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In the year 1991, Concept Unification was in full swing and Springfield would be one of a majority of SPP locations to undergo it that year and became the only location in New England with the 3-Stage setup. Sometime in 1993-1995, Springfield remodeled to either the [[CEC 1993 Remodel|1993 Remodel]] or [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] which involved the removal of elements from the 1988 remodel such as the The Blue & White Awnings, checkers around the store, & neon lights.
In the year 1991, Concept Unification was in full swing and Springfield would be one of a majority of SPP locations to undergo it that year and became the only location in New England with the 3-Stage setup. Sometime in 1993-1995, Springfield remodeled to either the [[CEC 1993 Remodel|1993 Remodel]] or [[Phase 1 (1994)|Phase 1]] which involved the removal of elements from the 1988 remodel such as the The Blue & White Awnings, checkers around the store, & neon lights.


By 2002, Springfield replaced all the Latex Masks with plastic ones, except for Munch Jr. because he was removed during this time. Chuck's Derby was removed by 2003 to be replaced with the Cool Chuck cap. Pizzacam was removed in around 2005-2007. In 2006, a small fire broke out; damaging the show; Building & Moon were disconnected the same year. In 2006-2007, Chuck's Tuxedo was replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit. Then they received the [[CEC 2005 Remodel|2005 Remodel]] in Summer 2009; which involved the removal of Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, & adding purple walls. They also moved some games & the SkyTubes to where the Balcony Seating used to be (Before this, they were towards the front of the store); The small gameroom that used to be near the ordering counter was also removed as well. This also removed the large awning on the building during a remodel of the plaza. In around 2011-2012, Chuck's Cool Chuck outfit was replaced with the Avenger outfit. Chuck's cap was removed in September 2013 with the MMBB Sign being removed not long after On July 1, 2017, a small Chuck E. Cheese Fan Convention called Crittercon 2017 was held at the location with fans figuring out what was wrong with the show; with the store's Cyberstar glitching time to time, Building & Moon were also found behind the buildings after being decommissioned for around 11 years. In October 2017, Springfield would convert their show into a Cyberamic 3-Stage; replacing their bots with the Cyberamics from the [[Burlington, MA (10 Wall St)]] location which remained relatively unchanged except for the removal of Munch's cap. In June 2020, Springfield permanently closed their doors due to bankruptcy & pandemic.
By 2002, Springfield replaced all the Latex Masks with plastic ones, except for Munch Jr. because he was removed during this time. Chuck's Derby was removed by 2003 to be replaced with the Cool Chuck cap. Pizzacam was removed in around 2005-2007. In 2006, a small fire broke out; damaging the show; Building & Moon were disconnected the same year. In 2006-2007, Chuck's Tuxedo was replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit. Then they received the [[CEC 2005 Remodel Program]] in Summer 2009; which involved the removal of Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, & adding purple walls. They also moved some games & the SkyTubes to where the Balcony Seating used to be (Before this, they were towards the front of the store); The small gameroom that used to be near the ordering counter was also removed as well. This also removed the large awning on the building during a remodel of the plaza. In around 2011-2012, Chuck's Cool Chuck outfit was replaced with the Avenger outfit. Chuck's cap was removed in September 2013 with the MMBB Sign being removed not long after On July 1, 2017, a small Chuck E. Cheese Fan Convention called Crittercon 2017 was held at the location with fans figuring out what was wrong with the show; with the store's Cyberstar glitching time to time, Building & Moon were also found behind the buildings after being decommissioned for around 11 years. In October 2017, Springfield would convert their show into a Cyberamic 3-Stage; replacing their bots with the Cyberamics from the [[Burlington, MA (10 Wall St)]] location which remained relatively unchanged except for the removal of Munch's cap. In June 2020, Springfield permanently closed their doors due to bankruptcy & pandemic.


As of October 2022, the location is still vacant with the frames of the letters & logo, & awnings up on the building intact.
As of August 2023, the location is still vacant with the frames of the letters & logo, & awnings up on the building intact.


==Stages==
==Stages==

Revision as of 22:58, 27 August 2023

Exterior in 2010 before closure (PC: Michael S. Gordon / The Republican)

1716 Boston Rd, Store #476 was a ShowBiz Pizza Place restaurant located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It closed on June 18, 2020.

History

Springfield opened its doors on March 22nd, 1983 as the first and only ShowBiz Pizza Place in New England in the Haymarket Square with a Rock-afire Explosion show. It was originally a franchise-owned store. Unfortunately, there is very little to almost no documentation that exists back in the ShowBiz days. Like many other ShowBiz Pizza locations, it had a typical SPP layout (Except that the show was on the right side wall opposed to being on the back wall) seen in many other stores across the United States and would eventually receive the 1988 remodel years after it would open. Although some little documentation exists back in the ShowBiz days, though it can be determined that Springfield was one of several locations to receive an Uncle Klunk show package (and a Santa Claus retrofit package as well) sometime after opening. It had a typical SPP layout (Except for the Show being on the right side wall instead of the back wall as in most locations) seen in many other stores across the United States and would eventually receive the 1988 remodel years after it would open. Like many ShowBiz locations in the late 1980s, Springfield received the Showbiz Pizza Campground upgrade. On July 14th, 1990, Springfield was bought out by Corporate.

In the year 1991, Concept Unification was in full swing and Springfield would be one of a majority of SPP locations to undergo it that year and became the only location in New England with the 3-Stage setup. Sometime in 1993-1995, Springfield remodeled to either the 1993 Remodel or Phase 1 which involved the removal of elements from the 1988 remodel such as the The Blue & White Awnings, checkers around the store, & neon lights.

