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The 3-Stage is an animatronic stage format found at some Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants. The format is found in locations that originated as ShowBiz Pizza Place restaurants. In most cases, the animatronics on the 3-Stage are manufactured by Creative Engineering.

Format[]

The 3-Stage contains characters across three separate stages. Stage left contains a backdrop of a brick wall with "Pasqually's Amateur Hour" written on it. This stage contains Pasqually and formerly Pizzacam.

Center stage is decorated to resemble a rooftop. The backdrop is designed to resemble a cityscape, and a large lit sign that reads "Munch's Make Believe Band" is located behind the characters. Center stage contains the following characters:

Stage right contains a black rain curtain backdrop, a neon sign, a star that lights up in certain songs, and a television. This stage contains Chuck E. Cheese.

Additionally, the Wink, a sign containing an image of Chuck E. Cheese with an animated winking eye, is located on the valence over center stage. Some locations have a Wink that is colored. Some Winks also contain the slogan, "In Pizza We Trust", but most are covered over with red and white stripes.

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"In Pizza We Trust" Colored Wink from Mobile, AL

History[]

The 3-Stage format was originally designed for ShowBiz Pizza Place restaurants to house The Rock-afire Explosion animatronic show, which operated on three stages.

Due to changing relations with Creative Engineering, which owned The Rock-afire Explosion, ShowBiz Pizza Time moved to replace The Rock-afire Explosion with a different stage show. To that end, ShowBiz test marketed the use of licensed characters, ultimately deciding to test Hanna-Barbera's Yogi Bear and Boo Boo at three ShowBiz locations for a one-year period.

RAE 3 Stage

Rock-afire Explosion 3-Stage

The Rock-afire Explosion was ultimately removed from ShowBiz Pizza Place restaurants via a process called Concept Unification, which replaced the Rock-afire characters with Chuck E. Cheese's characters as Munch's Make Believe Band. This was accomplished by replacing the cosmetics on the existing animatronics, changing the locations of animatronics on the stage, changing stage backdrops, and upgrading equipment. All of the former Rock-afire animatronics were reused, with the exception of Billy Bob and Earl Schmerle, which were completely removed. As with all other unused items, locations were ordered to destroy them; even so, some managed to survive and were either saved from the trash or sold to collectors.

According to Jul Kamen (designer of the CU Prototype), after the Concept Unification Prototype, it was decided that Dave Thomas of Diversified Design, a former employee of Creative Engineering, would take a crack at redesigning the show. Dave went on to "Mitzify" Helen and placed Munch on the keyboard due to his similar character-design to Fatz. A few tweaks and changes later, Munch's Make Believe Band was born.

The first Munch's Make Believe Band 3-Stages were installed at the Dallas “Montfort”, Texas location and in CEC Department 18 in November 1989. From there on out, a handful of other test stages were installed in 1990. They included several differences (most notably the building backdrops and Pasqually's brick wall) compared to the finalized 3-Stage shows in 1991.

During Concept Unification, the animatronics were fitted with latex masks, similar to the masks on Rock-afire Explosion characters prior to Concept Unification. Beginning in November 1999, in a cost-cutting measure, the latex masks on the animatronics would begin to be replaced with ones made of plastic at all locations[1] as the latex masks were prone to melting.

In the early 2010s, three of the 3-Stage locations were converted to the CU 1-Stage format, which utilizes the Creative Engineering animatronics on a single stage with "Chuck E.'s Make Believe Band" wording on the valence, and a new backdrop behind the characters. Only Chuck E. Cheese, Helen Henny, Mr. Munch, Jasper T. Jowls, and Pasqually are used in this new format.

As of April 2024, only 3 3-Stages remain in operation, all in the United States [2]. The Tallahassee, Florida location opened in April 1992 with a 3-Stage. It is unknown why they opened with a 3-Stage, but it is presumed to be because the franchise owner at the time wanted the store to get a 3-Stage, as the other locations they owned also had 3-Stages. Interestingly, Tallahassee and Altoona feature Cyberamic Winks.

