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WATCH: Austin police chief ditches badge, dons bright makeup in ‘The Nutcracker’ performance

Did you miss Austin's police chief take the stage as Mother Ginger in "The Nutcracker"? Don't worry -- there's video.

AUSTIN — Evidently, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley's talents don't end with nabbing bad guys.

For those who went to the second showing of Ballet Austin's "The Nutcracker" Dec. 8, they got quite the surprise when Mother Ginger took the stage. Donned in bright makeup and a larger-than-life-costume, Manley revealed to Twitter moments before his appearance that he was transforming into Mother Ginger.

"All right folks I’ve kept this quiet long enough," Manley tweeted, along with a picture of himself getting his makeup done backstage. "In the next few minutes you can see me play Mother Ginger during the @BalletAustin Nutcracker!"

For those who weren't lucky enough to catch his cameo, the police chief shared a video of himself as Mother Ginger.

When it was all over, Manley said, "All I can say is, I had a blast."

"The Nutcracker" started Friday, Dec. 7 and runs until Sunday, Dec. 23. Click here for more information about the show and tickets.

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