By 2002, Springfield replaced all the Latex Masks with plastic ones, except for Munch Jr. because he was removed during this time. Chuck's Derby was removed by 2003 to be replaced with the Cool Chuck cap. Pizzacam was removed in around 2005-2007. In 2006, a small fire broke out; damaging the show; Building & Moon were disconnected the same year. In 2006-2007, Chuck's Tuxedo was replaced with the Cool Chuck outfit. Then they received the CEC 2005 Remodel Program in Summer 2009; which involved the removal of Showroom Walls, Balcony Seating, & adding purple walls. They also moved some games & the SkyTubes to where the Balcony Seating used to be (Before this, they were towards the front of the store); The small gameroom that used to be near the ordering counter was also removed as well. This also removed the large awning on the building during a remodel of the plaza. In around 2011-2012, Chuck's Cool Chuck outfit was replaced with the Avenger outfit. Chuck's cap was removed in September 2013 with the MMBB Sign being removed not long after On July 1, 2017, a small Chuck E. Cheese Fan Convention called Crittercon 2017 was held at the location with fans figuring out what was wrong with the show; with the store's Cyberstar glitching time to time, Building & Moon were also found behind the buildings after being decommissioned for around 11 years. In October 2017, Springfield would convert their show into a Cyberamic 3-Stage; replacing their bots with the Cyberamics from the Burlington, MA (10 Wall St) location which remained relatively unchanged except for the removal of Munch's cap. In June 2020, Springfield permanently closed their doors due to bankruptcy & pandemic.

As of August 2023, the location is still vacant with the frames of the letters & logo, & awnings up on the building intact.

Stages

Originally when the store opened, they had a Rock-Afire Explosion, which was the only ShowBiz to open in New England. In around 1991, they would undergo Concept Unification, this was the process used to convert the RAE characters into the Chuck E. Cheese characters. In October 2017, the stage was converted into a Cyberamic 3-Stage with Cyberamics from the now closed Burlington, MA location.

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Rock-Afire Explosion March 1983 1991 Only Showbiz Pizza location to ever open in New England.
3-Stage 1991 October 2017
Cyberamic 3-Stage October 2017 June 2020 Animatronics from the Burlington, MA (10 Wall St) location.

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Whereabouts
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 10-82 1-4 Owned by Private Collector.
Pasqually / Dook Larue 10-82 2-4 Unknown.
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 10-82 3-4 Owned by Private Collector.
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 10-82 4-4 Unknown.
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 10-82 5-4 Owned by Private Collector.
Billy Bob 10-82 6-4 Unknown.
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 10-82 7-4 Unknown.
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 10-82 8-4 Unknown.
Building / Sun 10-82 10-4 Owned by a private collector.
Moon 10-82 11-4 Destroyed.
Antioch N/A Destroyed.
Wink N/A Destroyed.
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) Unknown Destroyed. Originally from Burlington, MA.
Helen Henny (Cyberamic) Unknown Destroyed. Originally from Burlington, MA.
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) Unknown Destroyed. Originally from Burlington, MA.
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) Unknown Destroyed. Originally from Burlington, MA.
Pasqually (Cyberamic) Unknown Destroyed. Originally from Burlington, MA.

Gallery

  • Exterior before 2005 Remodel (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Exterior before 2005 Remodel (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Showroom with Curtains Closed (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Showroom with Curtains Closed (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Center Stage (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Center Stage (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Stage Right (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Stage Right (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Stage Left (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Stage Left (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Full Stage (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Full Stage (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • View of part of the Gameroom (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    View of part of the Gameroom (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • Pizzacam (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    Pizzacam (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

  • The Small Gameroom that used to be at the front of the store (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

    The Small Gameroom that used to be at the front of the store (2003) (PC: showbizpizza.com)

Videos

Link Description Date Filmed Date Published
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xlosPFo58E A video of the Springfield 3-Stage a couple years after undergoing CU. December 8, 1993 December 4, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPR_-g-GlXY&t=0s Springfield a couple months after the last footage February 26, 1994 May 2, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAS63Rkc2Lo Footage of Springfield in the early 2000's January 18, 2003 December 16, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwr8BTnfhbQ ''Birthday Extravaganza 07" being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. January 2009 June 6, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT6MTnSWxg "Havin' A Party 01" being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. May 22, 2011 November 5, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGergFnE_HQ "Fun for All" from Chuck E. Cheese's Winter 2015 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage February 13, 2015 February 14, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUYQoj4-z48 "Dancin' Kitten" from Chuck E. Cheese's Winter 2015 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage February 13, 2015 February 28, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q3awNIGVM8 "Chasin' Me a Truck" from Chuck E. Cheese's Winter 2015 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage February 13, 2015 February 21, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyNxFLSc4jg "Let's Have a Party" from Chuck E. Cheese's Show 1 2016 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. January 10, 2016 January 10, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DESbnnf-so8 "Song Title" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. June 30, 2016 July 1, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wihG5BTS9L8 "Out of This World" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. August 1, 2016 August 2, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ifNsEydx28 "Song Title" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. August 1, 2016 August 3, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X1YWPkGUdA "Dream Big" from Show 5 2016 being performed on Springfield's 3-Stage. August 1, 2016 August 5, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWqvKlc6Dl4 One of the last videos of Springfield's 3-Stage before conversion to Cyberamics. July 2, 2017 July 2, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-NtEScUUig A tribute video to Springfield after the 3-Stage was converted top Cyberamics 2003-2017 November 25, 2017

Trivia

  • This was the only Showbiz Pizza Place location to open in the New England region.
  • This was one of two locations to convert to the Cyberamic 3-Stage
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