Wicked is the hit Broadway musical that explores the untold story of the witches of Oz, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. A touring production of Wicked plays at the Des Moines Civic Center presented by Des Moines Performing Arts, bringing the show’s elaborate staging and well-known songs such as “Defying Gravity” to local audiences. The musical is notable for its long-running commercial and critical success on Broadway and frequent national tours.