Wicked is the long-running Broadway musical that reimagines the untold story of the witches of Oz, with music by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, and source material from Gregory Maguire’s novel. This touring production plays at the Des Moines Civic Center as part of Des Moines Performing Arts’ season, bringing the central characters Elphaba and Glinda, large-scale sets, and full orchestration to local audiences. The show is notable for its spectacle, memorable songs, and status as one of the most popular modern Broadway titles to tour the U.S.
