'How are they going to fit you in the manger?': Chrissy Teigen pokes fun at John Legend as he lands the title role in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live
Chrissy Teigen has poked fun at husband John Legend after he landed the title role in NBC's three-hour event, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!
The model, 32 - who is pregnant with the couple's second child - was typically quick-witted when the Grammy-winning musician, 38, announced his latest career news on Tuesday, taking to her Twitter page to offer a light-hearted take on things.
As the singer said he was 'thrilled' to be starring in the television musical, Chrissy joked: 'How are they gonna fit u in the manger?'
Joker: Chrissy Teigen has poked fun at husband John Legend after he landed the title role in NBC's three-hour event, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!
New role: The model, 32 - who is pregnant with the couple's second child - was typically quick-witted when the Grammy-winning musician, 38, announced his latest career news on Tuesday
The Ordinary People hitmaker responded to his model wife by saying: One of the many baby John Legends will be in the manger.'
John will appear in the showcase at Brooklyn's Marcy Armory, and will and executive produce alongside original composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice.
'It's such a powerful, meaningful musical and I'm humbled to be part of this performance,' the La La Land actor gushed.
'We've already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I'm certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice.'
British theatre director David Leveaux will helm the seventies rock opera with goth rocker Alice Cooper playing the tyrannical King Herod, with the show airing on Easter Sunday (April 1).
Light-hearted: As the singer said he was 'thrilled' to be starring in the television musical, Chrissy joked: 'How are they gonna fit u in the manger?'
Reply: The Ordinary People hitmaker responded to his model wife by saying: One of the many baby John Legends will be in the manger'
Hey mama! The Sports Illustrated cover girl is pregnant with the couple's second child
'It's a good day!' The Ohio-born R&B belter - turning 39 next week - was 'thrilled' to be starring in and executive producing the staging at Brooklyn's Marcy Armory alongside original composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice
'Excited to join the cast!' British theatre director David Leveaux will helm the seventies rock opera with goth rocker Alice Cooper (pictured) playing the tyrannical King Herod
First staged in Pittsburgh 1971: Jesus Christ Superstar is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the final week of Jesus's life, and the album topped the Billboard charts
'John Legend is a superstar,' Rice said. 'As a performer, his voice is infectious and effortless. As an actor, he is believable and honest. I'm thrilled he will be able to share his portrayal of Jesus with the world.'
Jesus Christ Superstar - first staged in Pittsburgh 1971 - is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the final week of Jesus's life, and the album topped the Billboard charts.
It was last staged on Broadway in 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre, and there have been two film adaptations - Norman Jewison's version in 1973 and Gale Edwards' version in 2000.
John - who's an Emmy away from EGOT status - is currently in Manhattan with his pregnant wife Chrissy and their 20-month-old daughter Luna.
Family matters: John - who's an Emmy away from EGOT status - is currently in Manhattan with his pregnant wife Chrissy Teigen and their 20-month-old daughter Luna (pictured Saturday)
Legend (born Stephens) and his 32-year-old All of Me muse are likely having a son since she tweeted that was 'the embryo we have left' back on January 30.
Catch more of the wisecracking presenter providing 'color commentary' in the fourth season of Lip Sync Battle, which premieres January 18 on the Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV).
And the Penthouse Floor crooner will next tape Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute on January 30 at Manhattan's Madison Square Garden alongside Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, and Chris Martin.
In 20 different countries! It was last staged on Broadway in 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre, and there have been two film adaptations - Norman Jewison's version in 1973 (pictured) and Gale Edwards' version in 2000
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