Removed Characters[]

The Pizzacam and Munch Jr. animatronics have been removed from the restaurants since the 1990s, although a Munch Jr. replica exists in the Pineville, NC location as of 2022. Some restaurants have also removed their Building or their Moon, and sometimes all four of the aforementioned characters are removed. Currently, only 2 Building and 2 Moon animatronics are left:

  • Billings, Montana: Building and Moon
  • Charlotte, North Carolina: Building and Moon

Three stage locations[]

Current 3-Stages[]

Location Installed Converted Description Will be removed on
Billings, MT October 31, 1984 1991 Operational, decent condition. Has rare "Cool Chuck" outfit, Munch's hat, and Pizzacam's box. Only CEC in Montana. Franchised until October 2022. April or June 2024
Altoona, PA November 23, 1983 1991 Non operational, decent condition. Munch's Make Believe Band sign is on Chuck E.'s stage under the neon sign in place of where the TV originally was. Last 3-Stage and MMBB in Pennsylvania. The Cyberstar broke in December of 2023. May 2024 N/A

showroom.

Charlotte, NC October 11, 1982 1991 Oldest 3 stage in operational, very good condition. It featured a unique organ front for Mr. Munch and yellow hair for Helen as well as Chuck E. dressed in the rare "Cool Chuck" outfit. It also had a functional Munch Jr. replica and functional Moon and Building. April 2024

Former 3-Stages[]

