Comedians and Speakers

*Effective Monday, March 23, NAU will move to online instruction for the remainder of the semester. Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the university has canceled all events and movies through April 30.

Upcoming comedians and speakers:

Have a laugh at the next comedic event, or listen to some inspiring talks.

An Evening with Michel Martin Saturday February 1st, 2020. Located at Prochnow Auditorium. SUN Entertainment, NAU Ethnic Studies and The NAU President’s Office proudly present:  An Evening With Michel Martin at NAU’s Prochnow Auditorium (#3A) Saturday February 1st, 2020. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm Emmy-winning veteran journalist Michel Martin is the weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” and former host of “Tell Me More.” Her previous credits include ABC News, Nightline, covering politics for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, serving as a regular panelist on Washington Week and This Week with George Stephanopoulos and a contributor to NOW with Bill Moyers. Martin has received numerous honors, including the Joan Barone Award for Excellence in Washington-based National Affairs/Public Policy Broadcasting from the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Ticket Required for Entry. To ensure entry claim your free ticket ahead of time at  or visit the Central Ticketing Office in the University Union

Previous Comedian and Speakers from Spring 2019 and Fall 2019!

An Evening with Kevin Willmott   Friday February 1st. Located at Prochnow Auditorium. We are proud to be a part of this special event to kick off NAU’s Black History Month. Doors open at 6:00pm, Film introduction by Kevin Willmott the co-screenwriter of BlacKkKlansman at 6:30pm. A special screening of the movie starts at 7:00pm. Followed by a short lecture and Q&A session with Kevin to follow the film. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, to secure your FREE ticket to this event, go to OR call the Central Ticketing Office at 928-523-5661 (available to students and public, just reserve your space) Tickets available now! www.nau.edu/cto A special NAU student luncheon with Kevin Willmott in the Office of Inclusion (University Union, Fieldhouse) 12:30-1:30 pm Student Q&A and Meet and Greet with Kevin.

An Evening With Jerry Greenfield Thursday February 28th, 2019. Located at Prochnow Auditorium. Doors at 6:30pm, event at 7:30pm. SUN Entertainment proudly presents: An Evening with Jerry Greenfield! Come hear Jerry Greenfield speak at NAU! Activist, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Jerry Greenfield is one of the men behind one of the most talked-about, and least conventional success stories in American business. FREE Ice Cream with Jerry! More Info to come! Free with valid NAU ID, you must get your free ticket at or visit the Central Ticketing Office in the University Union.

Big Pine Comedy Festival – Jim Breuer Friday September 20th, 2019. Located at Prochnow Auditorium. SUN Entertainment is proud to be partnering with Big Pine Comedy festival to bring Jim Breuer to NAU! Tickets will be available at /sun

Distinguished Speaker Series: Angela Kinsey Thursday October 3rd, 2019. Located at Prochnow Auditorium. President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speakers Series in partnership with SUN Entertainment is proud to present: Angela Kinsey! Come hear one of the beloved actresses of “The Office” talk about the show, the cast, her ocean saving efforts and her fight for equality in Hollywood for women. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All tickets are FREE, Must be claimed in advance to ensure entry. Tickets will be available at  OR 928-523-5661 OR in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the University Union.

An Evening with Shaun White Wednesday, November 20th, 2019. Located at Ardrey Auditorium. SUN Entertainment is proud to present An Evening with Shaun White! Come hear the Olympic Gold Medal winner, X Games record holder and iconic snowboarder discuss his success, failures and motivations at NAU and get pumped for the upcoming season! FREE Tickets for NAU Students. Limited NAU Student and Public Tickets. Tickets will be available at

Previous Comedy Shows From Fall Semester 2018!

Big Pine Comedy Festival – Lumberjack Laughs Wednesday, September 19th, 2018. Prochnow Auditorium Doors at 7 p.m. Free for NAU Students with a valid I.D. Purchase tickets at www.nau.edu/CTO

Big Pine Comedy Festival – Kiss My Axe Wednesday, September 19th, 2018. Prochnow Auditorium Doors at 9 p.m. Free for NAU Students with a valid I.D. Purchase tickets at www.nau.edu/CTO

Big Pine Comedy Festival – Laugh Your Axe Off Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. Prochnow Auditorium Doors at 7 p.m. Free for NAU Students with a valid I.D. Purchase tickets at www.nau.edu/CTO

Big Pine Comedy Festival – Timberrr Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. Prochnow Auditorium Doors at 7 p.m. Free for NAU Students with a valid I.D. Purchase tickets at www.nau.edu/CTO

Past guests have included:

• Damon Wayans Jr.
• Nick Swardson
• Adam Sandler
• Bo Burnham
• Jerry Seinfield
• much more!