Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center

“Musicals are like Marmite, you either like them or you don’t. Or so they say. If, like me, you were once fairly indifferent to musicals, I dare you to see Wicked. I bet it will change your mind. With over 100 major international awards under its pointed hat, it’s sure to be a magical experience for everyone.” - Emmie Harrison, Entertainment Focus March 2019

The Musical’s awesome performance quality and song list turns the show into a entertainment masterpiece that HAS to be seen to be believed! The unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda turns EVERYTHING you were thinking you knew about The Wizard of Oz upside-down.

With an amazing score written by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by the awesome Winnie Holzman. The pair got their inspiration from the Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Debuting in 2003, the show has earned an extreme amount of fan appreciation. Wicked first debuted off-Broadway in San Francisco. Towards the end of that year, the production would premiere on Broadway. Since then, The production has made it to one of the best-selling shows EVER! Wicked has surpassed $1 billion in revenue on Broadway while also smashing box office records across the country.

“For a show that's been on tour for so long, the production happily remains as tight and fresh as the original.” - OnStage Boston

Wicked's debut on Broadway took home seven Drama Desk Awards, 3 Tony Awards, and the Grammy.

The top-notch performances, innovative staging quality, and incredible set list are what made winning awards a reality. The show is hitting the road with a brand-new cast featuring Lauren Samuels as Elphaba, Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda, Blake Hammond as The Wizard, and many more. The production's main lineup aims to bring fresh and exciting performances to their roles every time the curtain rises, making every night a must-see.

Des Moines Civic Center located in Des Moines, Iowa is the theatre to be on Friday 4th September 2026 to witness these awesome actors perform such a world renown production. So, if you're looking for a evening out with family or friends, The production at Des Moines Civic Center is the best way to create life-long memories. Score your tickets TODAY from Ticket Squeeze if you’re excited to experience the enchantment of Wicked, the untold story from The Wizard of Oz.