Location Installed Converted Removed Condition/Notes
Kansas City, MO (Antioch) 1980 1991 Spring 2007 Location originally opened on March 3, 1980, with The Wolf Pack 5 stage. 3-Stage was installed later on.
Jacksonville, FL (Atlantic Blvd) August 14, 1980 1991 1999 First location with a Rock-Afire Explosion. 3-Stage Replaced with a Studio C Alpha in 1999. Received 2.0 in November 2022.
Tulsa, OK September 15, 1980 1991 2000 Replaced with a Studio C Alpha in 2000.
Overland Park, KS September 29, 1980 1991 Fall 2000 Replaced with a 32M Studio C Beta in Fall 2000, then a Chuck E. Live Stage in 2017.
Independence, MO October 14, 1980 1991 May 2012 Removed when location closed and relocated in May 2012.
Aurora, CO January 28, 1981 1991 April 20, 1994 Location where Nathan Dunlap shot and killed 4 people, while another was severely injured, on December 14, 1993. One of the first 3-stages to be removed.
Darien, IL February 24, 1981 1991 July 2020 Replaced with Studio C Beta's setup and 16M Studio C animatronic in July 2020. This was due to the bad condition of the original bots.
Davenport, IA February 25, 1981 1993 2019 Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in 2019.
Oklahoma City, OK March 18, 1981 1991 2004-2005 Closed and relocated, relocation opened with a Studio C Beta, 16M.
Altamonte Springs, FL March 25, 1981 1991 1998 Replaced with a Studio C Alpha in 1998. Received 2.0 in November 2022.
Arvada, CO March 31, 1981 1991 September 20, 2017 This 3-Stage had a projection screen on the ceiling, possibly left over from Showbiz Pizza’s Family Vision.
Jacksonville, FL (Youngerman Circle) December 22, 1981 1991 2000 Replaced with a Studio C Alpha in 2000.
Oklahoma City, OK (NW Expressway) January 27, 1982 1991 2007 Replaced with a 16M Studio C Beta in 2007.
Columbus, GA February 17, 1982 1991 2011 Replaced with CU 1-Stage in 2011. CU 1-Stage removed on April 24, 2023, for 2.0.
Springfield, IL April 22, 1982 1990 2011 Replaced with CU 1-Stage in 2011. 3-Stage animatronics still in service.
Madison, TN June 15, 1982 1992 2022 Featured a black plastic Pizzacam and a repainted and colored version of the Wink. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in April 2022. Chuck E. and Building owned by Chatty Chuck E.! on YouTube.
Omaha, NE (76th St) June 23, 1982 1991 March 2022 Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in March 2022.
Madison, WI July 7, 1982 1992 July 2021 Featured a blue Beach Bear guitar. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in July 2021.
Memphis, TN (Hickory Hill Rd) August 24, 1982 1992 October 27, 2020 Second to last 3-Stage in Tennessee. Only 3-Stage store to receive Phase 5.
Dallas, TX (S Westmoreland Road) September 15, 1982 1992 August 2022 3-Stage animatronics featured Cyberamic shoes. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in August 2022.
Laurel, MD October 27, 1982 1992 2022 Featured the last latex Pizzacam. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in June 2022.
Peoria, IL December 3, 1982 1991 2019 Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in 2019.
Paducah, KY December 9, 1982 1991 2018 Featured original Showbiz Pizza wall paneling. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in September 2018.
Springfield, OH January 12, 1983 1992 August 2022 Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in August 2022.
Dallas, TX (Montfort Drive) January 26, 1983 1989 August 11, 1996 Replaced with Awesome Adventure Machine stage in August 1996.
West Mesa, AZ March 8, 1983 1990 November 1, 1997 Jasper had a Billy Bob guitar and Pasqually's shoes and Pasqually had Jasper's shoes.
Springfield, MA March 22, 1983 1991 June 18, 2020 Animatronics were replaced with the Cyberamics in September 2017. Was planned to get a Studio C Beta back in 2006 due to a fire.
Roanoke, VA May 31, 1983 August 1991 July 2022 Featured the second to last Pizzacam (with black plastic shell). Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in July 2022.
Richmond, VA (Midlothian) May 1, 1990 1992 January 2023 Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in January 2023.
Boise, ID November 22nd, 1982 October 1, 1991 August 2022 Featured Pizzacam's speaker box. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in August 2022.
Memphis, TN (Austin Peay Hwy) August 7, 1983 1991 April 1, 2013
North Little Rock, AR October 27, 1983 1992 August 2019 Last full MMBB in Arkansas. Rare Cool Chuck outfit. Replaced with Chuck E. Live stage in 2019.
Whitehall, PA December 16, 1983 1993 September 2010 Replaced with CU 1-Stage in September 2010. CU-1 Stage replaced in July 2023 for 2.0
Fargo, ND November 18, 1981 1991 December 5, 2022 Featured Beach Bear's guitar, and rare "Cool Chuck" outfit with hat. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage on December 5, 2022.
Wilmington, NC July 23, 1984 August 1991 October 21, 2020 Featured Munch Jr., a white helicopter light, Helen with ginger hair, Pizzacam with a fedora, and lacked the "Munch's Make Believe Band" sign.
