Wicked is a touring Broadway musical that tells the untold story of Elphaba and Glinda — the witches of Oz — featuring songs by Stephen Schwartz and a score-driven, theatrical spectacle. This production plays at the Des Moines Civic Center presented by Des Moines Performing Arts, bringing large-scale sets, choreography, and the show's signature visual design to downtown Des Moines. The show is notable for its long-running Broadway legacy and popular status as a contemporary musical-theater staple.