Wicked is the Broadway blockbuster musical that tells the untold backstory of the witches of Oz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. A touring company of Wicked plays at Kansas City Music Hall, the historic Art Deco theater within the Kansas City Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium complex in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The production is notable for its large-scale staging, iconic score and enduring popularity on Broadway and national tours.