Greensboro, NC October 22, 1984 1991 June 2022 Featured the Rockstar jeans and a Beach Bear guitar, and the Chuck E. Cheese animatronic had walkaround shoes. Replaced with Chuck E. Live Stage in June 2022.
Chicago, IL (Kedzie Ave) November 1, 1984 1991 2020 Replaced with Studio C Beta's setup and 16M Studio C animatronic in 2020.
Guatemala City, Guatemala (Avenida) 1986 1993 1997 Only Showbiz in Guatemala.
Guatemala City, Guatemala (Liberacion) 1997 N/A 2016 3-Stage animatronics now on display at the Condado Concepcion location in Concepcion County, Guatemala.
Phoenix, AZ 1983 November 1990 December 2022 Formerly oldest CEC 3-Stage, with CU happening in November 1990. Formerly last 3-Stage in Arizona. Received 2.0 in December 2022.
New Orleans, Louisiana 1981 1991 March 7, 2023 Formerly Last 3-Stage in Louisiana. Replaced with Dance Floor.
Huntsville, AL June 8, 1982 1991 March 29, 2023 The 3-Stage in Huntsville had the last public Pizzacam and the last Colored Wink. Replaced with Dance Floor on March 29, 2023.
Augusta, Georgia July 14, 1982 1991 April 25, 2023 The 3-Stage in Augusta was one of three Showbiz locations to hold the rare Yogi Bear test concept in the late 1980s and had the last set of CEI bots in Georgia for one day (April 24 - April 25, 2023) when Columbus (which featured a CU 1-Stage, and formerly a 3-Stage), also replaced their show with a Dance Floor. They were one of 6 3-Stages installed in Georgia and was the 6th Showbiz opened in Georgia.
West Des Moines, IA October 13, 1980 1991 July 2023 Formerly oldest CEI stage. had rare "Cool Chuck" outfit. Animatronics replaced in 1981. Was last 3-Stage in Iowa, and last animatronic show in Iowa. Stage left and right curtains were given to the Darien, IL location for their "unique" Studio C Beta 3-stage.
Orem, UT August 31, 1983 1991 July 30, 2017 Final 3-stage and MMBB in Utah
Fort Collins, CO February 9, 1982 1991 April 2020 Final 3-stage and MMBB in Colorado
Columbus “Macsway”, OH January 25, 1982 1991 June 18, 2020 Closed due to bankruptcy.
Baton Rouge, LA August 12, 1981 1991 November 3, 2021
Mobile, AL February 10, 1982 1991 October 2019 Had unique “playroom” 3-stage and other theme in the 90s has a colored wink.
Raleigh, NC June 1988 1992 August 30, 2022 Second to last 3-stage in NC
Columbia, SC June 28, 1983 1991 November 1, 2022 Final MMBB in SC
Lexington, KY December 1, 1983 1991 2006 Replaced with Studio C Beta, received 2.0 in 2019.
Cincinnati “Colerain”, OH November 11, 1981 1991 September 22, 2019 Munch’s keyboard resembled a road stage keyboard; Chuck E.'s avenger shirt was sent to the Springfield OH location.
Indianapolis, IN (38th St) November 4, 1981 1991/1992 December 19, 2011 35th SPP to open
Indianapolis, IN (Castleton) April 28, 1982 1991 2000 Replaced with Studio C Alpha, received 2.0 in October 2018 due to a flood.
Indianapolis, IN (Washington St) June 18, 1982 1991/1992 December 19, 2011 Relocated and opened with a Studio C Beta, kept CEC pizza sign up until closing.
Indianapolis, IN (Greenwood) November 10, 1982 1991 2000 Replaced with Studio C Alpha and got 2.0 in September 2019.
Owensboro, KY October 1985 1991 1998
Mishawaka, IN September 22, 1982 1991 July 2019 Location received 2.0 due to a fire, final MMBB in Indiana
Lincoln, NE December 29, 1982 1991 June 2020 Closed due to bankruptcy.
Cedar Rapids, IA November 26, 1981 1991 November 18, 2013
La Crosse, WI December 15, 1982 1992 June 2022 Final 3-stage in Wisconsin
Lynnwood, WA August 1986 1991 Late 90's-2000 (CEI bots), July 2023 (Cyberamics) Replaced with Cyberamics in 1997, Jasper had his PTT mask, final Cyberamic 3-stage, removed when location closed due to the owner wanting to demolish the building and put condos in its place.
Wilmington, DE March 8, 1983 1992 2017 Final MMBB in Delaware, replaced with botless COL in 2017, closed in 2020, reopened in 2022 in a relocation with a Dance Floor.
Flint, MI December 3, 1982 1991 June 25, 2020
Southgate, MI June 17, 1982 1991 August 2019
York, PA March 4, 1983 1991 September 2018 MMBB sign was on stage right
Pensacola, FL December 6, 1981 September 1991 July 2018
Charleston, SC September 20, 1982 1991 June 18, 2020
Saginaw, MI October 13, 1982 1991 1999
Oceanside, CA February 8, 1983 1992 2000
Little Rock, AR 1982 1991 2014
Fort Smith, AR 1988 1991/1992 August 2018
Wichita Falls, TX 1982 1991 2020
Sheffield, AL 1984 1991 2020 Jasper didn't have his hat on
Visalia, CA May 2, 1983 1991 February 2024 Had Beach Bear's guitar, and rare "Cool Chuck" outfit. Final 3-Stage in California. Was known to be in poor condition.
Matteson, IL 1983 1991 2015 Stage replaced with COL due to a fire, location closed in 2020
Dothan, AL 1984 1991/1992 1998
Birmingham, AL 1982 1991 2000
Honolulu, HI 1980s 1991 2009 Only 3-stage in Hawaii
Gulf Port, MI 1980s 1991/2 1996 Only 3-stage in Mississippi
Tallahassee, FL April 7, 1992 N/A April 2024 Last 3-Stage with a showroom. Animatronics were in very poor condition. Chuck E. had the Avenger outfit. Only Chuck E. Cheese location to open without previously being a Showbiz Pizza Place.

