Managed to get a part in Turandot (3)
I believe the answer is:
ran
'managed to get' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'a part in turandot' is the wordplay.
'a part in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RAN' is hidden in the letters of 'turandot'.
(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "was in charge" , "Was a scooter" , "Stood for election or managed" , "Tore" , "Went fast" .)