Sophie Qi

CEO and Founder of Harmonia Holdings, Ltd.

Sophie Qi, a Tony-Award and Olivier-Award winning, innovative cultural entrepreneur, is the CEO and Founder of Harmonia Holdings, Ltd., a global arts company with leading Theatrical, Licensing, Artist Management and Direction and Education and Philanthropy divisions based around the world since 2013.

Committed to bridging cultures through world-class culture and entertainment, the integration of technology and forging the future of musical theater through the support of young audiences, a cause which Qi is particularly passionate about, Sophie Qi is dedicated to connecting Asia and the West through the intersection of arts, technology and talent. Qi leads Harmonia to leverage its targeted knowledge and expertise in cross-cultural exchange for Broadway, West End and Asian productions, top arts education programs, pioneering cultural investment products, cutting edge technology investments, and innovative philanthropic ventures. Her work in cross-border intellectual property management establishes international collaborations and partnerships and produces artistic work that advances global understanding between cultures.

Her commercial theatre work extends deep into leading Broadway and West End Productions. Qi is currently co-producer for the Tony-Award winning MOULIN ROUGE with productions around the world including on Broadway, in the West End, Australia, throughout North America, Germany, South Korea and Japan with more soon to open throughout the global market. She is a Producer of Frank Wildhorn’s manga musical YOUR LIE IN APRIL which is currently playing at the Pinter Theatre in the West End after transferring from a successful staged concert version earlier this year. Other current producing projects include the Tony-nominated rock musical, JAGGED LITTLE PILL. She is also a co-Producer on ROMAN HOLIDAY; the off-Broadway premiere and subsequent Asian tours of the family shows, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR and PADDINGTON BEAR GETS IN A JAM; Disney’s WINNIE THE POOH (NY/London/worldwide); PETER RABBIT (China/Asia). Her other theatre projects include the monumental KING KONG the musical on Broadway; the West End and UK Tour of 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL; A LITTLE LIFE; OPERATION MINCEMEAT and others.

Qi has been dedicated to bringing the best musical productions to the Asian market since 2017 when she introduced  Broaadway’s iconic JERSEY BOYS into China for its premiere tour in the territory and Harmonia’s concert division produced the first ever DISNEY GALA LIVE CONCERT featuring top Chinese musical theatre celebrities. Other major cross-cultural productions include: the UK and China tour of the Dreamwork’s classic, MADAGASCAR; the China tour of the award-winning Irish production of SHH! WE HAVE A PLAN; the AsianChina tour of TITANIC The Musical; SPRING AWAKENING; THE SHERLOCK EXPERIENCE; THE LAST FIVE YEARS; STOMP!; THE REUNION and more. 

Her commitment to the technology space is perhaps best seen through her role in launching Broadway on Demand, a landmark theatrical streaming entity on which she now serves as Board Member. Additionally, she serves on the board of Appcompanist, a premier music technology company. Also highlighting her commitment to technology, Harmonia’s SHERLOCK HOLMES ONLINE ADVENTURE, a first of its kind hybrid of theatre and tech, had its Asia premiere in Taiwan in 2022, in partnership with the National Theatre of Taiwan, and subsequently opened in Shanghai in Harmonia’s Zero Stop Online Series, in a unique online programming partnership with the Shanghai Grand Theatre.

Qi established Broadway Academy in 2018, a musical theatre education platform providing classes, camps and seminars for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students as well as professional performer and teacher training programs. Broadway Academy partners with iTheatrics, the creators of Broadway Junior products and exclusive supplier to Disney, China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG), the largest state-owned creative enterprise in China as well as many top Chinese partners including the Shanghai Culture Square, Shanghai Grand Theatre andPolly Group. Qi is committed to providing a bridge for the next generation through numerous theatrical education exchange programs. She brought the first China young theatrical groups to the Junior Theatre Festival, boasting the largest gathering of musical theatre students in the world. Her work in arts education is anchored by key partnerships with the China National Theatre for Children (Beijing, China), the Educational Theatre Association/International Thespian Society, the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)and top international schools in China.

Qi represents and has represented and managed world-class creative talents, such as Frank Wildhorn, Josh Bell, Ján Ďurovčík, Jose Carreras and master choreographers like Shaun Evaristo, Miguel Zarate, and Laure Courtellemont for commercial collaborations, teaching, and professional development opportunities and bookings throughout the Asian territories. Past collaborations include major Chinese pop artists such as Lu Han, Chris Lee, Victoria Song, and media platforms such as CCTV and streaming giant iQiyi.

Qi is responsible for forging strategic partnerships with numerous leading entities in live theatrical entertainment, talent management, licensing and arts education in the US, UK, Northern Europe, South Korea, Japan, Australia and South Africa. Included among these industry leading partners are Broadway Licensing Global (US), Dramatists Play Service (US), Playscripts (US), Theatrical Rights Worldwide (US), Broadway Asia, MTI, Concord Theatrical,  Les Enfants Terrible (UK), Aria Entertainment (UK), Global Creatures (Australia), Tarento Productions (UK), DIMF -Daegu International Musical Festival (South Korea), EMK(South Korea),Toho(Japan), Horipro (Japan), UDN (Taiwan), TPAC (Taiwan), Jan Production (Slovakia), the British Theatre Academy (UK), RGM PRODUCTIONS(UK) and the Joberg Theatre (Johannesburg, SA), as well as many of top independent Broadway and West End producers.

Prior to founding Harmonia, she served in management roles in U.S and Chinese corporations in a variety of industries, including export/import trade, leisure and dining, investment banking, and luxury real estate. She played an instrumental role in establishing a high net-worth, US financial firm in the Mainland China and Hong Kong markets, subsequently overseeing its expansion throughout several major cities in China.

Qi is also a strong proponent for grassroots nonprofit innovation. She has devoted herself to improving cultural exposure and learning for children, especially by initiating and organizing a series of annual charity concerts for multiple philanthropy organizations such as INCLUDED, Dream Corps, New York Chinese Opera Society, and others. She is a key supporter of London’s Page to Stage festival, an international incubator for new Musical Theatre.

Qi served on the Lincoln Center’s Global Council as a distinguished senior advisor to the organization regarding a variety of engagements with China and its global expansion. She holds broad philanthropic leadership positions across organizations like Broadway Dreams, Arts Connection, New42nd, Broadway Weekends, The National Committee of US and China Relations, the American Chamber of Commerce in China, the National Alliance of Musical Theatre, and The American Theatre Wing. 

Proudly, Qi is a member of the Broadway League, the top industry organization of theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North America. She is the first American of Chinese descent to be selected as a Tony Voter in the history of the organization. She is on board for both the Broadway League’s International Committee and AAPI subcommittee. 

Upcoming:

 

  • Frank Wildhorn (Composer, Jekyll & Hyde, Death Note, Monte Cristo, et al.)  for Asian representation
  • Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show in Asia
  • Oliver Twist Le Musical in China
  • Moulin Rouge World Tour Asia
  • King Kong China
  • Murder On The Orient Express adapted by Ken Ludwig
  • Winnie The Pooh Taiwan
  • Jersey Boys Asia Tour
  • Josh Bell Concert Asia Tour
  • Peter Rabbit China
  • Terrible Infants
  • House on Chicken Legs Asia
  • La Bamba Musical Asia 
  • Life of PI