  • The 3-Stage in Wilmington, North Carolina was the last 3-Stage to have had both Munch Jr. and a white helicopter light. However, this particular 3-Stage also lacked the "Munch's Make Believe Band" sign and had a Helen with ginger hair instead of black and white. This location had Pizzacam, but, strangely, with a fedora. Pasqually and Munch had latex right shoes, and plastic left shoes. Munch had his cap, and Chuck E. had his rockstar shirt and jeans, making this and Department 18 the only 3-Stages to have had them both. This location closed on October 21st, 2020.
  • The 3-Stage in Zona 9, Guatemala City, Guatemala, aside from being the only MMBB 3-Stage outside of the United States, was the last 3-Stage to have a latex Jasper and a latex Pasqually. It was one of the only two 3-Stages to feature a Chuck E. Cheese light from a 2-Stage, the light of which came from their removed 2-Stage. As with the 3-Stage in Lynnwood, Washington, this 3-Stage featured a fiber optic sign that read "Chuck E. Cheese" in color changing lights; they were the only known 3-Stages with this feature. They also had a big wooden platform in front of the stage used for live shows, an early building backdrop on the center stage, the flashing light on the TV on Pasqually's stage, 2-Stage buildings on Pasqually's stage (also from their removed 2-Stage), a unique shirt on Chuck, a Cyberamic dress on Helen, unique clothes for Pasqually, and Munch's organ was placed incorrectly during the relocation from Ave. Reforma. It was further apart from him. The location relocated in April 2016, and the 3-Stage animatronics and a few props were saved and are currently on display at the Condado Concepcion location, though Pasqually has a walkaround head over him. They are static.
  • The 3-Stage in Laurel, Maryland was the last 3-Stage to have a latex Pizzacam. It was the only 3-Stage in state. Laurel removed their stage for 2.0 in June 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in Springfield, Massachusetts was the only 3-Stage in the state and the New England region. The animatronics were replaced with the Cyberamics from the now closed Burlington, Massachusetts location in September 2017. Surprisingly, Jasper's banjo was kept intact, but Munch's cap was removed; the 2-Stage buildings were put on Chuck's stage as well. This location closed in June 2020. Springfield was going to get a Studio C Beta back in 2006 due to a fire caused by the stage.
  • Lynnwood, Washington's 3-Stage was the first and one of two 3-Stages to use Cyberamic characters like the 1-Stage, 2-Stage, Road Stage, and Rocker Stage. Jasper and Munch had their PTT masks, and Chuck E. had his latex feet. This stage also had a 2-Stage star for Chuck E. as well as a fiber optic sign. It had buildings from a 2-Stage along with the normal buildings. This 3-stage originally had standard RAE 3-stage animatronics, but they were replaced by the Cyberamic ones for unknown reasons. This location closed on July 24, 2023, and was the last Cyberamic 3-stage.
  • The 3-Stage in Madison, Wisconsin had a blue Beach Bear guitar, instead of red. It featured a helicopter light. Helen also had plastic Pasqually hands that were painted white and held a Cyberamic microphone. This location got 2.0 in July 2021.
  • The 3-Stage in Greensboro, North Carolina was one of four stages in the state to have the Rockstar jeans. It had a Beach Bear guitar, and Chuck E. had walkaround shoes. This location removed the stage for 2.0 in June of 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in Visalia, California was the last remaining 3-Stage in the state, and had been in poor condition. The Chuck E. Cheese animatronic had Jasper's red tennis shoes, unlike most 3-Stages, and Jasper had a Beach Bear guitar. This stage was removed for 2.0 at the start of February 2024.
  • The 3-Stage in Roanoke, Virginia was one of the two 3-Stages that no longer featured The Wink. It had a black plastic Pizzacam. Its stage was removed in July 2022 for 2.0.
