Degenerates

A world premiere play by Else Went

Off-Broadway playNow playing since Sep 2026

A new Off-Broadway play by Else Went set in an online incel community, where two lonely men form an unexpected bond. Recommended for ages 16 and up, about 2 hours 40 minutes with one intermission.

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Quick take

  • Play
  • 2h 40m · 1 intermission
  • Playwrights Horizons
  • Ages 16+
  • Opened 2026
  • 1 performance a week

Degenerates showtimes

All times Eastern. Schedule last checked Nov 7

  • 1:30 PMMatineeCancelledTomorrow

About Degenerates

Degenerates is a play by Else Went. The production is directed by Emma Rosa Went. It runs about 2 hours 40 minutes with one intermission and is recommended for ages 16+.

Our full guide to Degenerates is being written. The facts, schedule and theater details on this page are current.

Creative team & cast

Creative team

Playwright
Else Went
Director
Emma Rosa Went
Scenic Design
Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams
Costume Design
Kindall Houston Almond
Lighting Design
Jiyoun Chang
Sound Design
Angela Baughman
Projection Design
S. Katy Tucker
Intimacy Direction
Willow Funkhouser
More production credits (2)
Dramaturg
Sarah Lunnie
Production Stage Manager
Erin Gioia Albrecht

Cast

As of October 2026. Casts change during a run, and understudies may appear at any performance.

Serge / Chad
Juan Arturo
Stacy / All Women
Olivia Rose Barresi
Miller
Zachary Desmond
Kemp
Tyler Nowell Felix
Target
Christopher Dylan White

Theater

Questions about Degenerates

How long is Degenerates?

About 2 h 40 min, one intermission.

What age is Degenerates suitable for?

Ages 16+, according to the production.

Where is Degenerates playing?

At Playwrights Horizons, 416 West 42 Street, New York, NY 10036.

When did Degenerates open?

Performances began Sep 16, 2026, with opening night on Sep 29, 2026.

How much are tickets to Degenerates?

Prices are set by the production and vary by date and seat. Buy at the theater box office or the show's official site.

How many performances a week does Degenerates play?

1 performance a week. Showtimes →

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