Wicked is the blockbuster Broadway musical that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, following the friendship and rivalry between Elphaba and Glinda and featuring an acclaimed score by Stephen Schwartz. This touring production plays at the Des Moines Civic Center and is presented locally by Des Moines Performing Arts. The show is notable for its large-scale staging, popular songs such as "Defying Gravity," and its long-running status on the contemporary musical theatre circuit.