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Fit for the yellow brick road! Mary J. Blige steps out in golden gladiator sandals after landing role in NBC's The Wiz

Published: 13:54 EST, 29 July 2015 | Updated: 17:45 EST, 29 July 2015

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She's a legendary singer, having recently landed a role on NBC's live production of The Wiz.

Nine-time Grammy award winner Mary J. Blige will be playing Evillene, the Wicked Witch Of The West in the recreation of the 1975 Broadway musical.

People confirmed Blige's involvement on Tuesday as the 45-year-old singer was spotted wearing some bold footwear, which would go nicely for a stroll down the yellow brick road, as she and Ice Cube's wife Kimberly Woodruff stepped out in Beverly Hills.

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Glimmering: Mary J. Blige, 45, stepped out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday wearing a shiny pair of gladiator sandals as news broke that she'll be starring in NBC's upcoming live production of The Wiz

Pals: The singer also wore high-rised daisy dukes as she was joined by Ice Cube's wife Kimberly Woodruff, who donned a monochromatic ensemble

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She topped it off with a fedora, an orange bag and some adorable sunnies.

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Glimmering in the California sun, Blige's golden gladiator sandals rose up her calf, just below her knees, with a circular design.

The singer teamed the shiny sandals with a pair of daisy dukes, a low-cut white blouse, a fedora and round-rimmed sunglasses.

Rising high, the hitmaker's shorts revealed her toned legs and also a tattoo of a rose at thigh level.

Twins: Both ladies lugged large purses and wore silver hoop earrings as well

Joining the singer was rapper Ice Cube's long-time wife Kimberly Woodruff, who went monochrome in a silver blouse, chrome aviator sunglasses and ripped white jeans.

Both women lugged large purses with Mary's in pumpkin orange and Kimberly's adhering to her outfit's theme in silver.

They also sported more-than-moderate amounts of jewelry with Blige wearing a high and low cut necklace and both ladies donning shiny hoop earrings.

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On board! It was revealed on Tuesday that Mary J. Blige (L) and Queen Latifah (R) will star in NBC's upcoming live production of The Wiz

On Tuesday, People also reported that Queen Latifah will be joining Blige in the upcoming adaptation of the hit 1975 Broadway hit.

The 45-year-old actress will star as the wizard, taking on the role played by Richard Pryor in the 1978 film version.

Of the gender-blind casting, executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron gushed: 'To see [Queen Latifah] play the iconic role of the Wiz and make it her own is going to be one of the joys of producing this event.'

Reboot: The pair will appear in NBC's version of the musical, whose big-screen adaptation featured Michael Jackson, Dianna Ross, and Richard Pryor (1978)

Stephanie Mills, who portrayed Dorothy in the original Broadway cast, will also join NBC's adaptation as Auntie Em.

Dorothy, however, will be played by an unknown, with the network holding an open casting call for the role.

'The story of Dorothy has always been about someone new,' casting director Bernard Tesley said, adding: 'It feels like the innocence of Dorothy should be a face that we don't recognize and don't know.' Auditions began on June 6 in New York City.

Here goes nothing: NBC began their series of live productions with The Sound of Music Live! in December 2013, starring Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer

Carrie Underwood performs in The Sound Of Music Live

Cirque du Soleil is overseeing the show's production, and following the December 3 telecast, it will present The Wiz as a Broadway revival for the 2016-17 season.

The TV production and Broadway revival will be staged by director Kenny Leon and Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.

Of the collaboration NBC Entertainment topper Bob Greenblatt gushed: 'We love this yearly tradition and we're more excited than ever to not only bring another Broadway musical to America's living rooms, but also see it land on Broadway as well.'

In addition to a reboot of The Wiz, NBC will feature new live productions of The Sound Of Music and Peter Pan, all slated to air on December 3.

Take two: Despite lackluster reviews the network continued with the project, airing Peter Pan Live! - starring Girls' Allison Williams - the following year in December 2014

I won't grow up! Allison Williams stars in Peter Pan Live