“This is engrossing, essential theater that should not be missed.” By Thom Geier, Sep 29 · 5/5 stars
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Degenerates
Playwrights Horizons/Peter Jay Sharp Theater · 2h 40m
Opened Sep 29, 2026 · Closed Nov 8, 2026 · Ran for 2 months
6 Rave
12 Positive
2 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Went's intense deep dive into incel culture earns widespread praise for its daring subject matter and blistering performances, though some find the nearly three-hour runtime exhausting and the dense online jargon overwhelming.
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Critic Scorecard
21 reviews6 Rave
12 Positive
2 Mixed
1 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“It is an impressive, multi-layered piece of writing and an absolute must-see.” By Sarah Downs, Sep 29 · 5/5 stars
“The scene in which these two misfits meet is breathtaking—awkward and funny, scary and sad, electric and erotic—and Desmond and White imbue their characters with a discomfort so realistic that watching them feels almost voyeuristic.” By Raven Snook, Oct 17 · 5/5 stars
“Degenerates is an early contender for this season’s best.” By Zachary Stewart, Sep 29
“Went’s canniest gift is her ability to pick the lock of even the cruellest psychic trap, imagining liberation in a way that doesn’t require purity or absolute decency.” By Emily Nussbaum, Oct 8
