Kay Cole in a scene from the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line." (New York) Our collections include some content that may be harmful or difficult to view. Learn more.. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks A Chorus Line Photos View all Kay Cole Photos View All
A Chorus Line is a 1975 musical conceived by Michael Bennett with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is centered on seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line.. Original portrayal by Kay Cole. (Martha Swope) Margaret "Maggie" Winslow is one of the auditioners in A Chorus Line who makes it past the inital cut. She was originally portrayed by Kay Cole on Broadway, and her background is largely drawn from Donna McKechnie's life story. Her character is known for requiring actresses to be able to belt a high E.