BALTIMORE —

" Chicago ," the musical, is on stage at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, and I'll make my onstage debut in the show on Thursday.

I started practicing my lines on my own before taking to the stage Wednesday to practice on stage before the big show.

First, 11 News took a mini behind-the-scenes tour with Chicago's production stage manager, Lauryn, leading the way, showing where the cast gets ready to take the stage.

Then, it was my turn to take the stage, learning my mark and movements. Then, it was time to run my lines — and learn how to take my bow.

And, I have big shoes to fill, as the last person to take part in this walk-on role was former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake , who hit the stage when "Chicago" came to Baltimore in 2015.

Leaders at the Hippo

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