Star Emily Padgett and company rehearse in New York for the national tour of the Pittsburgh-set "Flashdance the Musical," which has its world premiere Jan. 1 in Heinz Hall.  (By Kyle Foreman (Originally published 2012-12-30))

A computer-generated rendering of a bridge scene projection designed by Peter Nigrini for "Flashdance the Musical."  (Designed by Peter Nigrini (Originally published 2012-12-30))

Paul Tazewell's sketch of the character Gloria's break-away costume for "Flashdance the Musical."  (Paul Tazewell's sketch (Originally published 2012-12-30))

A computer-generated rendering of a steel-mill projection designed by Peter Nigrini for "Flashdance the Musical," which is set in Pittsburgh.  (Designed by Peter Nigrini (Originally published 2012-12-30))

The guys of "Flashdance" rehearse in New York, from left: Derek Carley, Dan Kohler, Pittsburgher Matthew Hydzik, Lawrence E. Street, Brandt Martinez and Lynorris Evans.By Kyle Foreman  (By Kyle Foreman (Originally published 2012-12-30))

Paul Tazewell sketch for Alex's number in "Flashdance," when she boxes, "Rocky" style."  (Paul Tazewell sketch (Originally published 2012-12-30))

The dance-club girls of "Flashdance the Musical," from left: Kelly Felthous, DeQuina Moore and Pittsburgher Rachelle Rak.  (By Kyle Foreman (Originally published 2012-12-30))

Paul Tazewell, a Tony nominee and former Carnegie Mellon instructor, is the costume designer for "Flashdance the Musical."  ((Originally published 2012-12-30))

Paul Tazewell's sketch of the costume for Kiki's "Manhunt" dance-club number in "Flashdance the Musical."  (Paul Tazewell's sketch (Originally published 2012-12-30))

Peter Nigrini is the designer of projections for the world-premiere musical "Flashdance," debuting at Heinz Hall.  ((Originally published 2012-12-30))

Cover  (Illustration J. Monroe Butler II/Post-Gazette)