
Stages
| Stage | Installed | Removed |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony Stage | August 1982 | 1989 |
| C-Stage | 1989 | 1993 |
| 2-Stage | 1993 | January 2006 |
| Studio C Beta, 16M | January 2006 | Still in use |
History
Manchester opened in August 1982 with a Balcony Stage, It is currently the oldest Chuck E. Cheese's location in New England.
Manchester housed the Balcony Stage from 1982 until 1989 when they would receive the 1988 Remodel and convert the Balcony into the C-Stage. They also featured The King in the Cabaret Room. It is unknown if Manchester featured other Cabaret/Lounge Acts.
In 1993, Manchester would receive the 1993 Remodel. They would convert the C-Stage into a 2-Stage, as well as remove The King.
In December 2005, Manchester would receive the 2005 Remodel. The 2-Stage would end up being removed, being replaced with a Studio C Beta 16M. Pieces of the 2-Stage would end up being parted out to Newington, NH. The Gameroom and Showroom would end up being relocated for this remodel, as the Studio C would be placed in the former Gameroom, and the Gameroom would be in the former Showroom.
In Spring 2011, Manchester would receive an Expansion. the Showroom would be relocated to the back of the store. The Bathrooms would be relocated, as well as the entrance.
In Fall 2020, Manchester would remove the Skytubes and Toddler Zone.
In Spring 2022, Manchester would replace the Studio C head with Orange, CT's.
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Manufactuer Date | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Guest Star/Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Warblettes (Cyberamic) | 1981-1982 | Unknown |
| Wink (Cyberamic) | Mid 1990's | Unknown |
| Chuck E. Cheese 16m (Animatronic) | 2005 | In Store. Head replaced with the one from Orange, CT in 2022. |
Videos
| Link | Description | Filming Date |
|---|---|---|
| https://youtu.be/DFe3cZGWQ7k | Brief overview of Gameroom, C-Stage, bits and pieces of September 1991 show,
Birthday Extravaganza 1990, Land of 1,000 Dances/Chuck E's Place |
Fall 1991 |
| https://youtu.be/VPS8Fc4klHA | Studio C Beta 16M, January 2013 Show. | March 2nd, 2013 |
| https://youtu.be/4JT-e95ondo | Studio C Beta 16M in it's current state, with Orange CT's Head. | November 2nd, 2022 |