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Shanice Willams is set to strap on her silver slippers for NBC’s The Wiz: Live! later this month. However, she has some huge sequined shoes to fill as Stephanie Mills, the OG Dorothy who originated the role on Broadway back in 1974 is also joining her in December, this time as Aunt Em.
Thanks to NBC’s geniusness, they have just released a duet of ‘Home’ pairing Dorothy of the past with Dorothy of the present in the most epic belt-off we’ve ever seen. CHILLS!

        
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