Wicked is the blockbuster Broadway musical (music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman) that reimagines the origins and friendship of the witches of Oz; a touring production is presented at the Kansas City Music Hall in the Municipal Auditorium complex. The show is notable for its lavish staging, dramatic special effects and iconic songs such as "Defying Gravity," offering a large-scale theatrical experience in the historic Art Deco theater in downtown Kansas City.