That makes sense, considering Come From Away's success they're trying for pretty much the same thing. Human kindness, opening hearts and homes to strangers. Copying "viral sensations" never seems to work out very well though but in the current world climate, a story of stranded immigrants fleeing persecution and certain death finding safety in a "strange land" - new culture, language, etc - might do very well.
On a personal note, my (religious Jewish) great-grandfather fled Czarist Russia in 1914 and found refuge in Shanghai. He lived in Shanghai for 3 years, learning English and trade, before emigrating to San Francisco.
So even though it was a different generation, I'd be fascinated to hear / experience the story of the Chinese welcoming the fleeing Jews.
[In a mostly overlooked piece of history, the US was a harsh and unwelcoming place for religious Jews who fled Eastern Europe. Maybe that'll be the next musical :) ]