  • The 3-Stage in Phoenix, Arizona was the last 3-Stage in the state (West Mesa had the second to last 3-Stage in Arizona until it was removed in 1997). It had a helicopter light and the original unpainted Wink with the "In Pizza We Trust" slogan. This particular 3-Stage had Pasqually wearing Jasper's red tennis shoes, and also lacked a TV on Stage Right. Jasper used to have a Billy Bob Brockali guitar and Pasqually's shoes as well. Phoenix was converted in November 1990 as one of the few test stores to get the 3-Stage. Phoenix would receive 2.0 in December 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in West Des Moines, Iowa had a Munch Keyboard from a 1-Stage/2-Stage. It lacked The Wink and was the last 3-Stage in the state. It opened as the 5th Showbiz location. The stage was removed for 2.0 in July 2023.
  • The 3-Stage in Huntsville, Alabama was the last existing 3-Stage to still have Pizzacam, and had several cosmetic modifications made to it by the location's technician. Pizzacam had a black plastic body and an antenna. Munch's keyboard had a personalized front with the initials "CEC" on it. Jasper had Beach Bear's guitar which was completely repainted to red, white and blue with a few extra ornamental features added. Moon had an American flag on him. Helen had her cheerleader outfit and yellow hair until April 2022, when her normal outfit and black and white hair were put back on her, though the yellow hair was returned in December 2022. They removed their stage for 2.0 on March 29, 2023. Huntsville was the last 3-Stage and MMBB in Alabama as well.
  • The 3-Stage in Chicago "Kedzie", Illinois was the last 3-Stage in the state. It no longer had curtains, Chuck E. Cheese's black triangular pedestal, Jasper's Beach Bear guitar, and Chuck's flat screen TV. It still had Building and Moon, which were both fully functional. This location received the same fate as Darien, IL, replacing their 3-Stage with a Beta 16M 3-Stage.
  • The 3-Stage in Darien, Illinois was one of the few stages where Chuck E. Cheese was not positioned on top of a black triangular pedestal like in most other locations. Pasqually was moved to the center of his stage after the removal of this location's Pizzacam. This stage also had the curtains removed and was in a state of disrepair. In May 2020, they had the "In Pizza We Trust" slogan on their Wink. This stage's props and animatronics were removed for Joliet's Studio C Beta in July 2020, keeping the basic stage setup intact and only utilizing the Center Stage for the show.
  • The 3-Stage in Peoria, Illinois was the last 3-Stage in the state to have curtains, and a Helicopter light. They also had a working Building and Moon. This location received 2.0 in late 2019.
  • The 3-Stage in Irving, Texas at CEC's corporate offices had Helen with orange pigtails instead of black & white. The big screen TV next to Chuck was removed, though the light extension on top was saved. Chuck E. had his Rockstar outfit and walkaround shoes. The neon sign was moved to the left of Chuck E. Pizzacam and Munch Jr. were removed from the corporate stage, likely due to not having enough space and not being programmed at the time. Mr. Munch also had unique hair. In its later years, the stage resembled more of a CU 1-Stage rather than a 3-Stage.
  • The 3-Stage in Billings, Montana is the only one in Montana and is the last 3-Stage to have Mr. Munch wearing his hat. Helen's legs are fuzzy, unlike most 3-Stages. They currently have a Flying Cheese guitar, and the original unpainted Wink with the "In Pizza We Trust" slogan. Chuck E. still has the original latex feet, and Pizzacam's speaker box is still on Pasqually's stage. Billings was franchised until October 2022, when they and Fargo, North Dakota (former 3-Stage) were acquired by corporate. It was in a state of disrepair in early 2023 but has since been fixed.
  • The 3-Stage in New Orleans, Louisiana formerly had a black and green Beach Bear Guitar, which was later replaced with a Flying Cheese guitar; this is note-worthy as most 3-Stages had red and silver guitars. Pasqually's drum set, and base flooring were also unique, and the stage had neon lights around the buildings, star, and the "Pasqually's" part of the brick wall. New Orleans received 2.0 in March 2023.
