Maybe it's a Boston thing

In the '90s the Wang Center was busy most nights. This pattern has not repeated in the 21st century. In fact, the organization has run at a deficit for the past five years. Yet, the CEO got a bonus of $1.2 million on top of a $409,000 salary and a job for his wife. The CEO, Josiah Spaulding, an erstwhile political candidate, was paid more than arts organizations many times larger than his. His compensation alone is 6% of the organization's budget. It helps to know people and have a compliant board.