To help make "Lincoln" into what he calls "a timeless movie, " Mr. Kaminski adjusted the lighting to de-emphasize the bright colors of the historically accurate sets and costumes.
Michael Gottlieb's lighting is subtle to the utmost degree, and Charlie Corcoran, who designed the sets for both shows, has come up with a cozy pub so real-looking that you'd be tempted to belly up to the bar and order a Guinness if there were an intermission.