Wicked is a Broadway musical that reimagines the backstory of the witches of Oz, tracing the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. It is staged at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City, a landmark Broadway venue known for being the largest theatre on Broadway by seating capacity. The production earns acclaim for its sweeping score by Stephen Schwartz and inventive production design, making it a standout example of contemporary musical theatre.