  • The 3-Stage in Omaha, Nebraska no longer had a Munch's Make Believe Band sign. They also had the Chuck E. Helen, Munch, and Jasper animatronics from the Davenport, Iowa location. It was in a state of disrepair. This is the last location and was the last 3-Stage and MMBB in the state. Omaha received 2.0 and removed the stage in March 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in Madison, Tennessee had the Ticket Blaster positioned next to Stage Right. It had a black plastic Pizzacam and a repainted and colored version of the Wink. This was also the last 3-Stage in the state and was in a state of disrepair from 2020 when the tech left before being removed for 2.0 at the end of April 2022.
  • Before its closure in 2020, the 3-Stage in Memphis, Tennessee was the second to last in state, and was the only location in the world to feature a 3-Stage and Phase 5.
  • The 3-Stage in Fargo, North Dakota, aside from being the only one in the state, had Jasper and Pasqually's latex masks until 2008. They had the full "Cool Chuck" outfit, with the hat, being the last 3-Stage with the full outfit and hat. They had a Beach Bear guitar as well as the original "In Pizza We Trust" Wink. It was in a state of disrepair, until being removed on December 5th, 2022, for their 2.0 Remodel. Fargo was also franchised until October 2022, when it and Billings, Montana (also a 3-Stage) were sold back to corporate.
  • The 3-Stage in Altoona, Pennsylvania is the last 3-Stage and MMBB in the state and was the last location in the world to have a latex Helen mask, and the last location in the US to have a latex Jasper and Pasqually mask. The latex Pasqually mask was replaced in 2011, and Helen and Jasper's were replaced in 2012. The Munch's Make Believe Band sign is on Stage Right and a TV is above Munch like how York, PA had their 3-Stage before 2.0. They also have a Cyberamic Wink.
  • The 3-Stage in Dallas "Westmoreland", Texas opened as the 100th ShowBiz Pizza. The characters had Cyberamic shoes. It was in a state of disrepair, but in 2021 was undergoing restoration by Matt The Franchize. This was the last 3-Stage in the state and was removed in August 2022 for 2.0.
  • The 3-Stage in Springfield, Ohio was the last 3-Stage in the state. They have the Avenger outfit from the Cincinnati “Colerain”, OH location, which closed in September 2019. This stage was removed in August 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in Paducah, Kentucky was the last 3-Stage in the state, and the last 3-Stage to have the original Showbiz Pizza wall paneling. This location has since removed their stage for 2.0.
  • The 3-Stage in Boise, Idaho was the only one in the state. It was also the last 3-Stage to remove their CRTs. They also had Pizzacam's speaker box before the stage was removed in August 2022.
  • The 3-Stage in Charlotte, North Carolina (Pineville Matthews Rd.) is the last 3-Stage in the state and has had a lot of unique changes by the technician. It no longer features curtains, or Beach Bear's guitar. It still has the “In Pizza We Trust” Wink. Munch's organ has a unique front on it, similar to Huntsville, AL, with “CEC” initials and red, orange, and white stripes. In October 2021, while the compressor was still broken, the technician put Chuck E.'s original 1990s tuxedo back on the animatronic as a Halloween costume. However, when they fixed their compressor, the tux had to be removed so it didn't rip. In March 2022, this location's technician made a reproduction Munch Jr. mechanism and mask and installed it on the stage. The large projection TV is hollowed out and a flat screen TV has been placed inside. The tech also put on a summer t-shirt on Chuck during the season. Because of that, this location is a notable one due to many locations not being customized this much by the technician.
  • The 3-stage in Tallahassee, Florida is the last 3-stage in the state. Jasper has blue eyes and his Beach Bear guitar. The stage is one of two to feature a Cyberamic wink, with the other being Altoona, PA. It is in a state of disrepair.

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