Wicked is the long-running Broadway musical that reimagines the backstory of the witches from The Wizard of Oz, focusing on the complex friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. This touring production plays at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, bringing Stephen Schwartz’s score and Winnie Holzman’s book to local audiences. The show is notable for its large-scale staging, memorable songs such as “Defying Gravity,” and enduring popularity on Broadway and international tours.