Great news for families! The Arkansas Repertory Theatre announced its 2015-2016 mainstage season this evening and the lineup includes two amazing shows for families: Disney's The Little Mermaid and Peter and the Starcatcher. The upcoming season will mark The Rep's 40 year anniversary, and they have chosen a great lineup to celebrate. Here's what else you'll be able to see next season at The Rep:

William Shakespeare's Macbeth, Sept. 11-27, 2015

After receiving an ominous prophecy on a blood-soaked battlefield, Macbeth and his ambitious wife claw their way to the Scottish throne. Each step closer to fulfilling his royal Fate leads Macbeth deeper and deeper into a fiendish quagmire of carnage and corruption, from which none can survive; not even him. Directed by Robert Hupp.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Oct. 16-Nov. 8, 2015

This Tony Award-winning look at the world of adolescence is told with hilarity, catchy tunes and surprising poignancy. The gloves are off in the take-no-prisoners, cold-blooded, dog-eat-dog world of competitive spelling as a menagerie of pre-pubescent misfits vies to d-e-c-i-m-a-t-e their young rivals on the cutthroat path to the national spelling bee championship. The show is intended for adult audiences. Music and lyrics by William Finn; book by Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Nicole Capri.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Dec. 4, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016

From the creators of "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin" and "Little Shop of Horrors," this enchanting musical features an infectious score that includes the popular songs “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl.” Adapted from the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson into one of Disney’s most popular animated films, "The Little Mermaid" is now a lavish theatrical spectacle. Book by Doug Wright; Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater.

Peter and the Starcatcher, Jan. 15-Feb. 7, 2016

In this swashbuckling prelude to J. M. Barrie’s fantasy classic, the secret history of the Boy Who Would Never Grow Up is revealed with theatrical panache. Based on the popular Dave Barry books, and mixing British pantomime with playful elements of childhood make-believe, this raucous adventure journeys into the forgotten realms of the imagination filled with mermaids, fierce natives, pirates and magical starstuff. Embark upon a treacherous ocean voyage as Molly, a young Starcatcher aboard the good ship Neverland, races to escape the comical clutches of the dread pirate Black Stache. Accompanied by a trio of Lost Boys from a British orphanage, she is soon marooned on a not-so-deserted island filled with otherworldly enchantments and exhilarating danger around every turn. Each breathtaking adventure leads them closer to the mysterious origins of the Peter Pan you know and love. In 2012, "Peter and the Starcatcher" was nominated for nine Tony Awards. Peter and the Starcatcher will be presented as a co-production with TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Ark. Play by Rick Elise; Music by Wayne Barker.

The Bridges of Madison County, April 8-May 1, 2016

Fresh from Broadway, this amorous new musical from Jason Robert Brown will transport you to the soaring heights with its lush score and its all-too-human characters. The Rep is proud to present this breathtaking work of theater, based on the runaway bestselling novel by Robert James Waller. Italian-American wife and mother Francesca lives a dutiful life on a quiet Iowa farm, until a charismatic, handsome photographer sweeps into her world, reigniting her passion for life and reawakening her capacity for romance. Torn between her need to be loved and her promise to her family, Francesca must make the most difficult choice of her life. Either way, her world will never be the same again. Winner of the 2014 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations, The Bridges of Madison County is an experience your heart won’t soon forget. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown; Book by Marsha Norman.

Windfall, June 10-26, 2016

Jason Alexander of Seinfeld fame directs this world premiere production that rounds out The Rep’s 40th Season. At a small data processing business in Columbus, Ohio, four coworkers toil under the heavy hand of their maniacal and deceitful boss. So far, camaraderie and mutual support have allowed them to survive his low wages, verbal abuse and unreasonable demands for perfection. But, when his manipulation escalates to ridiculous, unprecedented heights, they are driven to the brink of sanity. Desperate to escape to live the lives they've dreamed of, they put it all on the line, betting every last cent they have playing the lottery. But the possibility of sharing the $300 million jackpot brings out the hysterically worst in these best friends. Play by Scooter Pietsch; Produced by John Yonover; Directed by Jason Alexander.

Non-Subscription Productions

Summer Musical Theatre Intensive (SMTI): Broken Wings, March 1-12, 2016

Celebrating the beginning of their second successful decade, The Rep’s SMTI young artists will take the stage in a musical revue conceived and directed by Nicole Capri, Resident Director and Director of Education. With an encouraging message inspired by the Beatles song “Blackbird,” this piece will remind audiences that sometimes we have to break in order to breathe again. “Take these broken wings and learn to fly.”

The Second City, May 3-15, 2016

America’s favorite comedy improv troupe is back at The Rep with this funny revue that includes a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between. Hooking Up with The Second City makes mirth out of missed connections, girls’ night out adventures and all the crazy things we do for love.

For more information, visit TheRep.org.