"Wicked" is a musical that tells the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West, a character from L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the nature of good and evil. It focuses on the relationship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch, and Glinda, the Good Witch, highlighting their contrasting personalities and experiences. The musical is based on the novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. It features a score by Stephen Schwartz and has gained popularity for its engaging songs and thought-provoking narrative. "Wicked" has been performed worldwide and has won numerous awards.